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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUTER CONNECT
Southeast Michigan Commuter Connect (formerly MiRideshare) is a trip planning and commuter-matching service that provides a one-stop-shop trip planning tool for improving your commute, whether you carpool, vanpool, walk, bike, or
take transit. Through Commuter Connects easy-to-use interface and mobile app, you can search for all available trans- portation options for your commute by simply entering an origin and destination.
FREEDOM ROAD TRANSPORTATION
2633 S. Lapeer Suite H
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Phone: 248-232-1259
Low-income people can have volunteer drivers bring them and the drivers are paid! Freedom Road Transportation’s
Volunteer Driver Program is dedicated to filling the transportation void that is left for persons with disabilities, senior
citizens, veterans, former prisoners re-entering society and people with low incomes so that these individuals will have access to shopping, employment, entertainment, worship services, etc. in doing so, the problem of social isolation that
is exacerbated by the lack of accessible transportation will be significantly reduced.
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Find out if you qualify for this special transportation reimbursement program for Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Wash-
tenaw County Michigan Residents. Fill in the requested information and click submit, or call us at 248-232-1259 to start
your application process.
If You Qualify:
After you have completed the necessary application procedures, and it is determined you are eligible for assistance,
you will receive mileage reimbursement for your driver(s). Arrangements for travel are made between you and your
volunteer driver, as mutually convenient. Records of travel are sent to Freedom Road Transportation each month to
validate your completed travel. Freedom Road’s Volunteer Driver Program is that simple. It is very user friendly and convenient.
MEDICAID RECIPIENTS:
Dental, mental health, substance abuse (and related services) appointments by calling LOGISTICARE at 866-569-1902.
You need to give 2 days notice!! Serves Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties.
Detroit Library TIP LINE
Phone: 313-481-1300
Referrals for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties and the website can only be accessed from a Detroit library
computer. Call if you don't live near a Detroit library!
MI 2-1-1 (UNITED WAY)
Our 2-1-1 service provides referrals to programs in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe and Lapeer counties.
If you need help finding resources in your area, dial 2-1-1 or live chat to speak to a representative now. Or, search the
online database to access more than 30,000 different statewide programs and services.
If you experience problems dialing 2-1-1, dial 1-800-552-1183.
State of Michigan HELPING HAND Website
VETERAN'S HOSPITAL / Detroit
Phone: 800-511-8056
VA patients must contact their primary VA doctor, who forwards the request.The Travel Dept. makes the travel arrange-
ments. VA has contractual companies who provide car/van/ambulance transportation. The companies go to the door
and assist the patient to the vehicle. Transportation is free to eligible VA patients. If the patient is at risk (blind, unsteady
gait), the patient is taken to the Travel Dept. and escorted to their appointment. The VA Travel Dept. always calls 1-2 days before pick-up, so "if no call, no pick-up".
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American Cancer Society
Phone: 248-557-5353
Free rides to doctor's appointments!
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ROAD TO RECOVERY:
Phone: 800-227-2345
Through this program the American Cancer Society offers FREE rides to and from treatment for people with cancer
who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars.
Call to find out whether the program is available in your community or to volunteer.
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CancerCare Get You There
Phone: 800-813-HOPE (4673)
This program provides individual grants to metastatic breast cancer patients to cover transportation costs such as
gasoline, parking, tolls, taxi, bus or train fare to and from their treatment. Patients must meet certain eligibility criteria
to get this FREE service.
CAREER DRESS
55 W. Huron
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-481-8276
We are excited to announce we have partnered with the Women's Fund and Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
to create our "Motoring Women through Unemployment" program which enables us to provide our participants with
transportation assistance. This is ONLY for participants!!
HOPE Medical Clinic
Mailing address for all programs:
HOPE Clinic
P.O. Box 980311
Ypsilanti, MI 48198-0311
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HOPE Medical & Dental Clinic
518 Harriet
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-484-2989 Administration
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HOPE Wayne Medical Clinic
33608 Palmer
Westland, MI
Phone: 734-710-6688
Provides limited assistance with bus tokens, AATA Bus Fare applications and occasionally gas vouchers. Hope has a
clinical social worker who provides counseling & referrals. See email address above!
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program
25650 Kelly Road
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
Eligibility:
Generally, our volunteers serve individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
1. Persons who are 18 or older.
2. Persons who live in Macomb, Oakland & St. Clair Counties
3. Persons who live in their own home or apartment, not in a nursing home or assisted living facility
4. Persons who are unable to do the service they are requesting themselves because of a disability
or general frailty
5. Persons who are unable to get this kind of help through other means, such as paid help, other service
programs, or help from family members
- In general, our services include:
- Transportation for appointments, errands & social activities.
- Volunteers provide door-to-door service, with minimal physical assistance, using their own vehicles.
- Errands, shopping & deliveries
- Pick-up and delivery of items for persons unable to travel.
