Springwell’s Information & Referral Department is available to discuss resources for older adults, family caregivers or persons with disabilities. Call Springwell at (508) 573-7200, Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm or e-mail inforef@springwell.com.
Marlborough Council on Aging (COA) 508-485-6492 ext. 32100
The Marlborough COA, Senior Center, located at 40 New Street, can help with transportation resources through MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Helping), MCOA Transportation and Dial-A-Ride. F.I.S.H. is a free, all volunteer service that provides no-cost transportation to medical appointments for Marlborough residents when family and friends cannot. This program is provided by the Marlborough Council on Aging / Senior Center. MCOA Transportation is provided to residents of Marlborough age 60 and over who are registered for the Transportation program. The MCOA mini bus is handicapped accessible. The MCOA provides transportation in Marlborough daily. Designated trips to grocery stores, shopping malls and big box stores are offered, as well as trips to personal appointments and trips to the Senior Center.
BeDriven 800-233-7483
BeDriven® offers shuttle van and car service, by reservation, to and from Boston area health facilities, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, health clinics, rehabilitation facilities, etc. for non-emergency medical appointments.
If you require prescriptions to be filled or equipment picked-up, special arrangements can be made at the time of booking or by contacting a reservation agent prior to pick up.
The RIDE 617-337-2727
This MBTA service is for persons with disabilities and seniors who are unable to independently use public transportation. The program requires a face-to-face interview which can be scheduled over the phone. Free transportation to the interview will be provided by The RIDE. Once approved, rides are scheduled by calling 1-844-427-7433.
GoGo Grandparent 855-464-6871
GoGo Grandparent allows a person of any age to use Uber or Lyft without having a smartphone. They can provide transportation to any destination provided the individual can get in and out of the vehicle with minimal assistance. Call GoGo Grandparent and follow the prompts to arrange your ride.
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority 508-820-4650
Local transportation for seniors over 65 years and for disabled persons under 65.
MART (Montachusett Regional Transit Authority) 800-841-2900
Non-emergency transportation to MassHealth-covered services.
Blackstone Valley Livery 508-278-4415 or email: bvls@charter.net
Door to door, non-emergency transportation. Does not accept requests for post-anesthesia transportation.
Tommy’s Taxi 508-872-3500
Local taxi service