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Transportation Services
Our Belchertown Council on Aging van transports
seniors to and from the Senior Center for activities and a myriad of
programs weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transportation priority is given to our regularly scheduled congregate
meals and Supportive Day Program. As scheduling permits, we can provide
transportation to local banks, pharmacies, medical offices, post office, etc.
The van is handicapped accessible.
Call the Senior Center dispatcher at
413-323-0420
for the fee schedule, to check availability, and to make a reservation.
Alternate Transportation
If you are unable to secure a ride with our Council on Aging van,
Hulmes Transportation has ride options including, shuttle service and
fixed routes. Please call them for further details at 413-323-6100.
In addition, MV Transportation, the area’s PVTA provider can secure
ADA rides, and Dial-A-Ride door to door service. Please request your
arrangements in advance by calling 866-277-7741.
Companion Errand Program
The Companion Errand Program provides our
seniors with transportation and a companion to accompany them to
physician appointments, dental visits, physical therapy, medical tests, etc.
This program provided 1100 hours of service to over 80 seniors and
caregivers during the last twelve months and the numbers continue to grow.
Those served depend on the service for something many of us who drive take for
granted: a means to get from one place to another.
But our companions don’t just provide transportation; they go along with the
senior to these appointments.
Demand for the Companion Errand Program
continues to overwhelm our capabilities to provide this vital service. We
greatly appreciate the financial support for this program through donations from
clients served, their families, local citizens, and area businesses. The
program is currently partially funded by a Federal Title IIIE Caregiver
Assistance grant through
WestMass ElderCare, our local Aging Service Access Point.
For further information, please call Kim at
413-323-0420.
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