Senior Services Inc. of Chester County (SSICC) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established in 1973. Senior Services and its transportation component, Chester County Connector promote the mental, social, spiritual, and physical welfare of the residents of Chester County. To cooperate with existing agencies to promote the welfare of the residents in the community. The Chester Connector provides Public Transportation to all citizens of Chester County to insure county residents have access to social, recreational, medical, life-skill, life-sustaining, educational, and employment opportunities. Medicaid Transportation is also available to qualified individuals.
The following agency sponsored programs mirror the agency’s mission:
Senior Companion Program
Public
Medicaid Transportation Programs
Sponsor of Local Senior Games
Collaborative Senior Programming & Opportunities
The Senior Companion Program places volunteers that are 55 and older in homes at no cost to their loved ones which provides respite and in-home care to relieve caretakers for short periods of time, which often prevents the need for institutionalization. The program is funded by The Corporation for National and Community Service which is a federal grant.
The Chester County Connector in Chester County (CCC) offers demand response transportation. The services are available to the general public with addressing originating in Chester County. The services run Monday – Friday. Service Areas include Chester County, York County, and Lancaster County. CCC makes every attempt to provide transportation services to all residents of Chester County, however, route availability may vary. The program is funded through Federal and State 5311 funding through FTA, SCDOT-DOT, and local support by Chester County Government, Chester Healthcare Foundation, and United Way.
Medicaid transportation is provided to individual who qualify. To inquire or reserve Medical Medicaid reservations individuals need to contact the SC Medicaid Broker, Logisticare, at 1-866-445-6860.