For over 35 years the Wellness Center for Older Adults has been addressing the needs and concerns for our older adult population in Collin County. Please read through these pages to learn more about our history, programs and services for the seniors in our area. In 2015 the Wellness Center experienced a 20% increase in the number of adults served, responding to seniors in 7 North Texas Counties.
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Services Offered
The Wellness Center provides a variety of services and programs designed to serve the needs and concerns of both seniors and their caregivers. These services are built around three pillars; health, counseling and social servicesCounseling ​​​ SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
A licensed therapist offers one-on-one counseling designed to meet the unique needs of seniors, caregivers and their family. Including the care of loved ones that have been diagnosed with dementia and other chronic diseases. Additionally the SHMP provides counseling to individuals aged 55 and over to address issues related to aging such as depression and family conflicts.
Fees & Payments:
All counseling services are provided free of charge. Donations to the Wellness Center are appreciated.
Services Offered To: Adults
Payment: 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.