SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS / PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS / PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | RCT

487 East Main Street, Newport, VT 05855

Eligibility

Adults Age 60 and Older; Individuals with an ADA-Defined Disability; Referral Required

Hours

Administrative Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm Service Hours: Monday-Sunday: Transportation is scheduled as needed

711

Voice

(802) 334-0243

Voice

https://www.riderct.org/older-adults-and-persons-with-disabilities-transportation

Application process

By Telephone to schedule after eligibility has been determined; Referral may be required from partnering human services agency, including Northern Counties Health Care, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Adult Day Health Services, Northeast Kingdom Community Action Agency, or Central Vermont Council on Aging

Fees

Free

Service area

Orleans County, Vermont
Lamoille County, Vermont
Essex County, Vermont
Caledonia County, Vermont

Description

Provides transportation services to non-Medicaid medical appointments, meal sites, senior centers, wellness programs, drug stores, social activities, and other healthy living related activities. Offers volunteer driving opportunities. Telephone to inquire about becoming a volunteer driver.

Last Assured

07/07/2025

What's Here

Providing organization

RCT

RCT (Rural Community Transportation) is a private, non-profit public transportation provider serving Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, and Orleans Counties with linking services to Washington and Orange Counties. Services include fixed local routes, commuter routes, demand-responsive paratransit services, Medicaid transportation, and demand-responsive transportation services for elders and individuals with disabilities.