To improve the quality of life for mature adults 60 years of age and older by offering recreational, educational and social activities; and by providing support services and resources for all mature adults and their families, including special services for those with physical and / or cognitive impairments.
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Services Offered
*Adult Day Care *Meals on Wheels - Congregate meal site *Health Screening Program *Individual and group counseling *Information and referrals to Broward County network of senior services *Outreach - In home assessment and evaluation *Telephone reassurance for homebound seniors *Transportation to Center, local banks, grocery stores and physician's offices
Fees & Paymets:
Programs are administered by the City of Margate and supported under an agreement with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Inc., through the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended and Florida's Community Care for the Elderly. Matching funds are provided locally through donations and contributions with assistance by the Seniors Foundation of NW Broward, Inc. Payments using our Click2Gov services.
Services Offered To: Adults
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