UBER HEALTH
Uber Health-a spinoff of Uber, the popular service in which drivers use their own cars to transport others--is working
with medical facilities that are will to arrange patient's transportation in order to avoid costly missed appointments.
The service bills hospitals at its regular rate, typically making it cheaper than taxis or car services. Patients interested
in the service should ask whether their facilities participate or urge them to enroll in the program. It's also HIPAA-
compliant, meaning that medical details stay private and few Uber employees have access to that information.
PACE Southeast Michigan
Corporate Office:
21700 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-514-5955 - cell Kathryn
PACE is a program of all inclusive care for people over the age of 55, that live in our service area of Wayne, Oakland
and Macomb Counties, is safe in the community and meets a level of care need. Our entire program is at no cost to
those eligible for Medicaid. PACE provides transportation to all medically necessary appointments as well as much,
much more.
Mercy Medical Angels
4620 Haygood Suite 3
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Mercy Medical Angels’ ground transportation program assists financially qualifying patients. Patients are provided
with gas cards, or commercial bus or Amtrak tickets to medical-related treatment. These trips are for non-local med-
ical care more than 50 miles away.
See other Hospital Transportation Programs below!
METRO DETROIT & DETROIT
Call for a transit schedule
Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Taylor, Romulus 734-941-8996
Riverview, Southgate, Taylor, Wyandotte 734-283-5550
Local Community Service:
Allen Park 313-928-0770
River Rouge 313-842-4200
Romulus 734-942-6852
Wyandotte 734-324-7275 734-324-7278
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Got a new Job? Looking to save money?
Receive a complimentary 31 Day Pass ($66.00 value) to SMART!
Apply within your first 30 days of work and employers can apply on behalf of their employees!
Crossroads of Michigan
Main Office
2424 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313-831-2787
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Crossroads EAST at Salem
21230 Moross
Detroit, MI 48236
Phone: 313-822-4441
Whether it's getting to an important doctor's appointment, a new job, etc., people turn to Crossroads for help!
Detroit Transit System (DDOT)
The DDOT offers service to residents of the City of Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and other specific destinations.
The system makes public transit services available for all residents and a major portion of DDOT riders are Senior
Citizens. 30 new buses have been added as well as new destinations such as the DIA, Belle Isle, etc. Also WIFI equipped!
Download the Transit App to navigate routes, plan trips and see bus arrival times.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging Transportation Program
1333 Brewery Park Blvd. Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207-4544
Phone: 313-446-4444
Provides non-emergency medical transportation services to disabled persons 18 years and older and seniors 50 years
and older. Qualifying trips include medical appointments, dental appointments, therapy, pharmacy and work-related trips.
Call at least 2 days before the trip to schedule an appointment!
Service area includes the following: Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, the five Grosse Points, Eastpointe, Warren, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Southfield, Redford, Dearborn, Melvindale, River Rouge and Ecorse.
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Myride2
Phone: 855-myride2 (697-4332) Toll Free
Myride2.com helps seniors and adults with disabilities in Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan
find transportation. Need a ride? We’ll help you coordinate your transportation options. Whether you need information to assist you with finding transportation resources, continuing to drive safely, or how to use public transportation, myride2
can help you.
Downriver Community Conference Transportation
15100 Northline
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-362-7029 Transportation Dispatch
Our fleet currently consists of ten vehicles, most of which are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate passengers
with disabilities. The service provided is demand driven, responsive to need, and focused on serving the most vulnerable populations. DCC Transportation currently has only a few available appointment times per month for non-emergency med-
ical trips for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Contact DCC Transportation Dispatch above to see if an appointment
time is available and if you qualify. DCC does not guarantee that all callers will qualify or that every trip can be scheduled.
It is best to give as much notice as possible (at least 24 hour notice is required; up to two weeks is preferred).
Matrix Human Services
MAIN OFFICE:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-962-5255 HIV/AIDS Program: 877-931-3248
Free transportation to appointments for HIV/AIDS clients and low-cost non-emergency medical transportation for Seniors.
SEMCOG Alternative Commute Programs
535 Griswold Suite 300
Detroit, MI 48226-3602
Phone: 800-961-3334 313-961-4266
MichiVan Commuter Vanpools
MichiVan, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Transportation and operated by vRide, Inc. and Enterprise Rideshare, supplies fully insured passenger vans to commuter groups.
Under this program:
1. 7 to 15 commuters share a van along an established route.
2. Riders pay a monthly fee as low as $66.78 per month based on their on- way mileage commute and the size of the van.
3. MichiVan operators provide the vehicle and picks up the tab on maintenance, insurance, titling, licensing and repairs.
4. One person volunteers to be the primary driver of the van and rides FREE.
5. A vanpool group usually meets at a centralized location, such as a shopping mall, grocery store or carpool lot.
6. A free emergency ride home service for unexpected occurrences such as overtime, a family emergency or illness or
injury in the workplace.
