Client Transportation
About the Program
Transportation is the one of the biggest barriers to helping individuals overcome mental health struggles. Getting clients to and from recovery oriented appointments and sometimes even to the grocery store, is of immeasurable value. Without transportation assistance, much of our clinical work simply cannot be successful. That being said, as much as 30% of staff time is currently devoted to transportation.
We use volunteers to assist with driving tasks whenever possible, allowing our staff to focus on the clinical issues at hand. The less time our staff spend on the road, the more time they have to provide clinical support to our clients.
Testimonials
I like it as it makes it easier to get around for outings. As I have a learning disability, it has been really helpful as it is difficult for me to process instructions for bus directions; this way I don’t have to worry about that.
Upstream Ottawa Client
I am able to do groceries. If I can’t make it somewhere, my social worker is right there and not have to worry about [the expense of a] taxi or bus.
Upstream Ottawa Client
I am able to get to social outings that I wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
Upstream Ottawa Client
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Support the Program
As with all of our Wellness Services, Back to School/Work is unfunded and we rely on the generosity of donors in order to offer the program.
Donations are used to offset parking expenses for appointments and the per kilometer expense we pay our volunteers for the use of their vehicles.This is our most expensive Wellness Services program, with an annual cost of approximately $70,000. We'd like to thank the JP Bickell Foundation for supporting this program with a grant of $20,000 for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
Please consider supporting this program with a donation. With your help, our clients can get where they need to be!
