Please make sure to contact Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services: Rides for Wellness to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments, or grocery shopping. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old. No membership is required.
Rides for Wellness is a valuable transportation program designed to support older adults in accessing the rides they need for their well-being. This program offers convenient transportation services through car and van options, ensuring that older adults can reach their destinations comfortably and safely. One significant aspect of Rides for Wellness is its donation-based model, where rides are provided free of charge, but riders are encouraged to contribute a suggested donation of $2.00 per ride. These donations aid in sustaining and expanding the program, allowing more older adults to benefit from it.
To utilize Rides for Wellness, older adults are required to schedule their rides in advance, with a minimum advance notice of a few days for car rides and up to a week for van rides. This helps in coordinating the transportation efficiently and accommodating as many ride requests as possible. By offering reliable transportation options and promoting independence and mobility for older adults, Rides for Wellness plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall well-being and quality of life for participants.
Service Area
Salt Lake County
Contact Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services: Rides for Wellness
2001 S State St STE S3400
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(385) 468-3200
http://slco.org/aging-adult-services/senior-transportation/
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