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Looking for transportation options in Haliburton County?

The County of Haliburton has a number of transportation options available, to service a variety of needs. Many programs in the community can work with you to overcome transportation barriers. If you are looking for mental health supports, victim's services, counselling, parenting groups, or social services, it's worth calling to talk about options.

 General Travel

  • TOK Coachlines currently run Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday until further notice, from Haliburton, Mindon, Miner's Bay, Moore Falls, Norland, Lindsay, Oshawa, Toronto, and back.

    Full schedule: www.tokcoachlinescom

    Phone Number: 1-800-387-7097
  • Bancroft Community Transit runs a weekly bus between Wilberforce, Cardiff, and Bancroft, and around the towns of Bancroft and Wilberforce. They also may be able to provide volunteer drives for other appointments for families, youth, and adults living in the Highlands East area.

    Phone Number: 613-332-8291
    Toll Free: 1-866-787-4907

  • Hyland Taxi services all of Haliburton County. They have fully accessible taxis available too.

    Phone Number: 705-457-1777

Walking and wheeling trail maps available for village paths in Dorset, Haliburton, and Minden are available at www.TransportationHaliburtonCounty.ca/active

 

You can also use your own networks to connect with others. Try posting in social media groups, if you feel comfortable, or talking with neighbours along your road. If you are looking for transportation to an event, call the people organizing to see if they can connect you with others in your area who might be able to offer a ride.

 College / Education / Training

 There is a bulletin board at the Haliburton School of Arts and Design for ride-sharing and the local taxi company, Hyland Taxi, will try to arrange for shared taxis when they can.
Hyland Taxi Phone Number: 705-457-1777

 

Supports for transportation are available for adults seeking skills training and academic upgrading. There are also learn-at-home and distance learning options available for some programs. Don't let transportation challenges stop you from learning!

Academic Upgrading: 705-457-4562

John Howard Society Outreach Literacy: 1-888-665-6615 ext. 921

Contact North: 1-855-867-9528

 Employment / Commuters

 If you are looking for work, Fleming CREW Employment Services is a great resource. Speak with your Employment Counsellor about what transportation supports might be available.

Fleming CREW Employment Services Phone Number: 705-457-2020

 

You may be eligible for employment supports to help get you to work if you are receiving social assistance (Ontario Works of ODSP). Speak with your caseworker to learn more. If you have a disability, you may still be eligible for employment benefits from ODSP even if you don't qualify for income supports. Call ODSP to find out more.

Ontario Works Phone Number: 705-457-4571

Ontario Disability Support Program: 705-324-6128

 

It's worth talking to your employer or potential employer about support with transportation. They might be willing to be flexible with shift times or help establish a ride-share program with other employees.

 Community supports - medical

 Haliburton Highlands Health Services Community Support Services offers several transportation services for medical travel for seniors and adults with disabilities. Please call at least 72 hours in advance.

HHHS Community Support Services Phone Number: 705-457-2941

 

Point in Time may be able to offer help for children and youth for medical appointments.

Point in Time Phone Number: 705-457-5345

The Canadian Cancer Society can provide some support with transportation to cancer-related appointments.
Canadian Cancer Society Phone Number: 1-800-263-6750

 

If you are receiving income from Ontario Works or ODSP, speak with your caseworker about transportation supports for medical travel.

Community supports - seniors

Haliburton Highlands Health Services Community Support Services offers transportation services throughout the County for seniors (age 55 plus) and adults with disabilities. Out of town travel for medical appointments can often be arranged. Call at least 72 business hours ahead of time.

HHHS Community Support Services Phone Number: 705-457-2941

 

DYMO Bus (Haliburton Bus Lines) offers accessible bus travel in and around Haliburton Village. It is also available for out-of-town bookings.
DYMO Bus (Haliburton Bus Lines) Phone Number: 705-457-5076

 Community supports - food

 

Meals on Wheels may help if you struggle to prepare your own meals.
Meals on Wheels Phone Number (through HHHS Community Support Services): 705-457-2941

 

For information on free and low-cost food sources, check out the Food for All brochure, through the following link: www.haliburtoncountyfoodnet.com 
You can also call the local Health Unit for more information.
Health Unit Phone Number: 1-866-888-4577 ext. 3245

 

Local grocery stores and food banks may also offer delivery. It's worth asking!

 Crisis services - housing / abuse / emergency shelter

 If you are in an abusive situation or are concerned about the health of your relationship, please call:
YWCA Women's Centre and Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace Phone Number: 705-286-6442

 

Outside of regular office hours, if you are a woman wanting to leave an abusive relationship, many women's shelters can help with transportation:

YWCA Crossroads Shelter (Peterborough) Phone Number: 1-800-461-7656

Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes: 1-800-565-5350

In case of an emergency, please call 911.

 

To access emergency shelter if you are homeless (youth, families, adults, seniors):

A Place Called Home Phone Number: 1-866-520-2689 Ext. 1 (24 hours a day).

 

Some transportation assistance may be available if you need to attend an appointment in order to keep your housing or if you need transportation in order to access shelter.
Heat Bank Haliburton County: 705-306-0565

Victim Services may help with transportation for victims of crime, to attend immediate, short-term counselling services. Transportation support may also be available for a family member to identify a victim of homicide, or to support a victim who has suffered serious injury.

Victim Services of Kawartha-Haliburton Phone Number: 1-800-574-4401 (24 hours a day).

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