Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Simcoe Muskoka Branch

Service: Transportation

Record #: BAR1737
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Sep 2024

Contacts

Public Comments To donate to Red Cross disaster appeals, call 1-800-418-1111, visit the website, or mail cheques to Canadian Red Cross Ontario Office, P.O. Box 4000, Mississauga, ON L5M 9Z9
Office Phone 705-721-3313, ext 5206
Toll Free Phone 1-800-387-2251
Fax 705-739-9916
E-Mail simcoe@redcross.ca
Website https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/ontario
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianredcross 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/canadianredcross

Addresses

Address & Map
65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 809B
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 5R7
Intersection Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Non-emergency transportation for those in need, such as older adults and adults with disabilities in the community, who are unable to use public transportation or private means
  • Medical and essential travel - will drive to areas such as the GTA for medical appointments
  • Local and Long distance rides
  • Transportation to social gatherings and shopping, as resources allow
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles available
  • Member of the CT Link, Community Transportation Link

    Service Details

    Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
    Hours Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, program hours vary
    Areas Served Bracebridge ; Gravenhurst ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; P0E 1G0 ; P0E 0A1 ; P0C 1A0 ; P0C 0A2 ; L0K 1S0 ; L0K 0B2 ; Muskoka District - only southern part. i.e.: Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Kilworthy, Bala, Port Severn ; Simcoe County - parts of, excluding Orillia ; Grey County - small part of. Other agencies cover areas not serviced. Call Red Cross to confirm which agency serves a specific address.
    Eligibility
    • Older adults and adults with disabilities who cannot access public transportation
    • Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up. Each client under the age of 65 is evaluated on a case by case basis
    • Residency Requirements: must be residents of South Muskoka or Simcoe County north of HWY 89, excluding Orillia residents
    Application
    • Call
    • pre-booking required with 7 days notice for all areas but Red Cross will try to accommodate with less notice if the resources are available
    Languages English; French - Website, Publications, Interpretation depending on availability of staff
    Fees Service - Fee depends on distance

    Subjects

    Service Categories Disability Related Transportation ; Disability Related Transportation ~ Wheelchair Users ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ~ COVID-19 ; Senior Ride Programs