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For over 40 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 2023 the Wellness Center experienced a 20% increase in the number of adults served, responding to seniors in 7 North Texas Counties.
"While there may be some organizations that do some of the things we do, there is NO organization that is as fully dedicated and completely devoted in serving seniors as the Wellness Center for Older Adults."
- Joy Hinkelman
Executive Director
The mission of the Wellness Center is "to assist older adults in achieving their highest levels of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being."
We serve older adults, 55 years of age and older, and their caregivers in Collin County and surrounding areas. We are based in the Sam Johnson Recreation Center, Plano, Texas. We also provide services (preventative medical care, counseling, caregiver support) at various locations across the county and in senior / community centers where seniors live and gather for activities.
Our work and passion are to assist older adults in healthy and independent living, allowing seniors to age in place gracefully.
WCOA is the only nonprofit organization within Collin County that provides not only health, but comprehensive services specifically for seniors, a critical growing need in our community. All donations support our programs, allowing us to maintain low to no cost services for older adults in Collin County. Our services and programs include:
- Preventive Healthcare: Registered nurses address physical, psychological, and sociological needs of individuals aged 55 and older. Services include foot, hand, and ear care; blood pressure and blood sugar screenings; and low-cost lab work. Preventive Healthcare also provides Case Management that educates seniors via professionally led group discussions addressing senior healthcare issues, delivers 1-on-1 health-related education during each client appointment, and offers free loans of durable medical equipment.
- Mental Health Counseling: Individual and group counseling sessions with a licensed counselor provide positive encouragement and strengthening of mental health for caregivers; assist with life's transitions; and helps caregivers and family members of seniors cope and reduce stress. WCOA's Caregiver Support Group is a safe environment for those caring for loved ones to share and encourage one another. Memory Cafe/Mental Aerobics is a highly interactive program designed to strengthen cognitive function through games and activities while providing modeling and information for caregivers.
- Social Supportive Services: A social worker helps seniors and/or their families navigate and secure public health benefits and resources.
Benefits Counseling assists with Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and utility assistance.
Information, Referral and Assistance provides housing, legal aid, financial assistance, medical, home health, and other resources.
Gatekeeper identifies and assists seniors currently or at risk of becoming homeless in securing a stable living environment.
Project Independence is a short-term, non-medical
program providing transportation, light housekeeping, and errands for seniors with recent hospitalization or health decline.
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults, the Wellness Center for Older Adults provides tailored programs and compassionate care to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We prioritize inclusivity, respect, and empowerment, fostering a supportive community where every individual can thrive and age with dignity
Organization name
Wellness Center for Older Adults
other names
Maurice Barnett Wellness Center
Causes
Seniors
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Hunt, Wise, Somervell, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Ellis, Denton, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
401 W. 16th St. Suite 600