Name of the Organization : Department of Social Services
Type of Facility : Financial Assistance for Payment of Utilities & Purchase of Basic Household Items
Country : Bahamas
Official Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/
Financial Assistance Payment Utilities / Purchase of Basic Household Items :
This service is intended to assist poor senior citizens that are 60 years or older with necessary items needed to enhance their level of functioning.
Related : Department of Social Services Bahamas Travel Assistance For Older Persons : www.statusin.org/5169.html
The items covered under this financial assistance include :
** Payment of water rates
** Payment of electricity
** Purchase of a refrigerator
** Purchase of disposable undergarments
** Purchase of medication
** Purchase of a bed
Eligibility :
The applicant must be a Bahamian Citizen or permanent resident that is 60 years of age or older.
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 applicant must submit three price quotations for each item requested.
** The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
** The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not (s)he qualifies for the service.
This service can be accessed at the following locations :
Senior Citizens Division :
Alexander House
Robinson Road
Montell Heights
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
P.O. Box N-1545
Tel. (242) 397-2524
Fax. (242) 323-8672
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Outreach Centres :
Department of Social Services
Horseshoe Drive/Pitt Road
Oakesfield
Tel. (242) 322-7121/5
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Wulff Road Centre :
National Insurance Building
Tel. (242) 356-9391-4
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Fox Hill Centre :
Park Plaza
Fox Hill Round About
Tel. (242) 364-2200
Opening hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Application Form(s) :
All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative.
Supporting Documents :
** Passport
** Permanent Residency Document
** National Insurance Card
** Three price quotes for each item required
Turn-around time :
One to four weeks.
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