Programs - Transportation Services

Services are available for persons age 60 years or older to and from community facilities and resources for purposes of acquiring/receiving services, to participate in activities or attend events in order to reduce isolation and promote successful independent living.

Transportation services are available for the following types of trips listed below in priority order, with the highest priority shown first:

1. indispensable medical appointments;

2. non-indispensable medical appointments;

3. grocery/personal shopping, though no more often than once per week, per person or family;

4. formal public and charitable needed services and benefits including adult day care services, Social Security and Public Aid offices, and English as a Second Language School;

5. to and from employment;

6. visitation to hospitals, long term care facilities, and other similar institutions to enable older spouses, family and friends to visit loved ones receiving care in such institutions; or to the private residence of the loved one when she or he is receiving formal in-home programs, such as Hospice or skilled nursing care;

7. to and from socialization activities, including congregate nutrition sites, restaurants and meetings (excludes transportation to or from political events); and

8. beauty and barber shops

A minimum of 24 hours advanced notice is needed to schedule an appointment.

There is no charge for services, but voluntary donations are accepted.

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