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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA2984 | Last Modified: 18 May 2022 | Last Full Update: 18 Aug 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Affordable, community-based transportation system for any resident of Grey or Bruce County in need of accessible transportation. * Provides non-emergency medical transportation to eligible individuals from their homes to medical appointments, between medical facilities and to and from long term care facilities * Provides limited social rides for seniors such as shopping, errands, banking and appointments * Will refer people to other transportation services in Grey Bruce if they do not qualify for this service Will transport to medical appointments outside Bruce or Grey Counties on a case-by-case basis. Contact office to make arrangements. |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Will arrange transportation for individuals to COVID-19 vaccination clinics and wave the 48 hour requirement to schedule ride (as long as resources are available to supply ride) |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Drivers: Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm * Will run on Sat for medical or dialysis appointment that can only be accommodated on the weekend |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Residents of Grey or Bruce Counties * Anyone 18 or older in need of transportation to a medical appointment * Individuals with disabilities who require transportation * Seniors needing affordable transportation for social or medical purposes |
| Application | Call * First-time users of medical or accessible transportation service, call to do intake at least two business days in advance of requesting a ride |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | $10 for round trips under 20 km * for over 20 km, a flat rate of $0.45 per km applies * Can request an estimate of cost before booking a ride * Transportation subsidy may be provided based on eligibility criteria, call for details |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 16th St E and 18th Ave E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact information | |
| Office Phone | 519-370-0558 * Intake: 519-372-2091 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-660-6048 |
| Fax | 519-370-0560 |
| schedulers@hcssgreybruce.com | |
| Website | https://hcssgreybruce.com/transportation-services |
| Primary Contact | Cathy Stoddart, Team Leader of Transportation; Phone: 519-372-2091 ext 2100; Email: cstoddart@hcssgreybruce.com |
| Alternate Contact | Marg Johnson, Director of Transportation Services; Phone: 519-372-2091 ext 2128; Email: mjohnson@hcssgreybruce.com |
| Categories | |
| CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGGROUPS | Health Care |
| CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGS | Home Support Programs ; Transportation to Medical Appointments |