7. The vanpool program is open to individual members of the public. MDOT also helps employers develop vanpools and
ride-sharing programs for their employees.
Form or Join a Vanpool:
MichiVan-vRide
800-VAN-RIDE (800-826-7433)
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MichiVan-Enterprise
800-VAN-4-WORK (800-826-4-9675)
The Senior Alliance (Area Agency on Aging) New Address!
3200 Greenfield Suite 100
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 734-722-2830
The Senior Alliance provides limited transportation services for adults age 60 and over living within the 34
communities of southern and western Wayne County. Our FREE Transportation Program provides a "ride
of last resort" when other community transportation options are not available. Our professional drivers are
able to transport those individuals who use wheelchairs walkers, or canes. Transportation Services: Care-
giver Respite, Non-Emergency Medical and Social Service Appointments.
TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS (AND SOME FOR THE DISABLED) ONLY!
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transit (the SMART bus system) offers a "demand-response" service in some Downriver communities. For details on what is offered where you live, call SMART Customer Service at 313-962-5515.
Cancellations: 313-961-9594
Community Transit TDD 800-624-3455
Fixed Route TDD 313-223-2305
The Matrix Center
13560 E. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313-526-4000
Seniors, 55+, can receive FREE or low-cost rides to doctor's appointments, social security office, DHS and
other appointments by calling MATRIX to schedule a ride. You must call 48 hours prior to schedule an appointment.
PAATS Transportation
Phone: 313-394-9712
Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Services (PAATS) is partner organization of The Helm. If you are a resident of
Harper Woods or Grosse Pointes and are 60+ and/or disabled, PAATS bus service is available to you.
- Reservations must be made at least two days in advance
- All passengers riding on PAATS and returning after 3:00 p.m. must make a return appointment
- All appointments must be made by 1:00 p.m.
- Fees vary from $2 to $4 each way. Please call for more information about the cost of rides
ST. PATRICK SENIOR CENTER, INC.
58 Parsons
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-833-7080
Transportation for Medical Care:
St. Pat has long provided transportation services – both to and from the center, and to medical appointments. Over the
last two years, this program has become more important than ever. Six days a week, our team of seven drivers pick up
dozens of clients – taking them to checkups, specialty appointments, and dialysis. Many of the people we drive have no
other means of transportation, so St Pat is their only option.
To learn more about our transportation services, call 313-831-2520.
Allen Park:
SMART Community Connector 313-961-6030
Senior Citizens Alternative Transportation 313-928-0770
Belleville:
Wheels for Independence 734-697-3733
Brownstown Township:
Senior Center 734-675-0920
Downriver Cab 734-675-0920
Authorization is required from the Recreation Department
Canton Township:
Fish Volunteers 734-261-1011
Mobility Transportation: 734-975-4630 888-539-9879
Dearborn:
Senior Citizen Bus Service 313-943-4083
SMART Community Connector 313-961-6030
Dearborn Heights:
Dearborn Heights Helpers 313-277-7844
SMART Community Connector 313-961-6030 Senior Services 313-277-7765
Detroit:
Eastside Butzel Family Center
7737 Kercheval
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-281-4030
- Must be a resident of the City of Detroit
- Must present identification (ID)
- Must present Social Security card
- Must present proof of income
- Transportation provided by Checker Cab
- Five (5) FREE rides per month
- Pickups only – 8:00am -11:30am
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Modivicare (formerly Logisticare)
Phone: 866-569-1902
- Two (2) day notice required
- Only insurance type accepted: Medicaid / FREE
- Transportation is for medical appointments only
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Reuther Older Adult & Wellness Center – Matrix Center
450 Eliot
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-831-8650
- $5 cost sharing / Within City of Detroit only
- No dialysis, no physical therapy trips
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MetroLift
1301 E. Warren
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-933-1300
Rates based on income
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Response Transportation
9601 St. Mary
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-838-0046
- FIA medical transportation statement
- Free for seniors age 62 and up
- $10 round trip for individuals under age 62
Ecorse:
SMART Community Connector 313--382-3305
Senior Center 313-382-3305
Flat Rock:
Recreation Department 734-782-3488 Also see below!
