Service

Mission

We apply outreaching approach to reach out to residents in the district, identify needy families and people in advance, assess their needs, provide referral services and assist establishing a mutual aid networks in achieving a harmonious and caring community.

 


Aims

- To provide appropriate social welfare services for those needy in the district

- To encourage families to recognise and make good use of community resources and thus enhancing their problem solving abilities toward individual and family issues.

- To cultivate families in the district spirit of mutual help and therefore building a community-based support network.

 


Target

 

Families and individuals living within Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui, including:

Low-income families

New arrivals from the Mainland and ethnic minorities

Elderly living alone

Single parent families

Families encountering difficulties in taking care of children

Unemployed individuals

Youth at risk

Individuals facing distress in family relationship

 

 Other individuals requiring social welfare services


Service Scopes

 

Referral Services

Through home visits, street exhibitions and counselling stations, we can reach out to families and people in need within the district,

identify and assess their needs and thus providing assistance and referral services.

 

Provision of Information about Community Services

We provide information such as public housing applications, vocational training, community benefits, financial assistance,

medical care, psychiatric rehabilitation and education.

 

Volunteer Services

Volunteer recruitment and training sessions will be regularly held which aim at exploring and serving families or people in need

in the district and thus building a community of mutual care.

 

Social Support Network

 

We take the initiative to establish support networks with various organisations within the district, such as education groups,

schools or other service organisations, etc., and to provide support to needy families in advance.

 


How to Apply

Interested parties are welcome to apply the services in person or via outreaching services, phone calls or referrals.

 


Withdrawal Procedure

Participants may directly raise their withdrawal to our staff.

 


Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays

 


Contact and Enquiry

Address: Unit 401-404, 4/F, Rightful Centre, 11-12 Tak Hing Street, Jordan, Kowloon

Tel: 2377 3230

Fax: 2377 3309

E-mail: jdec@bokss.org.hk

Website: http://www.elderly.bokss.org.hk