Searching for Transportation To Medical Appointments

Non-emergency door-to-door transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to access other means of transportation

• offered to and from medical appointments and treatments, rehabilitative therapy, and adult recreation and leisure programs
• advance booking is required
• fee for service

Transportation provided in Red Cross vehicles, including wheelchair vans or volunteers' private vehicles

• all volunteer drivers are pre-screened and insured

Staffing

• Personal Support Workers (PSW)
• companionship workers

Staffing hours

• hourly
• overnight
• live-in

Veterans Affairs Canada approved Veterans Independence Program (VIP) provider

In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Alzheimer/dementia care

Homemaker assistance:

• menu planning
• budgeting
• shopping
• child care
• in-home meal preparation
• light housekeeping

Personal care:

• personal hygiene
• dressing
• mobility
• transfers/seating
• toileting
• changing beds
• nutrition/food preparation
• directing activities of daily living
• medication reminders

Telephone reassurance

Errands and Appointments

• errand running/shopping assistance
• escort programs
• medical appointments transportation

Other Home Health Care Case Management

• long term home health care
• palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:

• general foot/nail care

Respite

• adult respite care
• children's respite care

Staffing

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• companionship workers

Staffing hours

• shifts
• days evenings overnight

In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Home delivered meals

Homemaker assistance:

• menu planning
• budgeting
• shopping
• in home meal preparation
• light housekeeping

Personal Care:

• personal hygiene
• dressing
• mobility
• transfers/seating
• toileting
• changing beds
• nutrition/food preparation
• cueing
• reminding
• directing activities of daily living

Telephone reassurance

Nutrition assessment services by a dietician

Activities of daily living assessment by an occupational therapist

Errands and appointments

• errand running/shopping assistance
• escort programs
• medical appointments transportation

In Home Nursing Care

• home nursing
• geriatric home nursing
• medical/surgical home nursing
• oncology home nursing
• psychiatric home nursing
• rehabilitative/restorative home nursing
• medication administration

Other Home Health Care Case Management

• long term home health care
• in home hospice (end of life) care
• palliative care

Podiatry/foot care

• general foot/nail care
• nail conditions
• diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN

Therapies

• occupational therapy

Respite

• adult respite care

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight
* live-in

1. In Home Assistance

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

2. Errands and appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing such as diabetic visits and wound care
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* Alzheimer's and dementia care
* palliative care
* post-op (knee surgery, hip surgery in-home transition)

5. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

Staffing:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:

• shifts
• overnight
• live-in

In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Homemaker assistance:

• in home meal preparation
• light housekeeping

Personal care:

• personal hygiene
• dressing
• mobility
• transfers/seating
• toileting
• changing beds
• directing activities of daily living
• medication reminders

Errands and Appointments

• medical appointments transportation

In Home Nursing Care

• home nursing
• geriatric home nursing
• medical/surgical home nursing
• pediatric home nursing
• medication administration

Other Home Health Care Case Management

• long term home health care
• in home hospice (end of life) care
• palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:

• general foot/nail care
• diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN

Respite

• adult respite care
• children's respite care

Provides transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments, grocery shopping, adult day programs, to run errands, or to other appointments or social outings. Program is delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and a minimum of 3 business days' notice is required.

Provides community support services to urban Aboriginal clients, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care. Services include: medical transportation services, assistance with completing forms, community referrals, home visits, security checks, caregiver support, aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension, and congregate dining meals and activities.

Provides medical transportation to Indigenous seniors, those with early on-set aging, and those with complex physical disabilities. Clients can be picked up and dropped off to any medical appointments within the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Home and Community Care Support Services catchment area.

Accessible, shared-ride service providing door-to-door transportation for registered passengers who are unable to use regular HSR buses due to physical or functional limitations or health conditions. Participants must register with Accessible Transportation Services (ATS), a department of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR).

Due to COVID-19, this service is operating on a modified schedule with increased safety measures. Transportation to COVID-19 vaccination clinics is not offered. Contact or visit website for updates.

Assists eligible clients with their short-term travel to attend their cancer-specific medical appointments or supportive care services delivered by a professional recognized by Ontario's Health Care System. Services available to individuals or a whole family. Opportunities for volunteer drivers are available and drivers are reimbursed for their expenses.

