Program: Dryden District Senior Services - Patricia Gardens - Transportation
Organization: Dryden District Senior Services
Phone Numbers: 807-223-5278
Fax: 807-223-5273
Email: info@drydenseniorservices.ca
Website: drydenseniorservices.ca
Address:
35 Van Horne Ave
Dryden, ON
P8N 3B4
Location:
  • Located at Van Horne Ave near Princess St in downtown Dryden
  • Situated beside First United Church
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Description:
  • Partners with Dryden Native Friendship Centre to provide transportation services
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
  • Works by providing up to 6 discount taxi vouchers per month



  • Fees: Service
    Application:
    • Initial assessment required

    • Requires completion of a photo identification card (valid for 1 year); done during initial visit
    Eligibility / Target Population: Must be 60 years of age or older and meet one of the following criteria:

    • The client is in receipt of or eligible to receive other long term care community services

    • The client is isolated and requires social interaction or stimulation


    Transportation


    Client must meet one of the following criteria:

    • Unable to access public transportation because of short or long term physical limitations

    • Requires escort during the trip because of frailty or cognitive impairment

    • Specialized transit is not available or the individual does not meet the eligibility criteria for Handi-Transit

    • Public transportation is not available and friends or relatives are not available or able to provide transportation
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
    See Also: Transportation - Non-Accessible and Volunteer
    Last Updated: 7/23/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=144787

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