Please make sure to contact Coastal Community Action Inc.: Senior Companion Program to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or grocery shopping. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you have a disability. No membership is required.

The Senior Companion Program offers flexible and reliable transportation options for older adults needing non-emergency medical transportation. This program partners with public transit services to provide rides via taxi, car, bus, train, or van, ensuring that older adults can reach their medical appointments, run errands, and attend social engagements with ease. By scheduling rides in advance, either on-demand or a few days to a week ahead, riders can enjoy door-to-door transportation services that cater to their individual needs. With multiple payment options available, including insurance, Medicaid, vouchers, credit cards, checks, cash, or donations, the program aims to make transportation accessible and affordable for older adults. The pricing structure is designed to be inclusive, with some rides offered free of charge and others suggesting donations. Additionally, riders can expect assistance with packages, the option for a driver to wait during appointments, and the ability to bring service animals along for the journey. Overall, the Senior Companion Program is dedicated to enhancing the mobility and independence of older adults within the community.

Service Area

Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties

Contact Coastal Community Action Inc.: Senior Companion Program

303 McQueen Boulevard P.O. Box 729
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-1651
http://www.coastalca.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=dep_intro&dept_id=6&cat_id=1