Council on Aging & Human Services Transportation Program, COAST provides transportation in eight counties and two states. In Washington, COAST serves Whitman, Asotin,and Garfield counties. In Idaho, COAST serves Nez Perce, Idaho, Clearwater, Lewis, and Latah Counties.
We encourage you to call our office to discuss your individual transportation needs with one of our staff. We can be reached at the following numbers:
Washington : |
(509)397-2935 |
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(800)873-9996 |
Idaho : |
(800)967-2899 |
Fax Number: |
(509)397-9229 |
E-mail: |
coast@stjohncable.com |
COAST...
- Operates as a Medicaid Transportation Brokerage in Whitman, Asotin and Garfield Counties in Washington and is a Medicaid Transportation Provider in Idaho. People with Medicaid benefits, traveling to authorized medical services, can call COAST with a ride request. In most circumstances we can provide a variety of transportation options.
- Has subcontractors in all areas of service to provide the lowest cost, most appropriate transportation for all categories of clients.
- Provides a wide range of public transportation services for people who have no other means of transportation and/or cannot afford the cost of operating their own vehicle.
- Offers hands-on specialized assistance to people with disabilities. Many of our transportation vehicles are wheelchair lift-equipped and meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All COAST vehicle operators have been professionally trained in passenger assistance techniques and are sensitive to the needs of individuals who need mobility assistance.
- Has contractual relationships with two offices of Aging & Long Term Care and provides transportation for people sixty years of age and older to meal sites, medical appointments, shopping, social services, and other necessary services in Whitman County and several counties in Idaho.
- Offers transportation services, training and technical assistance and consult services for many social service agencies and other nonprofit organizations.
- expands options for mobility by providing safe, affordable, accessible, coordinated and brokered transportation services.
- receives primary funding from the following sources:
Washington State - Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, DSHS Health Recover Service Administration, private charters and contracts, Colfax & Community Fund, and private donations.
Idaho State - Idaho Region II Area Agency on Aging, Department of Health of Welfare, fares, private charters and contracts, child care agencies, and private donations.
A thoughtful donation to Council on Aging & Human Services - COAST Transportation helps support our programs. Your generosity enables us to continue to provide quality services to all of our communities.