Transportation is available, free of charge, to and from cancer-related medical appointments. All rides coordinated through CAP's Drive & Ride program are provided by compassionate and trained volunteers.

An emergency ambulance communication service provided by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch. Non-emergency ambulance transfers can be booked by contacting the main administration at 905-383-9838

This contact information should not be used to request an immediate ambulance. Emergency ambulance services should be requested via 911.

Provides driver companions to transport older adults to and from medical appointments, shopping centres, grocery stores, the bank, or social events and gatherings. Drivers can accommodate seniors with cognitive impairments, walkers and collapsible wheelchairs.

A non-emergency, door-to-door transportation service. Our volunteer drivers accompany clients to and from medical appointments and grocery shopping.

Non-profit community organization that assists seniors and disabled persons to remain independent and in their homes. Services include:

• Transportation services: volunteer drivers will provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, hair appointments, etc. within the Greater Hamilton Area
• Household services: assistance with minor home repairs, yard work, or housekeeping
• Snow removal

Offers a full range of home care services for seniors and other adults including Alzheimer's care and dementia care and end-of-life care * in-home consultation


Personal care services

• bathing, grooming, and hygiene
• mobility assistance
• transferring and positioning
• toileting and incontinence care
• feeding and special diet

Home companionship and care services

• conversation and companionship
• meal preparation
• laundry
• light housekeeping
• grocery shopping/errands
• medication reminders
• incidental transportation and transportation to medical appointments
• live-in services and 24-hour care available
• end-of-life care
• respite care

In-home nursing services

• administering medications such as oral and topical medications, eye and eardrops, injections, nebulizers, inhalants and oxygen
• filling insulin syringes, interpreting blood sugar results, drawing and/or mixing insulin for future injections
• wound care
• blood samples
• post-operative care
• maintaining ostomy and catheter hygiene
• care training for family members

• all services are strictly confidential
• can provide support where it is convenient and comfortable (coffee shop, home, hospital or a confidential meeting space can be arranged)
• meetings can be held throughout Halton region
• provide workshops, training, education and raising the awareness about HIV as well as presenting the most recent information about HIV

Support Services

• Individual, family and group counselling for people living with HIV, affected and allies
• Support for people with HIV, affected and allies
• Practical services including transportation for medical appointments
• Food security assistance
• Complementary therapies (accessible in Hamilton)
• Monthly support group
• Linking to local community agencies and resources

Education and Training

• HIV 101 for service providers and institutions in the region
• Harm Reduction
• Agency Overview
• Stigma and discrimination
• Healthy disclosure
• Positive Self-Management Program
• Peer volunteer training

Provides non-emergency assisted transportation for individuals who are physically or cognitively disabled * offers continuous companion services for individuals who may need additional help or supervision * wheelchair transportation staff all have standard first aid and CPR/AED level C

• passengers are accompanied to and from their appointment and during the wait time
• no wait times for pick up and return for appointments
• will get passengers to their appointment on time and be there when the appointment ends
• wheelchair can be provided if required

Provides in-home care services for seniors * each client is assigned their own caregiver based on their needs and interests * service available at home, in assisted living home, retirement home or long term care facility * free in-home consultation

Services include:

• personal care
• home nursing care
• homemaking
• meal preparation
• overnight or 24 hour care
• companionship
• transportation and accompaniment/escort services
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• caregiver relief/respite care
• errand running/shopping assistance

Program designed to support clients who are in the process of arranging more permanent transportation such as D.A.R.T.S or have limited or no other means of transportation. This program relies on volunteers to drive seniors to medical (or medical related) appointments and bring them home. A minimum of one week's notice is required to fill a request.

Private home care agency providing in-home care services for seniors * free in-home care consult * services are available at home, in an assisted living facility, a retirement home or in a long-term care home


Services include:

• personal care
• in-home nursing care
• post-operative care
• homemaking
• meal preparation
• live-in or overnight
• transportation to medical appointments and accompaniment/escort
• companionship
• 24-hour Alzheimer's and dementia care
• caregiver relief/respite care
• end-of-life care and family support - at home or in care facility

Non-emergency medical transportation services * transfer service can be booked online or by calling the office

• transport by stretcher or wheelchair
• room-to-room services
• one way, wait and return
• specialist and doctor appointments
• bariatric transfers
• palliative care transfers
• dialysis and cancer centre transportation
• fully trained medical attendants
• vehicles equipped with oxygen and travel wheelchairs
• local, regional and long distance transfers
• able to transport family, nurses and other escorts

Glanbrook Community Services provides participants with transportation services to medical appointments, dental appointments, errands, to visit friends, grocery and general shopping. Drivers will wait and can assist participants with purchases. Out-of-town trips may be arranged upon request, some restrictions apply.

