Divisions & Units
The Ministry comprises several divisions and units, each responsible for delivering specialised social services across Trinidad and Tobago.
Social Welfare
Administers financial grants and social assistance programmes for vulnerable citizens.
Services
- •Senior Citizens' Pension
- •Public Assistance Grant
- •Disability Assistance Grant (Adults)
- •Disability Assistance Grant (Minors)
- •General Assistance Grants
- •Food Support Programme
623-2608
National Family Services Division
Provides counselling, family support services, and suicide prevention resources.
Services
- •Suicide Prevention Hotline (800-COPE)
- •Counselling Services
- •Family Intervention Programmes
623-2608 ext. 6701-6710
National Social Development Programme (NSDP)
Delivers community-based social development initiatives and material assistance.
Services
- •Material Assistance
- •Minor House Repairs
- •SEED — Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development
623-2608 ext. 1501-1517
Disability Affairs Unit
Advocates for and supports persons with disabilities through grants, devices, and services.
Services
- •Accessibility Grants
- •Assistive Devices
- •Disability Advocacy
623-2608 ext. 1155, 1153
Social Displacement Unit
Provides shelter, rehabilitation, and reintegration services for socially displaced persons.
Services
- •Shelter Services
- •Rehabilitation Programmes
- •Reintegration Support
623-2608 ext. 5701-5703
Division of Ageing
Coordinates programmes and policies for the care and support of older persons.
Services
- •Senior Citizen Programmes
- •Centenarian Programme
- •Ageing Policy
623-2608 ext. 2001-2013
Non-Governmental Organisation Unit
Partners with NGOs through funding, training, and registration support.
Services
- •NGO Registration
- •One-Off Grants
- •Partnership Programmes
623-2608 ext. 5023
Interdisciplinary Child Development Centre
Provides assessment and intervention services for children with developmental needs.
Services
- •Child Development Assessment
- •Early Intervention
- •Family Support
HIV/AIDS Co-ordinating Unit
Coordinates HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and support programmes.
Services
- •HIV/AIDS Awareness
- •Prevention Programmes
- •Support Services
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