ontonagon county commission on aging

The Ontonagon County Commission on Aging and Lake Gogebic Senior Citizens Club, Inc offer a medical escort program to seniors age 60 and older who need assistance reaching medical facilities. This is an on-demand transportation service for non-emergency medical appointments. To schedule a ride, call the Lake Gogebic Senior Citizens Club with 48 hours advance notice. Call by Thursday the week prior to schedule a Monday appointment and ride.

Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for their mileage. Clients are asked to cover parking fees and other costs associated with the trip, including a courtesy meal for their driver if trips are over 4 hours.

Website: www.lakegogebicseniorcenter.com/

Provider Type: Non-Profit Organization; Volunteer Drivers

Headquarters: 109 Pine Street, P.O. Box 361, Bergland, MI 49910

Phone: (906) 575-3461

Service Area: Ontonagon County; Regional Service

Cost of Service: Free service, but if the trip is over 200 miles the additional cost is 50 cents per mile.

Days/Hours of Operation: 8 am - 4 pm, Monday-Friday

Service Types:

Demand-Response: Point-to-point pickup and drop-off service is provided in response to phone call requests.