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STAR Transportation Program
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For St. Charles County Seniors
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA)
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The STAR Program is managed by Sarah McDonald
Location:
O'Fallon Senior Center
106 N. Main, 63366
636-978-3306
1. What Is the STAR Program?
The STAR Program provides transportation to medical services for elderly residents of St. Charles County who are not wheel-chair bound and who have no other means of transportation. (Volunteers' vehicles will not be equipped to carry wheelchair users.)
2. Who Is Eligible for the STAR Program?
To be considered for the STAR Program, you must:
- Be age 62 or older
- Be unable to drive or lack access to a vehicle
- Be a US citizen or legal alien
- Be a St. Charles County resident
3. Where Will the STAR Program Take Me?
Individual volunteers use their own vehicles to drive seniors to and from their appointments at hospitals, doctors' offices and other medical facilities. Trips for chemotherapy, radiation and dialysis are not included. Shopping is not included in this transportation program.
4. How Do I Arrange a Trip With the STAR Program?
Passengers schedule their trips with the STAR transportation coordinator by calling 636-978-3306.
5. How Far Ahead Do I Have To Schedule?
Make your reservations two weeks in advance or as early as possible. Because reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, early scheduling is encouraged.
6. What If I Have To Cancel a Reservation?
Except in an emergency, cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.
7. How Much Does The STAR Program Cost?
There is no specific cost for the transportation. Contributions for services provided are welcome and may be made directly to the STAR coordinator by mail: STAR Program, c/o O'Fallon Senior Center, 106 N. Main, O'Fallon, MO 63366.
8. How Do I Apply?
Call the program coordinator at 636-978-3306 to schedule an assessment of your transportation needs. The program coordinator will complete the application to get you started in the STAR Program.
To e-mail the STAR coordinator, CLICK HERE
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