PITTSFIELD It’s Memorial Day weekend, and the city is celebrating with events held in the wake of the state lifting nearly all of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
Beginning Tuesday, June 1, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Berkshire County will launch its free ride service, Wheels for Wellness, for all Berkshire County residents.
Wheels for Wellness is a free ride service for county residents of all ages who need transportation to wellness-related activities, including medical and social services appointments, fitness classes, therapy, as well as transport to vaccine sites.
The program is a partnership between RSVP and Berkshire Community Action Council, Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative, Community Health Programs, Berkshire Interfaith Organizing, and Berkshire Health Systems.
The new service builds upon RSVPâs existing van service which specifically serves Pittsfield.
Wheels for Wellness is a free ride service for county residents of all ages who need transportation to wellness-related activities, including medical and social services appointments, fitness classes, therapy, as well as transport to vaccine sites. The program is a partnership between RSVP and the following organizations Berkshire Community Action Council, Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative, Community Health Programs, Berkshire Interfaith Organizing, and Berkshire Health Systems. Having this expanded resource creates a wealth of much needed options for community members, said RSVP Director Jeff Roucoulet, who noted that RSVP’s van service will still continue within city limits. Over the years, we have learned that there is a countywide gap in transportation, not just for elders, but for others as well. In our Pittsfield program, at first we only brought seniors to medical appointments, but we now know that this is just a fraction of what’s need
Need a Lift to the Doctor, Gym, or Therapy…Wheels for Wellness Rolling Again
RSVP of Berkshire County s Wheels for Wellness program is rolling again starting on Tuesday, June 1
st. Wheels for Wellness is a free ride service for all Berkshire Country residents in need of transportation to wellness related activities according to a post on the City of Pittsfield’s Facebook page.
Wellness related activities include medical and social service appointments, fitness classes, therapy, and transportation to vaccine sites. Rides are available between 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, you can call the Wheels for Wellness hotline at 413-395-0109 between 8:30 and 4 pm Monday through Friday.