Please make sure to contact St. Joseph's Hospital Highland: Friends Van - Patient Transportation to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or grocery shopping. It's open to the public and no membership is required.
Friends Van - Patient Transportation is a non-emergency medical transportation program specifically designed to assist older adults with their transportation needs. The program operates on a donation-based model, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals. Riders are encouraged to schedule their van rides several days in advance to ensure timely transportation to their medical appointments or other essential destinations.
One of the key features of Friends Van - Patient Transportation is its shared ride services, allowing multiple passengers to benefit from the program simultaneously. The vans used for transportation are equipped to provide curb-to-curb service, prioritizing the convenience and comfort of older adults throughout their journey. Best of all, this invaluable service is offered free of charge, with donations warmly welcomed to support the program's continued operation and expansion. When planning transportation needs, older adults can rely on Friends Van - Patient Transportation for reliable and efficient rides to important destinations, promoting independence and well-being within the community.
Service Area
The service area encompasses all towns within a 20-mile radius of Highland that have appointments in Highland only. Transportation is provided to Highland from Alhambra, Aviston, Breese, Greenville, Grantfork, Marine, Pierron, Pocahontas, St. Jacob, Trenton, and Troy.
Days of operation
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Contact St. Joseph's Hospital Highland: Friends Van - Patient Transportation
12866 Troxler Ave.
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 526-8254
https://www.hshs.org/st-josephs-breese/news/friends-van-service-has-new-phone-number