Residential Care Services
Service target groups
People with disabilities who are aged 15 or above who can live semi-independently; actively involved in various forms of employment or day- time training.
Service Description
Provides group home living for people with disabilities who can only live semi-independently, with a fair amount of assistance given by hostel staff, such as assisting residents in daily activities and domestic task such as cooking, washing and shopping.
Referral Methods
Referrals can be made by social workers to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the Social Welfare Department.
Further information and list of supported hostels
https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/rehab/cat_residcare/resserphymenthandi/supportedh/
Service target groups
Aged 15 years or above ex-mentally ill persons ; being physically healthy without infectious diseases; with reasonable vocational ability and motivation for open employment. Special services are also provided for those with a history of criminal violence or assessed disposition violence.
Service Description
Provides residential care during the transitional period to facilitate recovering mentally ill patients to achieve independent living for the purpose of community reintegration.
Referral Methods
Referrals can be made by social workers to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the Social Welfare Department.
Further information and list of halfway houses
https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/rehab/cat_residcare/resserexmental/halfwayhou/
Service target groups
Chronic mental patients who are aged 15 or above.
Service Description
Provides long term residential care for chronic mental patients who are in stable medical and mental condition, require no active medical treatment and nursing care.
Referral Methods
Referrals can be made by social workers to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the Social Welfare Department.
Further information and list of long stay care homes
https://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/pubsvc/rehab/cat_residcare/resserexmental/longstayca/