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Program: Patricia Gardens - Transportation

Organization: Dryden District Senior Services
Description of Services: Non-emergency transportation service to local medical appointments and regular activities
  • Partners with Dryden Native Friendship Centre to provide transportation services
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
  • Works by providing up to 6 discount taxi vouchers per month

Fees: Service
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must be 60 years of age or older and meet one of the following criteria:

  • The client is in receipt of or eligible to receive other long term care community services

  • The client is isolated and requires social interaction or stimulation


Transportation


Client must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Unable to access public transportation because of short or long term physical limitations

  • Requires escort during the trip because of frailty or cognitive impairment

  • Specialized transit is not available or the individual does not meet the eligibility criteria for Handi-Transit

  • Public transportation is not available and friends or relatives are not available or able to provide transportation
Application:
  • Initial assessment required

  • Requires completion of a photo identification card (valid for 1 year); done during initial visit
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-223-5278
Fax: 807-223-5273
Email: info@drydenseniorservices.ca
Website: drydenseniorservices.ca
Address: 35 Van Horne Ave
Dryden, ON
P8N 3B4
Location:
  • Located at Van Horne Ave near Princess St in downtown Dryden
  • Situated beside First United Church
Hours: Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/30/2024

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