Name of the Organization : Department of Social Services
Type of Facility : Travel Assistance For Older Persons
Country : Bahamas
Official Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/
Travel Assistance For Older Persons :
This service is intended to provide travel assistance to poor senior citizens who are 60 years or older and are travelling to the Family Islands.
Related : Department of Social Services Bahamas Food Assistance For Older Persons : www.statusin.org/5166.html
Eligibility :
Must be a Bahamian Citizen or permanent resident that is 60 years or older and unable to pay for travel.
Process :
** The applicant visits the Senior Citizens Division, requesting intervention from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
** The intake process and form are then completed by SSR.
** A needs assessment and home investigation are then completed.
** The SSR then confirms the date of travel and cost with the relevant agency.
** The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
** The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not they qualify for the service.
This service can be accessed at the following locations :
Senior Citizens Division :
Robinson Road
Alexander House
Montell Heights
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
P.O. Box N-1545
Tel. (242) 397-2524
Fax. (242) 323-8672
Opening Hours : 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Outreach Centres :
Department of Social Services
Horseshoe Drive/Pitt Road
Oakesfield
Tel. (242) 322-7121/5
Opening Hours : 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Wulff Road Centre :
National Insurance Building
Tel. (242) 356-9391-4
Opening Hours : 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Fox Hill Centre :
Park Plaza
Fox Hill Round About
Tel. (242) 364-2200
Opening Hours : 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Application Form(s) :
All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative.
Supporting Documents :
The following documents are required for proof of identification :
** Passport
** Permanent Residency Document
** National Insurance Card
Turn-around time : One to four days.
Deadline :
There are no deadlines for this service
Related Fee(s) :
This service is free to all eligible persons.
For more information please contact :
Department of Social Services
Clarence A. Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
New Providence
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-2850 or 326-0526
Fax. (242) 323-8672