Garden City:
Nankin Transit Commission 734-729-2710
Gibraltar:
Community Center (special trips only) 734-671-1466
Grosse Ile Township:
Recreation Department 734-675-2364
Hamtramck Senior Citizens Center
Phone: 313-365-6260
Highland Park Senior Citizens Center
Phone: 313-365-1718
Inkster:
Inkster Senior Services 313-561-2650
Nankin Transit Commission 734-729-2710
Lincoln Park:
SMART Community Connector 313-961-6030
Lincoln Park Senior Citizens 313-386-3102
Livonia:
Civic Park Senior Center 734-466-2555
Community Connector 734-466-2700
Melvindale:
SMART Community Connector 313-961-6030
Melvindale Senior Citizens 313-429-1089 ext. 1074
Northville/Northville Township:
Parks & Recreation 248-349-4140
Plymouth/Plymouth Township:
FISH of Plymouth (volunteers) 734-261-1011
Senior Van Service 734-459-8888
Mobility Transportation 734-477-6404 (township only)
Redford Township:
Redford Connector 313-387-2770
River Rouge:
SMART Community Connector 1-313-961-6030
River Rouge Senior Activity Center 1-313-842-3360
Riverview:
SMART Community Connector 313--283-5550
Riverview Senior Center 734-281-4219
For Riverview residents 60 and older who are unable to drive or do not have access to transportation
are eligible for the senior cab service.
Rockwood:
See below!
Romulus:
SMART Community Transit 734-955-4120
Romulus Senior Center 734-955-4120
Southgate:
SMART Community Connector 734-283-5550
Southgate Senior Citizens 734-258-3066
Sumpter Township:
Sumpter Senior Citizens 734-461-9373
Taylor:
SMART Community Connector 734-283-5550 313-961-6030
Downriver Cab Service for Taylor Seniors 734-283-9090
Taylor Senior Center 313-291-7740
Transportation offered to City of Taylor residents 50+ years of age Mon-Fri. Transportation will be offered to the
center during business hours for classes & activities. A 24-hour reservation is required, must call and speak with
Trenton:
SMART Community Connector 866-962-5515
In Trenton, SMART takes you to Oakwood, Southgate Super K and Meijers, and other locations. Service hours are
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday -Friday. Please call 6 days in advance for medical trips, 2 days for non-medical.
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City of Trenton "Loop" Bus 734-675-0063 at least one day in advance. There is a $1 charge to ride the bus and this
includes both the pick-up and return trip.
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Trenton Senior Center 734-675-0063
Senior Transportation Service / Quality of Life Transportation 734-692-5632 / 866-434-9919
Service is available Monday--Friday 8 am. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. excluding holidays & excluding transportation to the Airport. You must be a Trenton resident and live within the city limits of Trenton, be at least 60
years of age or older, or disabled. Disabled residents, under the age of 60 must provide proper documentation to reg-
ister which is free. Your travel area covers most or all of Riverview, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, & Wyand-
otte and the cost is $3 each way. If traveling outside of these boundaries, there is an additional charge of $3.00 per
mile. Call at least one-hour in advance and preferably 24 hours.
Van Buren Township:
September Days Senior Center 734-699-8919
Wayne:
Nankin Transit Commission 734-729-2710
Westland:
Nankin Transit Commission 734-729-2710
Woodhaven:
Senior Center 734-231-6987 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon. thru Friday
Woodhaven On Wheels: Offers curbside bus service during the week for those 55 and older who do not own a vehicle
or are unable to drive for medical reasons. Passengers must meet the bus at the curb and a 48-hour advance notice is required. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 734-675-4926.
Wyandotte:
SMART Community Connector -866-962-5515 **For Seniors 60 and over!
Wyandotte Recreation Department 734-324-7285 OR 734-324-7286 between 9:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mon. thru Fridays. Wyandotte also has a volunteer program that will take seniors to doctor appointments and other necessary trips. The Wyandotte senior bus makes trips to Southland Center in Taylor every Monday. The cost is $2 and there's a limit of 11 passengers. The first 11 callers will be placed on the list. Pickups will start at 9:30 a.m. and on the return trip, the bus
will pick up shoppers at 12:30 p.m. at the J.C.Penney back entrance (the catalog pickup area). Call 734-324-7285 be-
tween 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to reserve your spot.
(Also has a Token Program ($1.75 each) and are available for sale at the Wyandotte Recreation Center).
**If you are a person with a disability and unable to drive, you must provide written proof from your Doctor's office.
Call 324-7295 for more info.
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The Wyandotte Recreation, Leisure & Culture Dept. in conjunction with SMART, operates a bus and van service for
Wyandotte Senior Citizens 55 & Over & People with Disabilities. The vehicles are available to transport seniors &
disabled persons within the local area for a fee of $1 (one-way). Call 734-324-4522, 24 hours in advance to schedule
a pick-up time. Boundaries: Anywhere in the City of Wyandotte & Southgate.
Dial-A-Ride:
Harper Woods 313-343-2580
Redford 313-387-2770
Riverview and Trenton 734-676-7640
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Rockwood Senior Bus Service
Senior Citizens can register at the Rockwood Community Center (32001 Fort Road) to take advantage of the city's new transportation service. Rockwood residents 60 years old & up, low-income or physically challenged but physically able
to ride. Riders must give 24-hour notice. The program takes riders to medical appointments, shopping and other places.
