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Provides rides for any purpose, as long as you meet one of the following criteria: you have a disability.
The Senior Companion Program is a versatile transportation service aimed at older adults who need help getting to medical appointments, running errands, or attending social activities. This program offers the convenience of scheduling rides in advance, whether it's just a day before or a few days earlier. It operates as a public transit system, offering various modes of transportation such as taxi service, car rides, bus or train rides, and even van transportation along fixed routes.
One of the standout features of this program is its door-to-door service, ensuring that older adults are picked up from their location and safely delivered to their destination. The program's drivers can assist riders with carrying packages or bags, and they are welcoming towards service animals accompanying the riders. The pricing details of the Senior Companion Program are quite flexible, as it offers options for free rides, payment via insurance, vouchers, donations, credit cards, checks, cash, or Medicaid payments.
For added convenience, older adults using this program can enjoy shared rides if they prefer a more sociable transportation experience. The program also caters to those who require a driver to wait during appointments or errands and offers on-demand scheduling for those unexpected or last-minute transportation needs. Overall, the Senior Companion Program strives to provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options for older adults to help them maintain their independence and stay connected to their communities.
Service Area
Counties served: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Cascade, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, and Silver Bow
Contact Montana Senior Corps: Senior Companion Program
RMDC - P.O. Box 1717
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 447-1680
http://serve.mt.gov/senior-corps/
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