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City Government of Davao – Social Services
Local Government ProgramUse this page to find Davao City social-service applications, including medical, funeral, PWD, and travel-related assistance.
Referral search · verify directly
Housing Shelter Food Healthcare Transportation Utili: local programs and next steps
Start with CSWDO and ask for intake for food, transportation, medical, housing, and emergency cash assistance.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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City Social Welfare and Development Office – Emergency Assistance Programs
Local Government ProgramContact CSWDO for emergency assistance screening and referrals for Davao City residents in crisis.
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City Government of Davao – Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation
Local Government ProgramAICS provides crisis aid such as medical, transportation, food, education, burial, and cash assistance to eligible Davao residents.
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Davao City Citizens Card
Local Government ProgramApply for a Davao City Citizens Card if domiciled in the city to support access to local services and benefits.
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Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XI – AICS
Federal Government ProgramDSWD XI AICS assists people in crisis with medical, burial, transportation, education, food, and other support needs.
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City Government of Davao – AICS News Release
Local Government ProgramThis official news item summarizes Davao City AICS aid types and points residents toward CSWDO for crisis assistance.
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City Health Office – Davao City
Local Government ProgramCity Health Office supports primary health, public-health programs, mental-health-related services, and medico-legal services.
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Davao City Mental Wellness Center
Local Government ProgramSeek mental-health assessment through city health facilities and referral pathways connected with the Mental Wellness Center.
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Davao City Mental Health Center for the Homeless
Local Government ProgramThis city facility was created to shelter and support homeless residents with serious mental-health needs.
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City Government of Davao – Departments Directory
Local Government ProgramUse the official departments directory to reach City Housing, City Legal, City Health, and transportation offices.
Recommended next steps
- Start with CSWDO and ask for intake for food, transportation, medical, housing, and emergency cash assistance.
- Bring identification, proof of Davao City residence, and any medical, utility, rent, or travel documents tied to the crisis.
- If the need is medical or mental-health related, visit a city health center first for assessment and referral.
- Ask CSWDO whether the case should be handled by City AICS, DSWD XI AICS, or both.
- For homelessness with mental-health concerns, request referral to the Davao City Mental Health Center for the Homeless.
- If there is an urgent safety or medical emergency, seek emergency services before benefits intake.
- Use the city departments directory to contact City Housing for any current profiling or housing-program intake steps.
- Ask City Legal Office or CSWDO for referral options if legal documents, benefits access, or rights issues block assistance.
- Apply for or update a Davao City Citizens Card if eligible and if local offices say it helps service access.
- Keep copies or photos of all submitted documents and write down office names, dates, and follow-up instructions.
Need categories
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Mental Health Services
- Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability