Transportation Options
Individual Rides - Medical and Non-Medical
provided for the Essex Council on Aging by Beauport Ambulance Services (through 06/30/2021) beginning 07/01/2021 transportation will be provided through CATA
Available Monday through Friday only from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Destinations include medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, banks, fitness facility, general stores, post office, Senior Centers, etc. Transportation is also available daily to the Essex Senior Center! For transportation after 07/01/2021, please complete and return the following form: CATA Application
Available locations:
Rockport Gloucester Manchester Essex Ipswich
Hamilton Wenham Beverly Danvers Peabody
Salem *(07/01/2021)
To schedule an appointment, call:
Beauport Ambulance Services 978-281-6955 for rides before 06/30/2021
CATA 978-283-7916 for rides on or after 07/01/2021
or if you need assistance with scheduling transportation, please call
Essex COA
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
978-768-7932, press 1 for front desk.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
978-768-7932, press 1 for front desk.
DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE
If you need transportation to a location outside of our service area, please call us directly so we can accommodate you.
Group Shopping: Manchester-by-the-Sea/Essex Partnership
Through a grant from Mass in Motion, the towns of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex are working together to provide increased access to healthy food and fitness opportunities. Rides will be provided by the Manchester-by-the-Sea Council on Aging vehicle.
For more information, please contact the Manchester-by-the-Sea Council on Aging at 978-526-7500 or the Essex Council on Aging at 978-768-7932
Farmer's Market Trips:
Transportation is available to the Gloucester and Beverly Farmer's Markets.
Other Group Trips:
We are currently scheduling other trips to destinations such as: Wegmans, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Apple Orchards, Castle Island, Walking Trails, Cape Ann Lanes, and more.
Group Shopping: CATA
Weekly Market Basket, Rowley Fridays AM (Approx 9:30AM): Pick up at your home. You will have 1 hour to shop. Limit 2 bags per passenger. $5.00
Weekly Fish Market: Contact CATA for more information.
Please note, you must register with CATA, which can take a week to complete. Forms are available at the Council on Aging or through CATA.
Call CATA at 978-283-7916
Weekly Wednesday Shopping,
Depart Essex COA 10AM. Destination varies by week. Depart location 1PM
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
Walmart Christmas Tree Shop Trader Joes Liberty Tree/NS Mall Ocean State Job Lots
Dialysis Transportation
CATA provides Essex residents transportation to and from Dialysis. For more information, call CATA at 978-283-7916
Dialysis Application can be found here.
SeniorCare Inc. Medical RSVP Program
SeniorCare’s Medical RSVP Program is a volunteer driver transportation service for self-mobile adults age 60 and older. There is a broad service area, which can include Boston, however trips are limited. To schedule, please call 978-281-1750 Monday through Friday 9:00-12:00. Trips are Monday through Friday 8:00-4:00pm. Please allow a minimum of 3 days notice.
Miscellaneous
Mass Health Transportation (for MassHealth Recipients with prescription for PT-1) 800-841-2900 for info, 800-830-5191 for scheduling
Other Options:
Other Options:
- Ambulance Services
- Taxi Services
- Ride Sharing Services such as Lyft or Uber