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Program:
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Dryden District Senior Services - Patricia Gardens - Transportation
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-5278
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Fax:
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807-223-5273
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Address:
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35 Van Horne Ave
Dryden, ON
P8N 3B4
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Location:
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- Located at Van Horne Ave near Princess St in downtown Dryden
- Situated beside First United Church
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Service
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Application:
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- Initial assessment required
- Requires completion of a photo identification card (valid for 1 year); done during initial visit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/30/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=144787
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