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Complete information: 734-379-5600
Flat Rock Bus Transportation
"Curb-to-Curb Transportation" is provided for Senior Citizens and low income people who do not own a vehicle or are un-
able to drive for medical reasons. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and riders must be registered. Tuesday is the designated shopping day and the bus does not run on Thursdays. Call to schedule your ride at 734-379-
1450 #201. M-W-F 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Shopping). A $1 donation is appreciated.
Service area: Entire City of Flat Rock, North-Telegraph to Northline, East-to-West Jefferson, South-to E. Huron River Drive.
OTHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:
Community Living Services, Inc.
35425 W. Michigan Ave.
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-72--4697
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing supports and services that keep older adults and adults with physical disabilities in their homes and communities. Serves people living in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Eastside Community Resources and Assistance Center EZ Ride Transit Project
Phone: 313-521-1900
This Center's services are available to adults 55 and older residing in the east side of Detroit. Travel destinations cannot
be past 9 Mile (North) and other existing city boundaries with the exception of medical appointments, which may cross
into Macomb and Oakland counties. Must provide 1 week advanced notice. Operates M-F between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Cost is $1.50 each way.
Community Health Awareness Group (C.H.A.G.)
1300 W. Fort
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-963-3434
Program transports HIV + individuals to and from medical appointments and psycho-social support groups. The objective
of the program is to reduce social isolation and provide access to primary care & other support services. The program also takes clients to other special community events by request, including conferences, picnics, community retreats and training. Call 48 hours in advance to schedule a ride.
CHASS (Community Health and Social Services Center)
Administrative Offices:
5636 W. Fort
Detroit, MI 48209
Phone: 313-849-3920
Primary health care delivery, dental care, behavioral health services, individual and group nutritional counseling, intimate partner violence support and prevent, chronic illness care management.
Need transportation to your next appointment at CHASS Center?
If you live in the zip codes: 48209, 48210, 48216, 48218, 48146, and 48122
We provide curb to curb van service for patients with medical, dental or behavioral health appointments. Request the
service at each appointment or call us during business hours to schedule transportation:
Nankin Transit Commission
Phone: 734-729-2710
Nankin Transit Commission offers service to residents of Garden City, Inkster, Wayne and Westland. Nankin services are available to adults 55 and older, and physically or mentally handicapped individuals.Travel destinations cannot be outside
of Garden City, Inkster, Wayne or Westland. Must provide 48 hours advance notice for medical transportation and 24 hours
for other services. $1 per person each way.
Botsford Hospital Ride:
Provided by Community EMS 248-471-0909
Transportation to Botsford Hospital or the physicians offices. At least 2 weeks notice required. Boundaries: N-15 Mile (Maple), S-Van born, E-Woodward, W-Beck Road
Garden City Osteopathic Hospital
734-458-4500 M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Transports persons with appointments to the hospital. Must live within the following communities: Garden City, Inkster, Westland, Wayne, Redford Twp. or Livonia.
Oakwood Health Systems
Healthlink Van 800-245-3725 #2 Monday thru Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Provides medical transportation to Oakwood, Heritage, Annapolis, and Southshore Hospitals.
St. Mary-Mercy Hospital Courtesy Van Service
Phone: 734-655-4826
Must be receiving services at the hospital.
Bi-County Hospital
Phone: 586-759-7433
Rides are available to and from Bi-County Hospital and to any medical offices on the hospital campus or within a block
of the hospital. Transportation is scheduled on a first-come basis as much as one month in advance between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. Appointments must be between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to insure return trip availability. Only one of the two transportation vehicles has a wheelchair lift (when calling to schedule, advise if this is a need). $4 round-trip transport-
ation. (Note: physical therapy and eye doctor appointments may be reimbursed by the doctors).
St. John Macomb Hospital
(at 12 & Hoover)
Has complimentary transportation for appointments at Macomb Hospital and the Medical Office Building. Call at least
72 hours in advance between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wheelchair accommodations are available (when sched-
uling, advise if this is a need). Appointments should not be later than 2 p.m. to insure return trip availability.
Henry Ford Senior Independence
Phone: 313-653-2020
Available to take seniors 55 years of age and older, to medical & support services appointments. Open to residents
of Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Redford, Harper Woods, and the Grosse Pointes.
American Kidney Foundation
6110 Executive Blvd. #1010
Rockville, MD 20852
Offers Travel assistance to kidney patients.
Patient Advocate Foundation MedCare Line
Colorectal Care Line (CCL)
421 Butler Farm
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 866-657-8634
The Colorectal CareLine Financial Assistance Fund will provide one-time grants in the amount of $400.00 to eligible
Colorectal patients who need support with the cost of gas, parking, tolls and/or public transportation associated with
their treatment.
AIDS Partnership Michigan
2751 E. Jefferson Suite 301
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-9800
Transportation for those living with AIDS or HIV.
Health Emergency Lifeline Program (H.E.L.P.)
