Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

McHenry County Veterans Assistance Transports Veterans to the VAMC North Chicago Hospital. 815-334-4229 www.mchenrycountyIL.gov

PACE Paratransit Arlington Heights 847-364-7223

AIR TRANSPORTATION The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides information for passengers with disabilities and medical conditions before they fly. 72 hours is needed to learn what to expect at security check points. When TSA is made aware of the disability they will coordinate security screening ahead of time. Air Ambulance Network Flies anywhere in the United States, Canada and other countries. 800-880-9451 www.airambulancenetwork.com Air Trek Air Ambulance Provides air transportation, repatriation, medevac and medical escort services. Worldwide 800-633-5387 www.medjets.com Angel Flight Focuses on long hauls (+1000 miles) Free qualification process - Must have medical condition and have financial problems. 918-749-8992 www.angelflight.com

Ride Assist Naperville (RAN) Trained volunteers drive seniors (60+) to medical appointments, wait with them and then drive them home. Volunteers are insured & use their own vehicles. $15.00 donation for each round trip. 331-330-2257 Special Needs Chicago Wheelchair accessible transportation for residents of Chicago and its suburbs at an affordable cost. 630-668-9999 www.specialneedschicago.org Township Ridership Initiative Pilot (TRIP) Provides transportation across township lines for medical reasons. Small fee. Ages 55+ and individuals 18+ with permanent disability. For residents residing in Townships of Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Wheeling. Will transport to those townships and Cook County Hospital, VA Hospital Hines at Maywood, VA Hospital, Elgin. Please note: This program will not originate from but can provide rides to Barrington and Maine Township destinations. Contact your township for additional information and schedule. Veterans Transportation Services (VTS) Provides safe and reliable transportation to and from VA health care facilities or provides reimbursement for costs of travel. info@rideassistnaperville.org www.rideassistnaperville.org

Med Transport Cruiser Long distance non-emergency

transportation. 866-517-6388 www.medsprinter.com

Mercury Lift Provides medivan transportation for doctor appointments and other transportation needs for those residing in the North and Northwest suburbs of Chicago. 224-343-5753 info@mercurylift.com mercurylift.com Military Service Fare Program Free or reduced fare rides available for qualifying military personnel in the RTA's service region of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry & Will Counties. Rides are provided on fixed-route service by the CTA, Metra and Pace Suburban bus. NETSPAP Non-Emergency Transporation Services Prior Authorization Program A non-emergency, prior approval, transportation program for individuals who have Medicaid. 877-725-0569 | 630-873-1449 (TTY) netspap.com North Shore Senior Center Escort Service For medical purposes only Evanston, Glenview, Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka 847-784-6053 No cost, donations are appreciated. Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council For medical purposes 847-991-1112 888-968-7282 CTA transitchicago.com 312-322-6777 Metra metrarail.com 847-364-7223 Pace pacebus.com

Angel MedFlight 877-264-3570 480-634-8017 - International www.angelmedflight.com Worldwide air ambulance. Offers

TOWNSHIP / TRANSPORTATION

medically-configured aircrafts to transfer patients all over the US and around the world.

Flying for Hope Assists families in the event of an

emergency/crisis situation by providing financial assistance for air travel as well as hotel accommodations and rental car if deemed necessary. 1770 S. Randall Rd. Suite 314A Geneva, IL 60134 630-780-0129

Capt James A. Lovell FHCC 224-610-5514 | 847-688-1900 VA Illiana Health Care System 217-554-5003 | 217-554-3000 Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 312-569-5947 | 312-569-8387 312-569-5499 Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital 708-202-8387 | 708-878-1474

info@flying4hope.com www.flying4hope.com

708-202-8387 ext. 20450 Marion VA Medical Center 618-997-5311

Flying Nurses International, LLC Medical travel service. 877-521-1333 www.flyingnurse.com

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