THE WOW CENTER

Address

11450 SW 79th Street
Miami, FL 33173

(305) 279-7999

www.wowcentermiami.org

Description:

The WOW Center currently supports and serves adults with developmental disabilities from Miami-Dade County. Provides educational and recreational programs, music therapy, arts and crafts, ceramic classes, daily living skills, computer classes, health education, physical education, Special Olympics training, supported employment, Speech therapy, occupational therapy and internship programs.

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  • Florida
    • Miami-dade County
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      • Miami-dade County
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        • Miami-dade County
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          • Miami-dade County
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          General Information

          Hours:

          8:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Fri

          Intake Process:

          Must call and ask to speak with the Director of Social Services (Lourdes Matamoros)

          Program Fees:

          Medicaid waiver or private fee

          Languages:

          English, Spanish

          Eligibility:

          Developmentally disabled adults 21 years old and over

          Is Shelter?

          No

          Miscellaneous

          AKA:

          FORMERLY THE COMMUNITY HABILITATION CENTER

          Date of Official Change:

          January 22, 2024

          Volunteer Opportunities:

          Yes. Over 18 years old require a background check.

          Legal Status:

          Non-Profit

          Year Incorporated:

          1999

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            • Miami-dade County
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            Geography Served

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            • Florida
              • Miami-dade County
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              Geography Served

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              • Florida
                • Miami-dade County
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                Geography Served

                  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.

                • Florida
                  • Miami-dade County
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                  Address Listings

                  Physical (Primary)

                  11450 SW 79th Street
                  Miami, FL 33173

                  Mailing

                  11450 SW 79th Street
                  Miami, FL 33173

                  Contacts

                  Arlene Peterson

                  Primary Contact

                  Executive Director

                  Main

                  (305) 279-7999 x208

                  arlene@wowcentermiami.org

                  Lourdes Matamoros

                  Director of Social Services

                  (305) 279-7999 x211

                  lourdes@wowcentermiami.org

                  Phone Numbers

                  Main

                  (305) 279-7999

                  Fax

                  (305) 279-6627

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