1726 Howard
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-832-3300 888-435-5655
Emergency transportation by cab to hospital & doctor appointments. Must be a client!
STAT Patient's Family Services / Pope John Hospitality House
Contact: Most Holy Trinity Church
3977 Second Ave.
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-965-4450
Provides transportation to families whose children have cancer.
Bridging Communities
6900 McGraw
Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: 313-361-6377
Provides case management and volunteer services to elderly people, including transportation to medical appointments.
Peoples Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit
Administrative Office:
420 S. Leigh
Detroit, MI 48209
Phone: 313-554-3111
SeniorProgram Location:
2339 Caniff Ave.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Phone: 313-365-6260
Contact:
Grace Holness / Seniors Program Manager
Senior Day Time Center:
The Senior Day Time Center opened in 1977 and is owned by PCS. The center is a full-service day-care agency staffed
by caring medical and social work professionals. The center offers daytime care for seniors who need a little extra help
with meals, showering, and monitoring of medication as well as those experiencing Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
This location also offers a wellness center for senior citizens to promote healthy lifestyles and habits.
Adult Day Services:
- Tier 2 Community Living Support
Transportation for Seniors & Disabled
- Food & Friendship Lunch for Senior Citizens
Lutheran Social Services
8131 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-823-7700
Lutheran Social Services has an area of service called In-Home Services that helps seniors, persons with disabilities
and people convalescing from an illness or surgery to develop and maintain their independence. Provides mobility
assistance and transportation. Rates are competitive and funding may be available for some services from govern-
mental services.
LENAWEE COUNTY
Saline Social Services
131 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: 734-429-4570
Offers transportation on a limited and case-by-case basis.
Community Action Agency
400 W. South
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-7861 800-438-1845
Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties
199 N. Broad
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-2191
Senior Transportation Program provides transportation to medical appointments for senior citizens in our community
who are unable to do it themselves.
MACOMB COUNTY
Macomb Resource Page
Macomb Community Action Community Services Division /Transportation
21885 Dunham #10
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 586-469-6999 TDD: 586-469-5962
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers /
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
8075 Ritter
Center Line, MI 48015
Phone: 586-757-5551
Transportation is provided by volunteer drivers for disabled adults who have no other transportation resources.
Arrangements must be made at least 2-3 days in advance.
Macomb County Community Services Agency (M.C.C.S.A.)
21885 Dunham
VerKuilen Building #10
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 586-469-5225 TTD: 586-469-5225
Provides free transportation for dialysis and chemotherapy patients below 125% of poverty level who have no access
to a vehicle nor an alternate means of transportation. Also, senior citizens, people with limited income and people who
are physically challenged. Limited income children are transported to Head Start classrooms. Also, transportation to
pick up Focus: HOPE or other emergency food, FIA offices and doctor's offices. An intake must first be done at M.C.C.
S.A.
SMART Jobs Programs
Phone: 313-223-2191
Get-A-Job-Get-A-Ride! Gives a free SMART card for unlimited rides for a month for new employees (maximum of one
a year). TransitChek: Employers can get a tax-deductible business expense and employees get a tax-free benefit of up
to $65 per employee per month (essentially free transportation).
SMART
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Phone: 800-624-3450
A curb-to-curb advanced reservation service is available for disabled individuals (must meet ADA requirements) only
within 3/4 mile of a SMART regular route. Call the ADA Coordinator weekdays at 313-223-2304 to obtain an ADA appli-
cation. Once certified call 800-624-3450 at least 24 hours ahead to schedule trips. All rides are $3 each.
Michigan WORKS! Work First
Phone: 586-477-9200
Gives $6 per day reimbursement ($10 in some northern cities) bus tickets, or a referral for the M.C.C.S.A. van for FIP applicants / recipients who attend the Work First training.
COMMUNITY TRANSIT
Community Transit services are supported by SMART but designed and operated by local communities to meet the
specific needs in the neighborhood. Except for Mount Clemens, all require advance reservations. For details, see
Roseville Parks and Recreation Dept.
Phone: 586-445-5480
Shelby Twp. Senior Center (also serves Utica)
Phone: 586-739-7540
St. Clair Shores Senior Center
Phone: 586-498-2331
Sterling Heights Senior Center
Phone: 586-446-2757
Bruce Twp. & Washington Twp.
Phone: 586-752-9010
Chesterfield Twp.
Phone: 586-749-7713
Romeo
Phone: 586-752-9010
City of Warren Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Phone: 586-268-0551
Clinton Twp. Senior Adult Life Center
Phone: 586-286-9476
City of Eastpointe
Phone: 586-445-5085
City of Frazer
Phone: 586-294-4611
Harrison Twp. Senior Center
Phone: 586-466-1497
Macomb Twp. Government Offices
Phone: 586-992-2900
MONROE COUNTY
Monroe Cancer Connection
800 Stewart
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-240-5400
FREE rides to doctor's appointments and medical testing/treatment appointments when diagnosed with cancer--
no age limits.
