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A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

Provides services and care for people of all ages that have physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly. Provides assistance in the following areas:

• Medical transportation services
• Medical escorts
• Referrals to community services and Friendship Centre programs
• Preparing forms and applications
• Congregate dining services (includes meal and activity)
• Home visits/friendly visits
• 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
• Assistance with housing issues
• Transitioning from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to Old Age Pension
• Locating a family doctor
• Assist in obtaining medical equipment and supplies

Phone line that anyone in the community can call to help connect at-risk older adults with programs and services. The Niagara Gatekeeper program works in collaboration with local partner agencies.

Referrals are made to the most appropriate partner agency. Upon consent from the older adult, the partner agency will provide education around local programs and assist in the coordination of referrals to a range of services and supports.

Services are intended to help individuals remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible. The referral line is confidential and callers may remain anonymous..

A senior showing the following signs may need assistance:

• difficulty communicating, including confusion, memory loss, becoming withdrawn, hostile or angry
• changes to personal appearance, including poor hygiene, grooming, wearing dirty or inappropriate clothing
• deteriorating home conditions, including extreme neglect or disrepair, bad odoiurs, excessive clutter, neglected pets, lack of food
• deteriorating health such as difficulty seeing, speaking or hearing, poor mobility or balance, recent falls, significant weigh loss, injuries or untreated wounds
• decreased ability to handle money or pay bills
• unusual transactions
• inability to cope with the recent loss of a spouse or family member, friend or pet

A Metis specific service offering friendly visiting, security checks/reassurance calls, transportation to medical appointments, information and referral and advocacy for caregivers. Services are offered by volunteers and staff.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation rides to medical appointments, banking, shopping, and social activities. In-town and out-of-town rides are available. Rides are based on availability of volunteers and require (5) business days' notice in advance. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.

Help Desk for Indigenous Leadership - Provides information and referrals on:

• Planning for Health Emergencies such as guidance and training on how to protect your community.
• Health Guidance such as hand-washing, physical distancing and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Community Wellness and Protection such as online information for children and youth, suggestions for family activities while physical distancing, and Psychological First Aid.

The knowledge, resources and referrals shared through the Help Desk will help leaders in Indigenous communities in their own planning activities related to COVID-19. Help Desk available Mon-Sun 8 am-8 pm (Central Standard Time). Please call 1-833-937-1597

A volunteer based, community organization offering a range of humanitarian and emergency services.

Emergency Management - Provides short-term (up to 72 hours), personal disaster assistance such as food, clothing and lodging in small scale disasters * responds to larger scale disasters within the Niagara Region in cooperation with government and other agencies * delivers Be Ready workshops on how to be prepared to protect yourself and your family in the event of an emergency to interested groups * volunteer opportunities available

Transportation Program - Provides transportation for older adults and people over 18 years of age with disabilities who are unable to drive or travel with conventional transit services for medical appointments, social and educational outings. Transportation available in all 12 local municipalities within Niagara. Long distance travel also possible for medical appointments in Hamilton or Toronto. Drivers use a combination of cars, vans and accessible buses to provide transportation. Phone to register for service or to schedule transportation. If interested in becoming a volunteer driver, visit redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now.

For First Aid inquiries, visit www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation rides to medical appointments, banking, shopping, and social activities. In-town and out-of-town rides are available. Rides are based on availability of volunteers and require (5) business days' notice in advance. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation rides to medical appointments, banking, shopping, and social activities. In-town and out-of-town rides are available. Rides are based on availability of volunteers and require (5) business days' notice in advance.

Potential clients must call the St Catharines office to register.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

Volunteer drivers provide transportation rides to medical appointments, banking, shopping, and social activities. In-town and out-of-town rides are available. Rides are based on availability of volunteers and require (5) business days' notice in advance. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

A shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).

Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.

Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Patient transfer services

Services include:

• inter-hospital, retirement, long-term care facilities and airport transfers available as well as transportation for hospital discharges, doctors and specialists appointments
  
• single and double stretcher transport unit staffed by paramedics, nurses or emergency first responder
  
• oxygen, suction in all vehicles
  
• wheelchair van transport also available that can accommodate up to two wheelchairs
  
• long and short distance transfers

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

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.