| Mission |
To promote the spirit of mutual support among the ex-mentally ill;
To concern for the rights of rehabilitation;
To express their opinions and needs so that their legitimate rights are protected;
To help the ex-mentally ill integrate into the society;
To induce communication, mutual care and support between the ex-mentally ill, their family members and the community people. |
| Telephone |
23322759 |
| Fax |
23328563 |
| Email |
enquiry@amss1996.org.hk |
| Website |
http://www.amss1996.org.hk |
| Address |
Room G06, G/F, Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre, 60 Public Square St., YauMaTei, Kowloon. |
| Chairperson |
HO YEE WAN, VIKKI |
| Chief Executive |
LAM TAK CHI |
| Year of Establishment |
1996 |
| Registration & Number |
Societies Ordinance CP/LIC/SO/19/13534 |
| Tax-Exempt Charity |
Yes, Ref No. 91/4722 |
| Agency Member of HKCSS |
Yes |
| Member Agency of the Chest |
No |
| Subvented by the Social Welfare Department |
Yes, 26-50% of total income |
| Religious Background |
NIL |
| Political Background |
NIL |
| Core Services |
1. Mutual support: through diversification of activities, to widen interpersonal network, to play the spirit of mutual assistance;
2. Promotion and Education: a correct understanding of the mentally ill, the elimination of discrimination;
3. To express their views, fighting for reasonable rights and interests, improve rehabilitation services; |
| Recent Achievements |
AMSS is the pioneer organization for promoting the self-help movement of the ex-mentally ill people in Hong Kong. |
| Pioneer Projects |
All self-help group leaders and board members who have all gone through the torment of mental illness. |
| Future Development |
In Tin Shui Wai,develop self-help group and network. |
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| Awards Received in the Past 3 Years |
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