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Patricia Gardens - Transportation

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35 Van Horne Ave
Dryden, ON
P8N 3B4
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807-223-5278
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Fax: 807-223-5273
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info@drydenseniorservices.ca
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drydenseniorservices.ca
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Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Application

  • Initial assessment required

  • Requires completion of a photo identification card (valid for 1 year); done during initial visit

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

Fees

Service

Languages

English

Accessibility

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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
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
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