Travel Assistance Options for People Living with Epilepsy in South Central Ontario
Living with epilepsy may require travel to access specialized medical care. While travel funding options are limited in South Central Ontario compared to northern regions, there are still valuable supports available, especially for those facing financial barriers.
Hope Air
Hope Air is a registered Canadian charity that arranges free flights and travel support for people in financial need who must travel long distances for medical appointments. This is especially helpful if specialized epilepsy care is only available in larger urban centres and travel costs are unaffordable.
Hope Air is not an airline—it’s a lifeline for those who cannot reach the care they need. In addition to flights, they may also offer support with accommodations and ground transportation in certain cases.
Click here to learn more about Hope Air
Local Transportation and Support Services
In South Central Ontario, travel assistance may also be available through:
Local accessible transit programs (e.g., MobilityPlus, TransHelp, Guelph Mobility)
Hospital-based social work departments, which may help arrange reduced-cost accommodations or provide travel referrals
Community-based organizations or local epilepsy chapters, which may offer small grants or emergency support for medical travel
ODSP or Ontario Works, which may cover transportation to medical appointments for eligible clients
