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Start with the City Social Welfare office for shelter, food packs, and emergency cash aid screening.

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Programs to contact

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Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XII

Federal Government Program

DSWD Field Office XII: access addiction treatment referrals, emergency shelter placement, and senior support; apply for intake or shelter assistance online.

Open provider page +1-660-361-8629
2

Philippine Red Cross General Santos City Chapter

Nonprofit

Philippine Red Cross General Santos: emergency food, temporary shelter, mental health counseling and legal aid after crises; call for intake and psychosocial...

Open provider page +1-345-888-7975
3

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Region XII

Federal Government Program

TESDA Region XII: short vocational courses and certifications to help people in recovery secure stable income and housing; apply online for training and skil...

Open provider page +1-431-922-1850
4

SOCOTECO II Electric Cooperative

Nonprofit

SOCOTECO II Electric Cooperative: residential electric service, lifeline and senior support programs, and reconnection assistance for vulnerable households; ...

Open provider page +1-917-720-5365

Recommended next steps

  • Start with the City Social Welfare office for shelter, food packs, and emergency cash aid screening.
  • Ask DSWD Field Office XII about AICS help for rent, food, medical, burial, or transport needs.
  • For urgent health concerns, contact the City Health Office or nearest public health center first.
  • For mental-health crisis or severe distress, go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call local emergency services.
  • Bring valid ID, proof of residence, prescriptions, bills, and referral letters when requesting assistance.
  • Ask the Philippine Red Cross chapter about emergency relief, welfare support, and blood-service referrals.
  • For school re-entry or learner support, contact DepEd General Santos City Division.
  • For job skills training, ask TESDA Region XII about free or subsidized courses and assessment slots.
  • For water bill issues, request payment options or service assistance directly from General Santos City Water District.
  • For electricity disconnection risk, contact SOCOTECO II early to ask about payment arrangements.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability