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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Non-Urgent Transportation
Organizations: Good Companions (The)
Phone Numbers: 613-236-0428 ext 2235
Fax: 613-230-2095
Email: info@thegoodcompanions.ca
Website: thegoodcompanions.ca/
Address: 670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
Intersection: Empress St N and Albert St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Note: The Transportation Program is not wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Contacts: Carolyn Calder - Community Support Services Coordinator
ccalder@thegoodcompanions.ca
Service Description: Provides clients, who can transfer safely and independently into a vehicle, with rides to essential services (doctors appointments, dental, vision, etc) for a reasonable cost

Priority is given to appointments of a medical nature, though sometimes other trips can be accommodated

Drives are matched on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and according to driver availability

All clients requesting transportation are required to undergo an intake and assessment to determine their eligibility, as well as to review the roles and responsibilities of the client, the driver and The Good Companions * Once registered, clients are asked to provide at least one week's notice of appointments

A wheelchair cannot be transported
Fees: Cost varies based on mileage
Application: Call * pre-booking required 7-10 days in advance for existing client, or longer for first-time client
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults 55 years and older and adults 18 years and over with disabilities
Languages: English ; Chinese (Mandarin)
Area(s) Served: Ottawa (between Preston and Blair - north of the Queensway)

This information was last completely updated on: 3-26-2024


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