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Non-essential transportation currently cancelled due to COVID-19 (until further notice)

Operates a door-to-door transit system for seniors, disabled and/or handicapped individuals

• Provides service for any trip purpose using a wheelchair accessible van
• Requires advance reservations and cancellations or additional fees may apply
• Transportation is offered within the local areas served and for out-of-town medical appointments

NOTE: Passengers requiring an assistant must provide their own but escort/companion can ride free of charge

Provides greater access to public transportation by offering transportation to and from the nearest public transit stop to less populated areas of the city

• Provides support for Indigenous people in need of non-hospital care who are frail, vulnerable and at risk
• Meets the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of people who require care, support, information, service referrals, health education or extended support

Services offered include:

• Medical transportation services
• Medical escorts
• Referrals to community services and Friendship Centre programs
• Preparation of forms and applications
• Congregate dining services
• Home visits/friendly visitation
• Security checks (in person or over the phone)
• Caregiver support services (respite and training)
• Advocacy with community agencies
• Access to cultural activities, traditional foods, ceremonies, Elders and Healers
• Transitioning from ODSP to Old Age pension
• Locating a family doctor
• Assistance in obtaining medical equipment and supplies

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

• Provides information, advocacy and support to assist frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals with care needs to remain in their homes as long as possible
• Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family

Community Support Services offered include but are not limited to:

• Caregiver support
• Case management
• Friendly visiting
• Service arrangement and coordination
• Transportation for medical appointments within Sudbury and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
• Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone

Provides community health services and assistance with non-insured health benefits to eligible First Nation and Inuit people

Community Health Services
Prevention programs intended to improve the health and well being of First Nation peoples are available on the following topics:

• Communicable disease control
• Maternal and child health care programs
• Chronic disease monitoring
• Care of the elderly
• School health programs
• Environmental health

Non-Insured Health Benefits
Provides assistance with accessing and making arrangements for extended health benefits, including:

• Dental care
• Medical transportation
• Medical equipment
• Medications
• Mental health counselling
• Short-term crisis intervention
• Vision care

Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings

NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs

Offers assistance to patients who are transitioning from a hospital stay to home which may include the following:

• Assistance with transportation
• Home configuration
• Shopping
• Finding other community support services to help

• Assists seniors with transportation to and from appointments
• Provides door-to-door transportation to medical or dental appointments, grocery shopping or for community or family events
• Accompanies individuals into their appointment if needed
• Grocery shopping and delivery
• Delivery of medications

Approved service provider for Veterans Affairs

Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings

NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs

Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings

NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs

Provides programs and services to address the needs of Aboriginal people who are either elderly or those with chronic illness and/or any form of disability

Indigenous Support

• Advocates on a client's behalf to various agencies such as family physicians, landlords, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security

Congregate Dining

• Provides a weekly meal and activity
• Provides transportation for attendees

Friendly Visiting

• Arranges weekly visits from volunteers in an individual's home, Villa Minto, the hospital or at the Friendship Centre

Transportation Program

• Provides transportation to various medical appointments

Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings

NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs

Provides door to door transportation for individuals unable to use regular transit

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

• Provides supports for Indigenous seniors to remain in their own homes as long as possible
• Aims to improve the quality of life of community seniors and to help reduce the stress felt by the family and caregivers
• Provides education and information related to health and well-being
• Acts as a resource and respite for family members who are caring for an elderly loved one

Supports can include:

• Assistance with bathing
• Contracted services for lawn care and snow removal
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal preparation
• Transportation for running errands such as medical appointments, bank and grocery store

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

• Provides information, advocacy and support to assist individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible
• Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family

Community Support Services offered include:

• Caregiver support
• Case management
• Friendly visiting
• Service arrangement and coordination
• Transportation for medical appointments within Timmins and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
• Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone

Non-essential transportation currently cancelled due to COVID-19 (until further notice)

Operates a door-to-door transit system for seniors, disabled and/or handicapped individuals

• Provides service for any trip purpose using a wheelchair accessible van
• Requires advance reservations and cancellations or additional fees may apply
• Transportation is offered within the local areas served and for out-of-town medical appointments

NOTE: Passengers requiring an assistant must provide their own but escort/companion can ride free of charge

Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings

NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs

Provides affordable door to door transportation for seniors or those with a disability to help them with various activities such as grocery shopping, medical appointments and social outings

NOTE: Vehicles are not equipped to accommodate wheelchairs

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements

• Provides transportation within the community for individuals accessing health services
• Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments
• Offers assistance with arrangements for accommodation and travel details for individuals attending medical appointments at Kirkland Lake, Timmins, Iroquois Falls or elsewhere

• Offers a low cost, door-to-door transportation service for people with disabilities that prevent them from using the conventional transit system
• Provides specialized accessible buses that include low floors to replace steps, automated wheelchair ramps, fold up seats for mobility devices, auditory stop call-out and visual display screens, and priority seating

Services can be used for the following trip purposes:

• Work
• School
• Medical
• Other outings such as shopping, social, or church