We have six different services offering by the Ellis County Friendship Center. Several of the services have a number of facets. Here is an overview of our services. For further information on any of these services, please click on the associated link.
| Programs at our Senior Center: |
 The Ellis County Friendship Center and our satellite centers offer activities as diverse as the people they serve. Exercise, the arts, travel, cooking, languages, and good old fashioned fun abound! We focus on activities that promote a healthy lifestyle and build a better sense of community.
The Ellis County Friendship Center has expanded into a network of neighborhood satellite facilities that include The Center for Healthy Aging, which offers medical and dental services as well as preventive health services and classes.
Our other satellites include Mary's Elder Hotel, Elijah's Parish Hall, the Eastbrook Community Center, Epiphany United Methodist Church, and St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church.
Ellis Friendship Center services also extend to Dante, Lee, and Marymore Counties.The Ellis Friendship Center and all our satellites are places to experience the personal reward of helping others while sharing and discovering one's own talents and interests.
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| The Center for Healthy Aging: |
Healthy aging is increasingly important as our older adult population increases. Ellis Friendship Center has long been a leader and national model in this area. We also provide transportation to the Center where we offer basic health and dental care for older adults on limited incomes.
The health center is staffed exclusively by Doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygenists, and medical technicians to assit the senior community. Physicians, nurses and related personnel, work closely with the County Public Health Department to provide care. Patients benefit by having excellent care from seasoned professionals who are still active in their careers.
The clinic is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, please stop by during those hours.
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If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911 immediately
Ellis Friendship Centers address the cultural diversity of the communities they serve through special programs that address the unique needs and interests of participants. Information is available in Spanish and English and translators are available to assist whenever possible. For individuals who are interested in learning English, the Senior Literacy Program provides trained professionals to help them develop the language skills they need to function independently.
| Care Giving/Frail Elder Care: |
Caregivers and their families can find help for their loved ones through our Frail Elder Services and Adult Day programs. Care coordination and case managment help older adults age with dignity while residing in their own homes avoiding premature institutionalization. Realizing that both caregivers and their loved ones benefit from time off from each other, the Ellis Friendship Center and its sattelites offer adult day services that provide stimulating activities in a secure environment. Caregivers can also get emotional support and helpful information through support groups at the Center.
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Transportation is one of the biggest challenges older adults face. Ellis Friendship Centers Around Town program can help seniors explore options available to them. Our buses offer transportation to and from the centers, and over 25 drivers help with the transportation needs of those who don't drive.
It is best to schedule your transportation needs in advance; however we do have drivers available to help you with immediate needs such as last minute doctor appointments, picking up groceries, and delivering prescriptions.
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