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Program:
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Good Companions (The) - Non-Urgent Transportation
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Phone Numbers:
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613-236-0428 ext 2235
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Fax:
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613-230-2095
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Address:
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670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
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Intersection:
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Empress St N and Albert St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Note: The Transportation Program is not wheelchair accessible.
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Carolyn Calder - Community Support Services Coordinator
ccalder@thegoodcompanions.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides clients, who can transfer safely and independently into a vehicle, with rides to essential services (doctors appointments, dental, vision, etc) for a reasonable cost
Priority is given to appointments of a medical nature, though sometimes other trips can be accommodated
Drives are matched on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and according to driver availability
All clients requesting transportation are required to undergo an intake and assessment to determine their eligibility, as well as to review the roles and responsibilities of the client, the driver and The Good Companions * Once registered, clients are asked to provide at least one week's notice of appointments
A wheelchair cannot be transported
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Fees:
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Cost varies based on mileage
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Application:
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Call * pre-booking required 7-10 days in advance for existing client, or longer for first-time client
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults 55 years and older and adults 18 years and over with disabilities
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Languages:
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English ; Chinese (Mandarin)
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Area Served:
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Ottawa (between Preston and Blair - north of the Queensway)
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Last Updated:
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3/26/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212171
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