Transportation is something many of us take for granted. If we need something at the grocery store, we hop in the car. If we need to see the doctor, we drive there without a second thought. But when you—or your parents—can no longer drive, life becomes much more complicated. JFCS offers several options to help older adults get where they need to go!
Medical Rides
- Who is eligible? JFCS Senior Services clients
- Cost: Free
- Is there an assessment? Yes
- Who provides the rides? JFCS vetted volunteers
- How often can I use this service? Clients are eligible for two round-trip rides each week, based on volunteer availability and client needs.
- How much notice is needed to obtain a ride? Two weeks
- Are rides guaranteed? No – rides are based on volunteer availability
- What service is provided? One-way or round-trip rides for medical appointments or to go to any JFCS counseling appointment or group session
- Can I use this service for procedures that require sedation or anesthesia? No
- Can I use this service to get my hair / nails done or go to lunch with a friend? No
- Contact information: Wendy Hernberg – (856) 424-1333 x3266 or whernberg@jfedsnj.org
Patient Partners
- Who is eligible? Anyone
- Cost: Fees may apply
- Is there an assessment? Yes
- Who provides the rides? Each client is assigned one JFCS vetted volunteer to cover all appointments
- How often can I use this service? No limit
- How much notice is needed to obtain a ride? One to two weeks advance notice is preferred
- Are rides guaranteed? No, based on volunteer availability
- What service is provided? One-way or round-trip rides for medical appointments only; Patient Partners volunteer also provides medical advocacy by staying with the client for the entire physician’s visit
- Can I use this service for procedures that require sedation or anesthesia? No
- Can I use this service to get my hair / nails done or go to lunch with a friend? No
- Contact information: Carly Schaffer – (856) 424-1333 x1085 or cschaffer@jfedsnj.org
For more information about Patient Partners, click HERE
Take the Wheel
- Who is eligible? Veterans (all ages) who reside in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties
- Cost: Free
- Is there an assessment? Yes
- Who provides the rides? JFCS vetted volunteers
- How often can I use this service? Two round-trip rides per week, based on volunteer availability and client needs
- How much notice is needed to obtain a ride? Two weeks
- Are rides guaranteed? No, based on volunteer availability
- What service is provided? One-way or round-trip rides for medical appointments only
- Can I use this service for procedures that require sedation or anesthesia? No
- Can I use this service to get my hair / nails done or go to lunch with a friend? No
- Contact information: Wendy Hernberg – (856) 424-2333 x3266 or whernberg@jfedsnj.org
For more information about Take the Wheel, click HERE
JFed Rides
- Who is eligible? Anyone
- Cost: Fees apply; subsidies available for Jewish residents of Burlington, Gloucester, and Camden counties
- Who provides the rides? Paid companion drivers through Envoy America
- How often can I use this service? No limit if paying full price; limits exist for subsidized rides and are subject to change
- How much notice is needed to obtain a ride? Flexible scheduling options; please note that for next-day rides, appointments must be made by 5pm the previous day
- Are rides guaranteed? Yes
- What service is provided? One-way or round-trip rides for any purpose
- Can I use this service for procedures that require sedation or anesthesia? Yes, but you must pay the driver to stay with you during the procedure (hourly rates apply)
- Can I use this service to get my hair / nails done or go to lunch with a friend? Yes
- Contact information: jfedrides@jfedsnj.org or (856) 424-1333