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General Santos City Health Services
Local Government ProgramAddiction treatment referrals and community-based recovery programs in General Santos with links to housing-linked services; See hours & eligibility.
Referral search · verify directly
Housing Shelter Healthcare Clinics Utilities Educati: local programs and next steps
For urgent shelter, start with the city or provincial social welfare office and ask for temporary shelter or crisis assistance intake.
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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South Cotabato Social Welfare and Protection Services
Local Government ProgramProvincial social welfare intake for addiction recovery, temporary shelter placements and senior services across South Cotabato; Call for intake.
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+1-999-999-9999
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Kabugwason-Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-In-Aid Program
Local Government ProgramKabugwason-Paglaum scholarship and grant-in-aid for South Cotabato students, includes stipend or dorm support options for eligible applicants; Apply online.
Open provider page
+1-999-999-9999
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South Cotabato Free Education, Healthcare, and Social Services
Local Government ProgramAccess free education, basic healthcare, and social services in South Cotabato, including addiction recovery support and possible housing assistance; See hou...
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+1-999-999-9999
Recommended next steps
- For urgent shelter, start with the city or provincial social welfare office and ask for temporary shelter or crisis assistance intake.
- Bring valid ID, barangay certificate, proof of income or indigency, and any eviction, disaster, or medical documents.
- For hospital bills, request DSWD AICS and DOH medical assistance before discharge when possible.
- Use the City Health Office or nearest barangay health station first for primary care, vaccines, maternal care, and referrals.
- Ask hospitals about PhilHealth, Malasakit, MAIFIP, and social service desk screening.
- For utility shutoff risk, request a social case study report from social welfare for possible guarantee-letter assistance.
- For college costs, check Kabugwason-Paglaum eligibility, deadlines, income limits, grades, and priority courses.
- For younger learners, ask the school or DepEd contact about DSWD Tara Basa tutoring support.
- For housing help, ask DHSUD Region XII or the LGU housing office about socialized housing and relocation lists.
- For legal or benefits navigation, keep copies of all applications and ask social welfare for referral to PAO, DSWD, PhilHealth, or DHSUD.
Need categories
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability
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Healthcare
- Primary Care Access