Hostel for Severely Mentally Handicapped Persons

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 persons;
	aged 15 or above;
	actively occupied in or being arranged for admission to a day activity centre; and
	without infectious disease.

Application Procedures
Referrals can be made by social workers to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the Social Welfare Department.

Fees and Charges
	$1,605 per month for 50% disabled adults
	$1,813 per month for 100% disabled adults / Disability Allowance recipients

List of Hostels for Severely Mentally Handicapped Persons
Addresses and telephone numbers can be downloaded here.
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