Caridad Center Inc

Caridad Center Social Services and Behavioral Health Department delivered 19,127 services to over 4,007 people, including mental and behavioral health individual, group, and family counseling, scholarships, special events, social services, and case management assistance using social determinants of health (e.g., emergency housing, electricity, and food), including referrals to other community resources. These services address the broader factors contributing to health and socio-economic barriers. The Social Services and Behavioral Health Department's behavioral and mental health services have continued to grow, providing critical counseling, therapy, and psychiatric health services to patients. Caridad's Youth Magnolias Socio-educational Group has been a beacon of growth, empowerment, and community for young women. In fiscal year 2023/2024, we had two participants graduate from our Youth Magnolias Socio-Educational Group.

The Health Education Department continued to grow, providing 18,413 health education classes to patients and families. Taught by Caridad's Community Health Workers trained at Caridad, these classes helped patients learn about healthy lifestyles, diet, exercise, and managing their health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. Together, these volunteer doctors, dentists, and other allied health professionals provided over $9.4 million in free services, potentially saving Palm Beach County taxpayers nearly $20 million by eliminating uncompensated emergency room care.