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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.

COVID-19: As of Tuesday, September 7, 2021 we are back to regular service on all municipal routes with thirty minute departure times from the terminal. The transit terminal on East Main is currently open to the public but still following social distancing and cleaning protocols.

WellTrans: provides door to door accessible transportation using lift-equipped vehicles * bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance * operates Mon-Sat

Inter-Municipal services: for specialized out-of-town services, please call 905-680-2052

A pre-booked, door-to-door service for passengers with special needs, who meet the Eligibility Criteria, have applied for the service and been approved for the service by the Eligibility Committee. The service is intended for persons who are unable to use conventional transit due to a disability.

Niagara Specialized Transit is only for those customers who are travelling from one municipality to another for a medical appointment, education or employment purposes. trips for other purposes may be permitted based on the capacity of the service. A Customer may be accompanied by a Companion, Personal Care Attendant and/or Service Animal, if the need is identified on the application form and approved by the Eligibility Committee.

The inter-municipal specialized transit service of The Region of Niagara is considered a share ride service. Other customers may be on board during the trip. The route of travel may be altered so another customer can be accommodated. The vehicle may stop and pick up other riders as it travels to a destination. Shared rides lower the cost of the specialized service by increasing productivity.

A public transit service provided by St Catharines Transit through an agreement with the City of Thorold. The Towpath Terminal is located at the intersection of Towpath Rd and Sullivan Ave. Also provides a paratransit/wheelchair service for physically handicapped residents of Thorold.

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.

Provides transportation by appointment for registered residents and tourists who are unable to ride traditional transit in Niagara Falls.

COVID-19: Office is closed, but staff are working remotely. Offering in-class and blended training. WSIB has granted extensions on first aid training renewals until December 31, 2021. Please call for First Aid Kits and AED sales, in-class or online training sales, certificate reprints, and call or email to book training.

Offers the following programs and services:

• First Aid, CPR and AED training
• Online Health and Safety Training
• Mental Health First Aid
• Medical First Response
• Mental Health and Wellness for the Workplace
• Wilderness
• Pet First Aid
• Home Alone and Babysitting courses are also available for a fee
• Operates the St John Ambulance Water Patrol and Niagara Chair-a-Van.

Community Service Divisions of St John Ambulance include Medical First Response (MFR) & Youth Division, Therapy Dog Program and Search and Rescue Niagara (SARN). MFR provides First Aid to the public at various events on request and subject to availability. Therapy Dogs are available for friendly visits in the Niagara Falls Community. SARN provides trained volunteers to assist NRP and OPP when someone in the regional community is lost or missing.

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 local taxi company offering a paratransit service, and out of town service to anywhere in Canada or USA

Wheelchair accessible vans can accommodate 1 wheelchair passenger, plus 4 non-wheelchair passengers without having to transfer from the wheelchair to the vehicle's seats. Clients may remain in their wheelchair while en route to their destination. Standard taxi meter rates apply in-town, no surcharges.

Provides door-through-door transportation services for seniors and those with disabilities in the Niagara Region. Offers a personal attendant driver that will assist throughout the outing and can stay as a companion for the duration of the trip. One-way and round-trip options with drop off/ pick up service is also available. Out-of-region medical & airport trips available as requested

Do not operate wheelchair accessible vehicles but can accommodate clients with walkers and collapsible wheelchairs. Clients must be ambulatory.

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.

A specialized bus transportation service operated to assist those persons with mobility difficulties that prevent them from walking 175 meters or boarding a conventional city bus.

Provides transportation from accessible door to accessible door and is available on a temporary or permanent basis depending on the user's eligibility. The service is open to residents of St Catharines and visitors already registered with similar systems in their resident city.

Local public transit service serving St Catharines and Thorold. Also provides paratransit system for the disabled. Connections available at Brock University to/from Niagara Transit and Welland Transit.

Downtown Transit Hub is located in the MTO building, 70 Carlisle St. Hub accommodates the City and Inter-City buses with 16 dedicated platforms and a large indoor passenger waiting area.

A private service providing door-to-door transportation service for individuals with a disability. Specially equipped vehicles are available for wheelchairs etc.

COVID-19: May be service interruptions and/or scheduling changes. See website for updates.

Specialized curb-to-curb transportation within the municipal boundaries of Fort Erie is available to those persons that cannot utilize Fort Erie's regular transit service and that meet the Eligibility Criteria.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Transportation service providing:

• taxi service
• delivery service
• wheelchair vans

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).