Offers door-to-door transportation to appointments, for those unable to use public transportation or private means.
An escort may join client at no extra cost.

This listing gives an overview of where to find non-emergency transportation, including wheelchair and stretcher transportation, to medical appointments


REGULAR AND/OR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES:

For a list of taxi services serving Halton, see here

For a list of transit and bus services serving Halton, see here

Some commercial homemaker assistance agencies transport to medical appointments, see list here
* contact individually regarding types of vehicles available
* fee for use

Canadian Cancer Society, Driving Program
Toll free 1-888-939-3333, Email connect@cancer.ca
* connects people who need transportation to approved cancer treatment facilities with volunteer drivers
* fee for use
For more information see website

Canadian Red Cross, Burlington Branch
Toll free 1-844-843-7331, Email burlington@redcross.ca
* provides transportation in Red Cross or volunteers' private vehicles to and from medical appointments, treatments and rehabilitative therapy
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills
Tel 905-702-8886, Email helphope@cancerassistance.org
* provides transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment centres in Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga and Brampton
* free, but donations are appreciated
For more information see separate listing here

CANES Community Care, Ride Connect
Toll free 1-877-743-3025, Email information@canes.on.ca
* provides transportation for seniors and clients with disabilities to and from medical appointments
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

Health Lync Transportation
Tel 905-290-2900, Email info@algarvetransport.ca
* provides wheelchair and stretcher transportation
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

Non Urgent Patient Transport (NUPT)
Tel 647-649-8264, Email info@nupt.ca
* provides wheelchair and stretcher ground and air transportation
* fee for use
For more information see website

Rapid City Transportation
Toll free 1-888-202-3923, E-mail info@rapidcitytransport.com
* provides door-to-door transportation for individuals requiring special care
* fee for use
For more information see website

RNR Patient Transfer Services
Toll free 1-866-567-1001
* provides wheelchair, bariatric, stretcher or pediatric transfer
* fee for use
For more information see website

Spectrum Seniors for Seniors
Toll free 1-844-422-7399
* provides driver companions in their personal vehicles to transport older adults to and from medical appointments
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

Total Care Transport Services Inc
Tel 905-878-1170, Toll free 1-888-720-7256, Email totalcare8781170@aol.com
* provides wheelchair and stretcher transportation
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

Voyago
Toll free 1-855-263-7163, Email admin@voyageurtransportation.ca
* provides wheelchair and stretcher transportation
* fee for use
For more information see website


STRETCHER TRANSPORTATION (non-emergency ambulance)
Health Lync Transportation
Tel 905-290-2900, Email info@algarvetransport.ca
* provides wheelchair and stretcher transportation
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

MedEvac Canada
Tel 416-704-2353, Email info@medevac.ca
* provides ground and air patient transfer service
* fee for use
For more information see website

Non Urgent Patient Transport (NUPT)
Tel 647-649-8264, Email info@nupt.ca
* provides wheelchair and stretcher ground and air transportation
* fee for use
For more information see website

RNR Patient Transfer Services
Toll free 1-866-567-1001
* provides wheelchair, bariatric, stretcher or pediatric transfer
* fee for use
For more information see website

Total Care Transport Services Inc
Tel 905-878-1170, Toll free 1-888-720-7256, Email totalcare8781170@aol.com
* provides wheelchair and stretcher transportation
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here

Voyago
Toll free 1-855-263-7163, Email admin@voyageurtransportation.ca
* provides wheelchair and stretcher transportation
* fee for use
For more information see website


WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VAN RENTAL
Wheelchair in Motion
Toll free 1-888-776-1102, Email contact@wheelchairinmotion.com
* provides accessible vans for rental
* fee for use
For more information see separate listing here