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Hostel for Severely Mentally Handicapped Persons with Visual Impairment

Service Description

It provides home living for persons with severe mental handicap who lack basic self-care skills and require assistance in personal and nursing care.

Eligibility for the Service

To be eligible for the service, an applicant should be:

  • severely mentally handicapped personsNote;
  • aged 15 or above;
  • actively occupied in or being arranged for admission to a day activity centre;
  • physically and mentally suitable for group living; and
  • without infectious disease.

Note: Visually and Mentally Handicapped Persons (Applicable to designated residential care homes for persons with disabilities only).

Application Procedures

Referrals can be made by social workers to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the SWD.  The application is free of charge.

Fees and Charges

  • $1,660 per month for 50% disabled adults;
  • $1,871 per month for 100% disabled adults / Disability Allowance recipients.

Information of Service Unit

Item / NameDownload File / Link
List of Hostels for Severely Mentally Handicapped PersonsPDF / Word / Map

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