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The Office of Senior Services is providing transportation for seniors who need support accessing a food pantry.

Oak Street Health provides transportation to and from appointments.

Oak Street Health provides transportation to and from appointments.

City of Warwick’s Transwick service provides transportation services to otherwise homebound Warwick residents 55 and older who are living independently, as well as adults with disabilities living independently. Transwick addresses the transportation needs of those without alternate means of transportation or other opportunities for socialization. This service is limited to certain destinations within the City of Warwick and is not intended to supplement, extend, or subsidize services provided by other vendors or for-profit institutions. The following is a list of all of the destinations you may reach through the Transwick program based on availability: Weekly grocery shopping, Pharmacy Transportation, Health screenings and social service programs at Warwick's senior center, Monthly retail shopping, All recreational and educational programs at the city's senior and community centers. Other special needs trips such as: McDermott Pool exercise programs, Visits to the RI Department of Human Services / Warwick Family Center (two week notice required), Banking (two week notice required), Recreation Trips (special pricing) Transportation options and services in Warren, contact RIPTA. The town of Warren provides senior bus transportation Monday through Friday to residents 60 years and older, or younger disabled, at no cost for shopping, doctor's appointments, and transportation to the Senior Center. For transportation assistance, call 401-255-3338 or 401-247-1930 ext 2. Senior Resources

The RIde Program is for people with disabilities that prevent the use of fixed-route buses, RIPTA offers paratransit service through the RIde Program, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA Paratransit provides door to door service and requires advance reservations. RIde is a shared ride service so your trip time may not be scheduled at the exact time you request. A RIde Customer Service Agent will work with you to find a time that works. You may need to call back later to find out the time your trip is scheduled. Transportation to anywhere in RI, not limited to appointments, clients can also get transportation to non medical locations such as stores, mall, movies, events, etc. The service area reaches as far as Target in Seekonk and Market Basket in Attleboro. Available to anyone with a disability, children under 13 years old are not allowed to ride alone.

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

MTM is the state of Rhode Island’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager. Medicaid recipients can receive rides to appointments with Medicaid-covered health care providers if you have no other way to get there. Non-Medicaid enrollees who qualify for the Elderly Transportation Program (ETP) can receive rides to medical services. Participants in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program/RI Works can receive monthly bus passes to pursue employment opportunities MTM coordinates with qualified transportation to offer this important benefits for Medicaid members who need to get and from Medicaid- covered services but no means of transportation. MTM also provides transportation to Rhode Island residents 60 years of age and older who do not have access to transportation for non- emergency . Medical appointments and certain other services, MTM provides Phone line for the dead and hearing impaired (TYY: 711). The Elderly Transportation Program is provided through MTM and is for Rhode Island residents 60 years of age and older who do not have access to any means of transportation. The Elderly Transportation Program provides transportation to and from medical appointments, adult day care, meal sites, dialysis/ cancer treatment and the Insight Program. Trips to and from meal sites must take place between 10am and 2pm. If you meet the age requirement and do not have access to any means of transportation, you may use the Elderly Transportation Program for rides to meal sites and the Insight Program. The program requires a $2 copay to be collected by the driver for each ride ($2 to destination and $2 back from destination). Call MTM at 1-855-330-9131. MTM complaint line 1-866-436-0457, deaf or hard of hearing phone line 711. Information you need: Name, address, zip code and phone number of healthcare provider, adult day program, meal site or other eligible destination, date of birth, proof of residency, street address and phone number at pick up location, date and time of appointment, special transportation needs requests. Types of transportation available: Public Bus: if you live within 1/2 mile of a bus stop and , your healthcare facility is within 1/2 mile of a bus stop and, you can walk 1/2 mile and you understand common signs and direction. Car/Minivan: if you cannot take the bus or walk. Wheelchair van: if you are confined to a wheelchair or ADA compliant scooter, require a lift equipped or roll-up wheelchair van, require assistance of a trained professional. You are required to sign the driver's log or electronic device upon pick up of the transport. State Fair Hearing- a State Fair Hearing is a chance for you to tell an EOHHS hearing officer why you think MTM's decision is wrong. You may bring a friend, relative or lawyer to the State Fair Hearing. If you want free legal help, call Rhode Island Legal Services.

NRS’ Home Free Program, in collaboration with Greyhound Lines, Inc., helps runaway, homeless, and exploited youth return home safely or get to a safe and stable place to stay where they can receive appropriate services. For youth ages 18 to 21, options include returning home or traveling to an approved ALA, such as confirmed residential services housing, including a transitional or independent living program willing to accept them. Youth who were formerly in the child welfare system have the option to travel to a prior adult caregiver.

Provides public bus transportation throughout the state. Maintains and operates buses, some with wheelchair lifts for handicapped persons. Publishes bus schedules. Issues identification cards for seniors and handicapped. *** Low income persons with a disability or age 65 and above may ride free of charge with a RIPTA NO FARE ID PASS. All other persons age 65 and above or with a disability pay full fare during RIPTA peak hours of service (7:00AM - 9:00AM and 3:00PM - 6:00PM on weekdays) and pay 1/2 fare all other times upon presentation of a RIPTA Senior/Disabled ID Pass or a Medicare ID Card. For more information on how to apply to this program, please call Bill Inlow at 784-9500 x153. *** WAVE: An account based fare payment system. Riders can now conveniently purchase, reload and store their RIPTA Fares and earn free rides. Organizations can participate. Contact RIPTA customer service for more information.

Paratransit service provided under ADA is available for an individual whose disability either prevents independent use of the fixed route system or prevents travel to or from bus stops. Under federal regulations, ADA Paratransit Service must operate within a 3/4-mile corridor on either side of a fixed route. ADA service operates during the same hours that the fixed route bus runs. All ADA trips must start and end in the corridor.

The town's transportation program operates each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to take people to local grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, etc. Medical Rides: MTM is the State program for medical rides. To make reservations, call 1-855-330-9131. Center Van: The Center van is available Tuesday- Thursday for shopping, hairdresser, barber, banking, and nursing home visits. Contact Edie Jacobson, the Transportation Coordinator to make a reservation .

Oak Street Health provides transportation to and from appointments.