The Volen Center
Address
1515 West Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 395-8920
Description:
Health and human services for the older population of South Palm Beach County. Active senior program, senior dining sites, adult day care, caregiver support, case management, transportation, information and referral.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 5, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1515 West Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Mailing
1515 W Palmetto Park Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Contacts
Elizabeth Lugo
Elizabeth Schlacher
Jared Policano
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 395-8920
Adult Day Care Phone
(561) 395-8920 x289
EHEAP Phone
(561) 395-8920 x4
Fax
(561) 338-9127
General Paratransit/Community Ride Program Phone
(561) 395-8920 x212
Older Adults Social Clubs Phone
(561) 395-8920 x224
Senior Centers Phone
(561) 395-8920 x224
Senior Ride Phone
(561) 395-8920 x5
Support Group
(561) 395-8920 x224
Transportation Phone
(561) 395-8920 x5
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Access.
Services
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Description
Provide care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily living.
Hours
Call for hours.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Adults.
Fees
Contact agency.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Southern Palm Beach County, south side of Hypoluxo Road south to county line.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Provides Parkinson's and Caregiver Support Group (with a focus on Demential related caregiver issues)
Description
Provides support groups to seniors
Hours
For meeting dates and times cont 561-395-8920 extension 205 or 224.
Required Documents
None required.
Eligibility
Senior
Fees
Call agency.
Intake Procedure
Contact program.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Senior Dining Site.
Hours
Monday-Friday; call for hours.
Required Documents
Contact agency.
Eligibility
Ages 60 and over.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Call agency.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Southern Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Utility Funds available for past due or final notices only. EHEAP funds available for callers in Delray and Boca.
Description
The EHEAP program is provided to prevent the loss of electrical utility services placing elders at risk because they cannot pay their electrical bills. The inability to cool or heat a home may place seniors at grave risk because of illness, inability to prepare food, and other issues. EHEAEP can be used to intervene in any one of the following circumstances.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Must have a documented emergency and can otherwise pay their bills from month to month and can show this by providing copies of all income and expenses. IF the client has a deficit in this income compared to expenses, they will not be approved.
Eligibility
-Have at least one elder age 60 or above who lives in the household. AND -The entire household must have a total income that is equal to or less than 150% of the annual poverty level for the household size. AND -The bill must be past due.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact EHEAP specialist by phone to make an appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole with access to a translator if needed.
Service Area
Hypoluxo Rd to Broward line, all east and west in PB county (Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Highland Beach).
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
The Volen Center's Emergency Fund for Seniors
Description
Provide Seniors ages 60 and older and experiencing a financial crisis assistance with gas bills
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Required Documents
Personal budget information and documentation of applicants' crisis.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 60 years old or older, live in designated service area and provide a completed application found on website. Must have a documented emergency and can otherwise pay their bills from month to month and can show this by providing copies of all income and expenses. IF the client has a deficit in this income compared to expenses, they will not be approved.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Applications are found on website under our programs tab and Senior Supportive Services option.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole, ASL.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Palm Beach County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
The Volen Center's Emergency Fund for Seniors - 4-8 weeks application process.
Description
Provide Seniors ages 60 and older and experiencing a financial crisis assistance with food vouchers, rent, mortgage, water bills, gas bills, electric bills, prescriptions.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Required Documents
Personal budget information and documentation of applicants' crisis. Must present a copy of a rental agreement or mortgage bill, along with any late or eviction notice.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 60 years old or older, live in designated service area and provide a completed application found on website.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Applications are found on website under programs tab and Senior Supportive Services option. Will take 4-8 weeks for application process.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole, ASL.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Life Enrichment
Description
Provides programs and activities for older adults. Fitness programs, bingo, exercise, card games, discussion groups, live entertainment. Transportation provided.
Hours
Call for days and times.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Adults.
Fees
$75.00/year
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Southern Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provide Seniors ages 60 and older and experiencing a financial crisis assistance with food vouchers, rent, mortgage, water bills, gas bills, electric bills, prescriptions.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Required Documents
Personal budget information and documentation of applicants' crisis.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 60 years old or older, live in designated service area and provide a completed application found on website.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Applications are found on website under our programs tab and Senior Supportive Services option.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole, ASL.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Senior Center serves for the older population of South Palm Beach County.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact by phone.
Eligibility
Age 60 or older.
Fees
fees vary
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English.
Service Area
South Coastal Palm Beach County.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Senior Transportation - Community Coach - FREE transportation to Doctor appointment ONLY Monday-Friday / 10 am - 2 pm. End date TBD.
Description
Transportation for persons age 60 and over. Must live within service area (south of Hypoluxo Road to the Broward County line.)
Hours
Monday-Friday / 7:30 am-6 pm. FREE transportation to Doctor appointment ONLY Monday-Friday / 10 am-2 pm. End date TBD.
Required Documents
Contact agency.
Eligibility
Age 60 and over; live within service area (South of Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth); 24-Hour notice.
Fees
Call for information. Free rides available for many destinations.
Intake Procedure
Call by 1 pm the day before the ride is needed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole.
Service Area
Serves Southern Palm Beach County, south side of Hypoluxo Road south to county line
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- Delray Beach
- Gulf Stream
- Highland Beach
- Ocean Ridge
- Village Of Golf
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
The Volen Center's Emergency Fund for Seniors
Description
Provide Seniors ages 60 and older and experiencing a financial crisis assistance with food vouchers, rent, mortgage, water bills, gas bills, electric bills, prescriptions.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Required Documents
Must have a documented emergency and can otherwise pay their bills from month to month and can show this by providing copies of all income and expenses. IF the client has a deficit in this income compared to expenses, they will not be approved.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 60 years old or older, live in designated service area and provide a completed application found on website.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Applications are found on website under our programs tab and Senior Supportive Services option.
Languages
English, Spanish, Creole, ASL.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Palm Beach County
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Contact
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