Free Transportation to Medical Appointments
The Council on Aging
The Needham COA offers free rides to medical appointments within a 10.5 mile radius of Needham for Needham residents age 60 and over through a rideshare service called GoGo Inc. Rides are available Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm. To schedule a ride, call our dedicated transportation line at 781-343-1258. Our operator will take your ride information Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm, exclusive of holidays. A ride agreement must be signed and returned to the Transportation Coordinator at the Center at the Heights before your first ride. When you call, please have the full address and details of your medical appointment available. This service is sponsored through a grant from the Massachusetts Council on Aging Association. Rides will be available as long as funding allows.
The Needham Community Council (NCC)
The NCC has volunteer drivers to provide rides to and from medical appointments within Needham. For further information call the Council at 781-444-2415.
Senior Medical Escort Program
Senior Medical Escort Program - Springwell, Inc., provides a ride and the accompaniment of a medical escort from your home to the appointment and back, utilizing volunteer drivers. Advance notice required and a suggested donation is requested. For further information call 617-926-4100.