Monroe County Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S. Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775
Transportation (Specialized):
The Specialized Transportation Department provides reliable transportation to non-emergency medical appointments
and treatments for senior and non-senior Monroe County residents with disability for a chronic medical condition.
Many of the transportation vans are equipped with wheelchair lifts with seating for 6-10 passengers. The programs
operate Monday through Friday with morning and afternoon shifts. One week notice is preferred.
Lake Erie Transit
The Lake Erie Transit (LET) offers service to residents of Bedford, Frenchtown, Monroe, Milan and other parts of Monroe County. The system makes public transit services available for all residents and a major portion of LET riders are Senior Citizens.
Phone: 734-242-6766 734-242-6672
TDD 734-242-9093
Dial-A-Ride/Advanced Reservation Services
Bedford 734-847-1170
Milan 734-439-1125
Monroe 734-242-6670
Bedford Health Van
1623 W. Sterns
Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: 734-850-6045
Van service for non-emergency medical appointments for Monroe Co. residents. Call for a free schedule.
OAKLAND COUNTY
Oakland County Veterans' Services provides barrier-free transportation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor for veterans seeking treatment.
Veterans must be in the North Office Building, 26 East, 2nd floor lobby, Troy/South Oakland Office lobby (entrance B),
Walled Lake WIC Office or Southfield Health Department on the days listed above, before 8:30 am to be transported.
Home wheelchair pickups are available, but must be requested in advance.
- Wednesday: Pontiac & Southfield
- Thursday: Pontiac & Walled Lake
Contact our Pontiac office at 248-858-0785 if you have any questions or to schedule a wheelchair pickup.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging Transportation Program
1333 Brewery Park Blvd. Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207-4544
Phone: 313-446-4444
Provides non-emergency medical transportation services to disabled persons 18 years and older and seniors 50 years
and older. Qualifying trips include medical appointments, dental appointments, therapy, pharmacy and work-related trips.
Call at least 2 days before the trip to schedule an appointment! Service area includes the following: Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, the five Grosse Points, Eastpointe, Warren, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Southfield, Redford, Dearborn, Melvindale, River Rouge and Ecorse. Cost per Trip: $2.50 each way
Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA)
205 W. Livingston
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-887-4979
A door-to-door demand response transportation service for resident seniors age 55+ and disabled adults age 18+ of
Highland Township, Walled Lake, Waterford and White Lake with 12 lift-equipped vehicles. It is operated in partnership
with SMART through the Community Transit program. The cost for the service is a nominal fee of $2.50 each or Buy 10
Get 1 Free Packs for $25.
Neighborhood House
1720 South Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI, 48307
Phone: 248-651-5836
Neighborhood House provides our neighbors in need with transportation to and from doctors’ appointments and social services visits. Each year, we provide approximately 550 rides, ensuring that our neighbors with-out transportation can
get to and from essential services.
Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit
6555 W. Maple
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 248-592-2300
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25900 Greenfield #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2300
Each year, we provide approximately 30,000 rides to older adults and people with disabilities who otherwise would be
unable to attend jobs, medical appointments, religious service and social events, and run errands. Our licensed and
insured drivers offer door-through-door assistance, depending on the level of need, and wheelchair transportation is
also available. Transportation hours are 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday. Special arrangements outside regular
working hours are available with advance notice and require a reservation. If you or a loved one is in need of transpor- tation, please contact us at 248-592-2266
Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH)
1720 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI
Phone: 248-651-5836
Neighborhood House provides our neighbors in need with transportation to and from doctors’ appointments and social services visits. Each year, we drive approximately 550 rides, ensuring that our neighbors without transportation can get
to and from essential services.
NORTH OAKLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (NOTA)
675 S Glaspie Suite A
Oxford, MI 48371
Phone: 248-628-7900
NOTA is a transportation service *serving senior, disabled, and low-income residents of Oxford, Orion, Addison Township,
and Leonard 7 DAYS A WEEK! Registration is required to use NOTA’s service. NOTA operates 16 routes Monday–Friday
and two routes on Saturday and Sunday for local services only. They have 22 vehicles and 21 are wheelchair equipped.
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You may pick up an application or apply in-person at their office Monday–Friday or call their office (248-693-7100) and
request one be mailed to you. Completed applications may be dropped off in-person or mailed to their office or emailed
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To Schedule Rides:
Call 248-693-7100 Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Once registered, schedule your ride at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance
for the best chance of getting the times you need. Voicemail is not available to schedule rides; you must speak with a dispatcher.
Cost:
Fares are $2 per ride/stop for any location within their service area. Exact fare only or tokens accepted. Tokens are available for purchase at their office. Buy 10 tokens get one free!
