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Need Help with Transportation and Home Safety?
For more than 20 years, North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) has provided helpful and caring services to local seniors through their In Service of Seniors Program.
This initiative helps older adults in northern Allegheny County age 60 and older live healthy and safe with dignity in their homes. There are no income restrictions and the services are free.
“Many of our older neighbors have limited support and simply need a little help to keep living independently. A ride to the doctor, a trip to the grocery store, a friendly call, or a home safety check can make all the difference,” NHCO’s Outreach Manager Nancy Jones said.
Rides to Essential Appointments and Shopping:
Volunteers use their own vehicle to take seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other errands. Susan receives rides to a local hospital for cancer treatment.
“My volunteer was on time and super-efficient, very dependable. I felt safe. I thank you so much for getting me to these very important appointments,” she said.
Free Rides for Seniors Shuttle:
Free Rides for Seniors ten passenger shuttles provide transportation along the Route 28 corridor weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seniors can get rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, UPMC St. Margaret and other important destinations.
Donna is a senior who lives in Millvale, where residents do not have a nearby grocery store, and she does not drive. Luckily, Free Rides for Seniors can give her a lift.
“I can count on that every week, so I don’t have to worry,” she said.
Home Safety Checks:
Volunteers visit a senior’s home to check for fire and fall hazards, install smoke alarms and make safety repairs as needed.
Telephone Reassurance Calls:
Volunteers call seniors who live alone, ensuring they are safe and their needs are met, including food, medicine, and other essentials. If they need anything, NHCO will help.
“We want to be sure that our most vulnerable seniors are not experiencing isolation and loneliness and they know they have someone they can call for a little help,” said Nancy Jones.
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Nancy Jones, North Hills Community Outreach. She can be reached at 412.487.6316 X3321 or nljones@nhco.org. See their ad on page 35.
Forbes Trail Faith & Action Program
4600 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville 15668 724-327-3353
Free Medical Shuttle for the Alle-Kiski Valley
724-889-0029 Residents receive free, non-emergency medical transportation service. Call for details.
500 Chapel Harbor Dr, Pittsburgh 15238 412-449-0151 Shuttles transport senior citizens to the grocery store, doctor’s offi ces, pharmacy, UPMC St Margaret Hospital and other locations within its boundaries. Call for details.
Free Transit Program for Senior Citizens
717-783-8025
Freedom Transit - Washington Cty
50 E Chestnut St, Washington 15301 724-223-8747 Off ers door to door transportation services for medical appointments, shopping, work, visiting, church, or recreational trips.
GoGoGrandparent
www.gogograndparent.com 855-464-6872 GoGoGrandparent allows older adults to utilize on demand transportation companies like Lyft, while keeping family and loved ones notifi ed.
Handicap Parking – PA Dept of Transportation
800-932-4600
Heritage Community Transportation
www.heritageserves.org 412-351-2200 Serves 15 communities east of the City of Pittsburgh.
In Service of Seniors - Allegheny County
221 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh 15221 412-345-7420
Jefferson Regional Medical Center for Senior Services
565 Coal Valley Rd, Jeff erson Hills 15025 412-469-7099
Lyft
Lyft.com/cities/pittsburgh-pa
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
888-547-6287 Allegheny County residents who are holders of a valid PA Medical Assistance card are eligible to use MATP. (Non-Medical emergency care).
Mid Mon Valley Transit – 65+ Free Transit Program
1300 McKean Ave, Charleroi 15022 724-489-0880
Mount Lebanon Village - Allegheny County
412-343-4054
Volunteer organization that provides transportation for doctor visits, hairdresser appts, grocery shopping, errands and all Mt Lebanon Village scheduled activities.
National Center on Senior Transportation
866-528-6278
412-408-3830 x 3225 This Initiative helps people stabilize their transportation during times of financial uncertainty.
OPT Older Persons Transportation
2100 Wharton St, 2nd Fl, Pittsburgh 15203 412-562-5385
Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program
717-787-6746 Yellow Dot decal in your vehicle’s rear window alerts first responders to check your glove compartment for vital information to ensure you receive the medical attention you need.
Port Authority of Allegheny Cty
345 6th Ave Flr 3, Pittsburgh 15222 412-442-2000 Persons 65+ can ride free on Port Authority. Application must be made in person, call for details.
Ross Township Senior Shuttle
412-931-7041 Grocery shuttle is offered to Ross Twp residents.
Seniors for Safe Driving
PO Box 2132, Butler 16003 724-283-0245
Shared-Ride Program
Commonwealth Keystone Bldg, PO Box 3151, Harrisburg 17105 717-783-8025
Transport U
3340 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh 15201 412-281-8350
Travelers Aid of Pittsburgh
343 Blvd of Allies, Pittsburgh 15222 412-281-5474
Uber
uber.com/cities/pittsburgh
Washington-Greene County Blind Association - Specialized Services
566 E Maiden St, Washington 15301 724-228-0770
587 Sells Ln, Greensburg 15601 724-832-2706
Westmoreland County Office of Veterans Affairs - Van Service
2 N Main St, Greensburg 15601 724-830-3530
Westmoreland County Transit Authority - Medical Assistance Transportation Program
41 Bell Way, Greensburg 15601 800-221-9282
zTrip
1101 Beaver Ave, Pittsburgh 15233 412-777-7777 Book a black car or taxi in seconds. Book using the zTrip App, hail on the street or call. Wheelchair vehicles available.
