Not an emergency service. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

24/7 dispatch 1-866-532-2631

Safe TransferIncorporated
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Non-emergency interfacility transfers

Calm, secure transfers for mental health patients.

A dedicated patient transfer service for Ontario hospitals, from standard moves to secure Form 1 transport. Door to door, with your escort staff returned.

24/7Dispatch, every day of the year
~30 minTypical arrival after booking, 1-hour maximum
Form 1Secure vehicles for High VAT / ECA bed patients
LicensedFully licensed and insured operator

Our services

Two levels of transfer, matched to the patient.

Every trip is booked by a care team and planned around the patient’s risk level, privacy, and comfort.

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Standard transfer

For stable, voluntary patients

Comfortable transfers in the GMC Acadia Denali, chosen for seating ergonomics that suit different body sizes and for climate control across three rows.

  • Hospital to hospital, facility, or home
  • Escort staff can ride along and are driven back
  • Clean, well-kept, private vehicles

Unmarked.
Tinted.
Private.

Secure transfer

For Form 1 and higher-risk patients

Dodge Charger vehicles fitted with the security measures needed to transport High VAT / ECA bed Form 1 patients, often removing the need for a second staff escort.

  • Unmarked, tinted vehicles for patient dignity
  • Drivers trained in Mental Health First Aid
  • AED and first aid kit in every vehicle

Please note: We are not a stretcher, wheelchair, or bariatric transfer service, and we do not provide emergency care. A medical referral is required for every transfer.

For hospitals and health partners

Return paramedics and police to the community.

Using a dedicated mental health transfer service frees emergency resources, gets beds turned over faster, and brings your staff back without a taxi or unfamiliar route.

1,500+ Simcoe County Paramedic hours relieved to date

Roughly 300 paramedic hours saved for every 100 transfers we complete for your hospital.

300+OPP hours saved from patient transfers
500+Staff hours saved by removing the second escort on high-risk transfers
20,000+ kmRoad travel avoided through door-to-door staff returns
15+ tCarbon emissions avoided, about 3 to 5 tonnes per 100 transfers

Lower cost per transfer

An interfacility transfer by EMS, including a staff return, costs taxpayers more than $2,000. An OPP-escorted transfer can exceed $1,000. Traditional transfer services add the cost of arranging staff returns.

Our fees are set by agreement with each hospital and priced competitively. Ask about a service agreement.

EMS transfer with staff return
$2,000+
OPP-escorted transfer
$1,000+
Safe Transfer
Agreed hospital rate
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How it works

From booking to handoff.

  1. Book with dispatch

    Call 1-866-532-2631 any time, or send a request through this site. A medical referral is required.

  2. Confirm the details

    We confirm pickup and destination, transfer type, Form status, and whether an escort is travelling. Patient details are shared by phone, not by web form.

  3. Arrive, usually within 30 minutes

    Our maximum response time is one hour, which keeps your patient’s bed moving.

  4. Door-to-door handoff

    We deliver the patient to the receiving team and return your escort staff to their facility.

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Service area

Simcoe County and Muskoka, 24 hours a day.

We serve hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and health care partners throughout the region. For a trip outside these areas, call dispatch to check availability.

Simcoe County

  • Barrie
  • Orillia
  • Collingwood
  • Midland
  • Penetanguishene
  • Alliston

Muskoka

  • Bracebridge
  • Huntsville
  • Gravenhurst

FAQ

Common questions.

Is Safe Transfer an ambulance service?

No. We provide non-emergency transfers for medically stable patients. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Who can book a transfer?

Transfers are booked by hospitals and health care facilities. A medical referral is required for every trip.

Can you transport patients on a Form 1?

Yes. Our secure transfer vehicles are set up for High VAT / ECA bed Form 1 patients.

Do you transport stretcher, wheelchair, or bariatric patients?

No. Those transfers need a stretcher or accessible-vehicle provider. We focus on mental health patients who can travel seated.

Do you bring our escort staff back?

Yes. We are a door-to-door return service, so your staff never need to arrange a taxi or a second trip.

How is the service priced?

Fees are set by agreement with each hospital. Contact us to discuss a service agreement for your facility.

When are you available?

Dispatch is open 24 hours a day, every day. We usually arrive within 30 minutes of booking, with a one-hour maximum response time.

Request a transfer

For time-sensitive trips, call dispatch.

Phone is the fastest way to book. Use this form for scheduled transfers, service agreements, or general questions.

Please do not include patient names or personal health information. Dispatch will confirm patient details by phone.

Requesting organization
Transfer details

A confirmation page will appear after submission. Your transfer is not booked until dispatch confirms it.