Seniors Services Office
The Senior Services Office is a resource centre that caters to the specific needs of seniors in the Labrador Straits region. We provide assistance in the completion of various applications, such as grant programs, medical transportation, and home repair.
In addition, we organize community events for seniors in the area, create opportunities for socialization and engagement. From applications to event planning, the Senior Services Office is committed to improving the lives of seniors in our community.
Some of the services we can assist with are:
- Provide access to federal and provincial services such as Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Provincial Home Repair Program
- Aid in completing Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP) and Medical Transportation Supports (MeTS) applications
- Provide assistance completing most online forms/documents
- Organize social and physical events for seniors in the region
The Seniors Services Office is a focal point in making communities "age-friendly" by providing
access to medical/health services, social participation, inclusion, recreation and much more!
Visit the Contact Us page to connect with the Senior Services Office and see the Community Calendar for events and activities.
Medical Transportation Supports (MeTS)
The Medical Transportation Supports (MeTS) program provides medical travel supports (i.e., travel arrangements, funding, per diems) for travel to access eligible insured medical services not available in their community to individuals who are:
Income Support Clients
Community Support Clients receiving:
Home Support
Financial Benefits, or
Subsidized Long-Term Care
Low Income Clients — financial assessment required
Travel supports may also be provided for dental appointments to the nearest dental clinic.
To reveiw the program guidelines please check out the link below:
The Seniors Services Office can help. Contact Us
Medical Transportation Assistance Progam (MTAP)
The Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP) provides financial assistance to Medical Care Plan (MCP) beneficiaries not eligible for MeTS who have to travel for eligible insured medical services not available in their community.
To reveiw the program guidelines please check out the link below:
The Seniors Services Office can assist you with applications. Contact Us
