Senior Information

free paats transportation

Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Services (PAATS) is a transportation service provided to residents of Harper Woods or Grosse Pointes who are 60 years or older and / or disabled.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fee to use the service has been eliminated. There will be no fee from January 25th to April.

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance

All passengers riding on PAATS and returning after 3 p.m. must make a return appointment.

All appointments must be made by 1 p.m.

Call 313-343-2580 for more information or reservations.

The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

The Helm (formerly Services for Older Citizens) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, non-residential senior community center dedicated to making the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods areas a great place to grow older. The organization, open to all citizens over age 60 and their caregivers in the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods, offers programs and services including Meals on Wheels, transportation (through the PAATS program), exercise classes, fellowship and social gatherings, minor home repair services, Meals on Wheels, tax preparation, transportation -- everything to keep older adults informed and engaged.

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Detroit Area Agency on Aging

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The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Harper Woods Senior Club Events

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