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Program:	Patricia Gardens - Transportation
Organizations:	Dryden District Senior Services
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
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Description:	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
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
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 7-30-2024
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