Keeping Seniors Mobile
Catholic Social Services helps senior citizens and veterans in Licking County maintain their independence by providing free transportation to non-emergency medical appointments.
What We Offer
Whether it is a chemotherapy appointment or an annual physical, many of our elderly neighbors struggle to get to their routine medical appointments without a ride. Having safe transportation available makes it possible for seniors to manage their own health effectively, dramatically increasing their quality of life and prolonging the time they can stay in their homes.
Our drivers understand that clients may not feel well, and we are ready to provide door-to-door assistance. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.
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IMPACT IN ACTION

402 seniors and veterans were transported to medical appointments in 2019.
Client Story
Gerry has two children and two grandchildren, and both of her children live in the Newark/Heath area and frequently check in on their mother. Using the Transportation Program, “gives my daughter peace of mind,” Gerry says. “She doesn’t want me driving in [winter] weather.” Gerry uses a walker, and snow and ice make it difficult for her to get around, especially early in the mornings, when the snow trucks haven’t plowed or salted.
Client Story
Rick has been driving for Catholic Social Services’ Transportation Program for over 11 years. He helps many clients get to their non-emergency medical appointments, and according to Rick, his client, Gerry, is one of the biggest Ohio State fans. “My husband was an alumnus,” Gerry says. “We had season tickets to the football games, and now my son is an usher at the stadium.” Gerry and her family have even been to the Rose bowl three times!
Rick also tells us that Gerry is a client who likes to be independent and do things herself. In fact, Gerry still drives herself places, though she finds it too difficult to get to and from her dialysis appointments. So instead, she uses Catholic Social Services. Rick arrives at her door promptly at 6:20 am. “Rick is always on time. If he says he will be here at 6:20 am, you better be ready at 6:20 am,” Gerry laughs.
Gerry has two children and two grandchildren, and both of her children live in the Newark/Heath area and frequently check in on their mother. Using the Transportation Program, “gives my daughter peace of mind,” Gerry says. “She doesn’t want me driving in [winter] weather.” Gerry uses a walker, and snow and ice make it difficult for her to get around, especially early in the mornings, when the snow trucks haven’t plowed or salted.
Gerry has used two other transportation programs in the past, but she switched to Catholic Social Services because her dialysis appointments were changed to the mornings. “The other services don’t open until 8 am,” she says. This would leave Gerry, who needs to be picked up just after 6 am, without a way to get to her dialysis appointments. With CSS, drivers hit the road at 6 am and are available until 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
Gerry has had a great experience with CSS, and when asked if she would recommend the Transportation Program to others she says, “yes,” without any hesitation. “They are always on time, and you’re never forgotten. All the drivers are very friendly.”
Client Testimonials
“When I needed your service you were there.”
“I know that I am going to get to my destination on time.”
How to Access Services
For more information, please call (740) 345-0353 or contact us through our website.
“Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated. Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves.” – Pope Francis