Please make sure to contact The Helm at the Boll Life Center: Medical Escort Service to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old, or you have a disability. No membership is required.

The Medical Escort Service program offers non-emergency medical transportation for older adults, providing access to transportation via taxi, public transit, or private car. Riders are required to schedule rides in advance, with options for on-demand scheduling available. The program accepts various forms of payment, including insurance, vouchers, donations, and Medicaid payments. Pricing details can range from free with encouraged donations to flat fees or membership charges. This paratransit service assists older adults with door-to-door transportation, allowing for additional services such as carrying packages or bags. Riders have the option to request a driver to wait for them during appointments or errands. The program ensures accessibility by permitting service animals onboard and offering curb-to-curb or shared ride services. Whether it's a short trip or a ride along a fixed route, the Medical Escort Service program aims to provide convenient and reliable transportation for older adults to access medical appointments and essential services.

Service Area

Services provided to the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods areas.

Days of operation

Contact The Helm at the Boll Life Center: Medical Escort Service

158 Ridge Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 882-9600
https://helmlife.org/services-support/