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CT Link

Site: No Physical Location

Service: Transportation to Vaccine Clinics - Simcoe County

Record #: CWD0009
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 26 Mar 2021

Contacts

Office Phone No public phone number available
Website www.ctlink.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
Simcoe County, ON
Canada
 
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Physical Access Accessible vehicles are available

Description

Description (Service) Group of local community transportation providers offering door-to-door transportation to COVID-19 Vaccination appointments for seniors and individuals with disabilities living in Simcoe County.

Service Details

Hours Booking website: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Individual Transportation providers hours vary
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Frail seniors, older adults, adults with physical or cognitive disabilities, and adults with mental illness, who:
  • Has vaccine appointment booked
  • Live in Simcoe County
  • Require assistance when travelling
  • Find it difficult to use public transit
  • Are not eligible for other assisted transportation programs


Please note that some transportation providers may have specific eligibility criteria. Please use the search and read through the more info link to find out if you are eligible with your areas provider.
Application Must sign up on the website first in order to book an appointment through the online booking tool.
Clients will be called by the transportation provider staff to confirm their request and arrange the ride. They will also be called if a ride cannot be fulfilled
For booking, the more notice the better. Same day requests MIGHT be accepted, but it's on a case-by-case basis, depending on the availability of drivers that day. There is no guarantee that a same day request can be accommodated
To cancel a booked appointment, clients should call the transportation provider directly.
Languages English
Fees Vary. Most transportation providers are offering vaccination rides free of charge. Community Reach will be charging based on distance travelled.

Subjects

Service Categories Vaccination Site Rides

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