Hours Of Operation:
- Monday–Friday: 6AM–5PM (limited rides available until 9 PM)
- Saturday: 8AM–4PM (local only)
- Sunday: 8AM–2PM (local only)
Pointe Area Assisted Transportation
Phone: 313-343-2580
Serves City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods,
and Harper Woods.
Novi Senior Transportation Service
Phone: 248-735-5617
Beginning April 6th, 2012 Novi Senior Transportation Service will expand to offer rides 10 miles beyond the city limits
and will add non-medical destinations to its stops. The new service is for residents age 55 and older or physically chal-
lenged non-seniors. Riders will be able to take the vans to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, friend's homes and other places. Six buses are to run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. After-hours trips can be made until
9 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m. Saturdays with three days' notice. The cost is $4 for a ride within the city and $6 for a ride
outside the city within the 10 miles.
Auburn Hills Senior Center
Phone: 248-370-9353
Berkey Parks and Recreation Department
Phone: 248-658-3470
Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council
(Serves Birmingham School District residents) Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Franklin, portions of Bloom-
field Twp., Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Southfield.
Phone: 248-203-5270
Bloomfield Twp. Senior Services
(Also serves Bloomfield Hills)
Phone: 248-341-6450
Clawson Senior Center
Phone: 248-583-6700
Farmington Hills Senior Center
(Also serves Farmington)
Phone: 248-473-1864
Ferndale Senior Center
(Also serves Pleasant Ridge)
Phone: 248-544-6767, ext. 3366
Hazel Park Recreation Center
Phone: 248-546-4093
Huntington Woods Recreation Department
Phone: 248-541-3030
Transportation of Southfield Seniors
(also serves Lathrup Village)
Phone: 248-796-4658
Troy People Concerned
2045 Austin Dr.
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 248-528-9199
Transportation for seniors to medical and dental appointments.
Troy Medi-Go Plus
Phone: 248-457-1100
This door-to-door small bus service provides transportation for Troy residents age 60 and older and to disabled resi-
dents of all ages to medical offices in Troy, and the surrounding areas to work, to the Troy Community Center, and to shopping Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call for details and reservation information. Donations accepted.
Open Door Outreach Center
7170 Cooley Lake
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-360-2930
Provides assistance to low-to-moderate income families experiencing emergency-related transportation needs in Water-
ford, White Lake, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Commerce, Walled Lake and parts of Wixom. Referrals from other agencies are also accepted.
Madison Heights Senior Center
Phone: 248-545-3464
Oak Park Senior Center
Phone: 248-691-7575
City of Pontiac Televan Service
Phone: 248-758-3930
Royal Oak Senior Transportation Program
Phone: 248-246-3914
Appointments can be made by calling the Mahany-Meininger Senior Community Center between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm; although the M/M Center remains closed to the public, employees are there happy to assist.
Royal Oak Township
Phone: 248-547-9800, ext. 225
City of Walled Lake
Phone: 248-624-4847
West Bloomfield Park and Recreation
Phone: 248-706-2411
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Washtenaw County PORT (Project Outreach)
SOS Community Services
ADMINISTRATION
101 South Huron
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-485-8730
Website: https://soscs.org
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RESOURCE CENTER
114 North River
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
If you need help with transportation, you can get two half-fare tokens per month at SOS's Resource Center. You also can
get help to apply for a Fare Deal card, which will allow you to ride the bus for half-price. If you have Medicaid or food assist- ance, you qualify for a Fare Deal Card. Students and University of Michigan employees can ride the bus for free.
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
2245 S. State Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-769-0209
Our fleet of CareVans is comprised of four vehicles, one of which is equipped with a wheelchair lift. The program is designed to provide Older Adults and disabled clients with a low-cost transportation option to ensure they can attend medical appoint- ments, grocery stores, pharmacies, work, or to make attending events and programs at places like Hill Auditorium, The Art Museum, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, etc. possible!
Recurring Appointments:
Reservations can be made for recurring (standing) appointments and events up to one month in advance. Passengers must
notify JFS 24 hours in advance of any changes in recurring appointments, otherwise the cancellation policy will apply.
Northfield Human Services
10 Jennings
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Phone: 734-449-0110
The People's Express is a specialized transportation service available to the residents of Washtenaw Co.
The People's Express is the driving force that enables low-income, disadvantaged, and senior citizens to become more independent and an active part of their community.
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Reservations must be made at least 3 business days in advance. On-demand rides available only as time permits.
For a reservation, call 877-214-6073 from 10 am to 2 pm Monday thru Friday to speak to an operator. Messages can
be left 24/7.
SYNOD HELPS
615 S. Mansfield
P.O. Box 980465
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-483-9363
Synod Community Services was founded to provide essential mental health safety-net services for those with chronic
and persistent mental illness in Washtenaw Co. Today, Synod provides essential services in three counties and works
with individuals facing a variety of challenges from mental illness to addiction disorders.
Essential safety net services include:
- Community Living Supports
To ensure access to services, Synod’s residential programs are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
