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

COVID-19 Vaccine Information, and information specific to the Porcupine Health Unit region changes rapidly, but up-to-date information can be found at this link.

The Porcupine Health Unit has nine branch offices throughout Northeastern Ontario, serving Cochrane, Hearst, Hornepayne, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Matheson, Moosonee, Smooth Rock Falls and Timmins, and surrounding areas in the Cochrane District.

For information on the vaccines and Vaccination Clinics in the Porcupine Health Unit Area, visit the Health Unit's COVID-19 Vaccines webpage

All of Ontario except the Porcupine Health Unit region is starting the new phased in approach to reopening -- for more information on the extension of enhanced restrictions in the area (until at least June 24th), see the Instructions from the Medical Officer of health (dated June 11th) at this link

Transportation
Transportation to vaccination appointments in Timmins, contact Vet's Taxi at 705-264-2333 for transportation 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 community support services to all urban Aboriginal clients to allow them to live independently in the community

Services offered:

• Aboriginal Support Service
• Congregate Dining
• Friendly Visiting
• Security Checks/Reassurance
• Transportation

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 Sault Ste Marie and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
• Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone

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

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