CANES Community Care

Site: Toronto

Service: Ride Connect

Record #: OAK0215
Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-743-3892 (after 4:30 pm and before 8 am including weekends)
Toll Free Phone 1-877-743-3025 (1-877-RIDE-025)
Fax 416-743-7654
E-Mail information@canes.on.ca
Website www.canes.on.ca/services/ride-connect-transportation
Social Media LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter
Contact Form www.canes.on.ca/contact

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A not-for-profit organization that assists clients with tasks in the home, providing emotional and social support, while helping seniors take part in the life of their community

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Jyoti Brar, Senior Director, Client Services and Capacity Building; Phone: 416-743-7654 ext 224; Email: jyoti.brar@canes.on.ca
Funding Provincial ; United Way

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Ride Connect provides transportation to and from Etobicoke, Brampton, Malton, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton and Woodbridge areas

  • client base is primarily seniors and clients with disabilities
  • specialize in rides to and from medical appointments, as well as grocery shopping and adult day programs
  • a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans as well as large 15 accessible passenger vans and buses are available when traveling with larger groups
  • view brochure for more details 
Hours

Rides available Mon-Fri 8:30 am-8 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm, Holidays 9 am-5 pm

Areas Served Milton ; Oakville
Eligibility Any senior ages 55+ or persons with a disability
  • if the client is travelling with a caregiver, there is no extra charge for the trip
  • if a passenger does not have a someone to travel with, can provide caregiver to the client for Passenger Assistance during their ride
Application
  • Call to request service
  • rides need to be requested a minimum of 4 days in advance of appointments
  • rides will be confirmed 48 hours before the client is picked up
  • pick up times may vary, and there may be a wait time to assist requests for older adults
  • any cancellation will require the clients to notify the office 24 hours in advance
Languages English ; Many other languages available
Fees Service ; see website (bottom of page) for fee structure based on annual income

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
10 Carlson Court, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M9W 6L2
 
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Intersection Attwell Dr and Carlson Ct
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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