Houghton-keweenaw county veterans affairs office

The Houghton-Keweenaw County Veterans Affairs Office offers non-emergency medical transportation for veterans through the Veterans Transportation Network. The transportation route brings veterans to and from medical appointments at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. The route is based on demand (call ahead) and returns to the Houghton-Keweenaw area by 2:00 pm each day of operation. Appointments must be between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm Central Time. This Monday through Friday service is free for veterans.

Website: www.houghtoncounty.net/directory-veterans-affairs.php

Provider Type: Veterans Transportation Network; Volunteer Drivers

Headquarters: 23810 Airpark Blvd Suite 130, Calumet, MI. 49913

Phone: (906) 482-0102

E-Mail: vsoassistant@houghtoncounty.net

Service Area: Houghton County, Keweenaw County, and Baraga area

Ownership/Funding Authority: City

Fares: Free for veterans

Days/Hours of Operation: The Van leaves in concordance with the earliest medical appointment and leaves Iron Mountain to return by 2:00 pm each day. Appointments must be between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm Central Time. Call in advance to schedule a ride and arrange a pick-up location. Cannot pick veterans up at their private residence.

Accessibility: Per national policy, the Veterans Transportation Network can only accommodate ambulatory riders. Passengers must be able to walk and get in and out of the vehicle independently. No wheelchairs are permitted. Patients with oxygen tanks cannot be transported for safety reasons.

Service Types:

Demand Response: Point-to-point pickup and drop-off service is provided in response to phone call requests.

Flex Route: Service operates generally with a regular route and schedule but will depart some distance from the route as needed to pick up and drop off passengers.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: Transportation services for patients to and from non-emergency medical appointments.

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