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Air Compassion for Veterans® serves to ensure that no financially-stressed wounded warrior, veteran, or adversely-affected family member is denied access to: Distant, specialized medical evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Healing and restorative programs * Programs assisting with reintegration into a productive life ACV is committed to the ongoing healing process of our nation’s injured veterans. also provide medical air transportation for older veterans - those serving prior to the OIF/OEF conflict.
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson
Target Group: Veterans
Application Process: see website
Eligibility Requirements: See website.
Phone: (888) 662-6794
Address: None
Web: Go to site
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Airlift Hope is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization utilizing over 150 volunteer pilots to transport patients to specialized medical care. They are a coordinating service matching volunteer pilots willing to donate their time and aircraft to the individuals in need. All Airlift Hope Pilots are licensed by the FAA and are instrument rated. They are dedicated volunteers who donate their time, skills, plane, and fuel to provide free medical air transportation for those in need. Accept requests from anyone directly involved in the need (doctors, nurses, patients, social workers, transportation coordinators, family members, etc.). A minimum of five business days are required to coordinate flight.
Area(s) Served: Bexar
Phone: (800) 325-8908
Address: 4620 Haygood Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Provides technical assistance to member governments in their planning functions, preparation of applications, and administration of area-wide programs. Program specific technical assistance for regional planning in: aging services, economic development, 9-1-1 systems, homeland security, criminal justice, resource recovery, air quality, transportation, weatherization, and workforce. Administers the Alamo Local Authority for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Sponsors special projects in response to local government needs or requests. Support for these activities is provided through local dues, state appropriations, state and federal grants that are matched by local monies, and other public and private funds.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Fees: None
Phone: (210) 362-5200
Address: 2700 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217
Provides direct public transportation services for residents of Alamo area rural counties. Door-to-door service available for those needing mobility assistance. ART also provides scheduled and flex route service in selected cities and locations. Medical, Youth (after-school, including to day-care), seniors, adult day care, and general public.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Fees: 1-way: $2 in town; $6 in county; $8 out of county
Application Process: Phone
Phone: (866) 889-7433
Address: 2700 NE Loop 410 Ste 101 San Antonio, TX 78217
Alamo Regional Transit provides quality public transportation for all citizens in Guadalupe County. The Connect Seguin route provides reliable, quality transportation to many of the major destinations around town, such as hospital, clinic, TLU, HEB, Walmart, etc. Wheelchair accessible. Seniors: $.50, regular fare $1.00. Police, fire and military in uniform ride free. For door-to-door service, 1-Way: $2.in town, $6. in county, and $8 out of county.
Area(s) Served: Guadalupe
Fees: $1. ($.50 for seniors & students)
Address: 2700 NE Loop 410 Ste 101 San Antonio, Tx 78217
Assists persons 60 years of age and older, especially those who are frail, living alone, low income to get the support they need to live independently in their own homes. Free services funded by the Older Americans Act and TX Dept. of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). ADRC (Alamo Service Connection, provides information, referral and assistance for both seniors and persons with disabilities.) Divisions: Benefits Counseling: provides assistance to seniors 60 years of age and older and Medicare beneficiaries of any age concerning their public benefits and entitlements; Care Coordination: assesses the needs of seniors and coordinates local resources to support an individual’s highest level of functioning; Caregiver Support: assesses needs of caregivers and coordinates available support services; Ombudsman: advocates for residents of long-term care facilities; Nutrition: serves nourishing meals on site and/or delivered to home-bound seniors; Senior Centers: local neighborhood facilities providing support services and recreational and group activities for seniors.
Target Group: Seniors, Low-Income, Disabled, Veterans
Fees: No fees, donations accepted.
Application Process: phone
Eligibility Requirements: Bexar County residents 60 years or older, and their spouses, families and caregivers.
Phone: (210) 477-3275
Good Days is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides resources for life-saving and life-extending treatments to people in need of access to care. Good Days offers patients and families financial help, emotional support, and guidance to the best available information and support for each specific disease state. Since 2003, Good Days has provided more than 800,000 grants and helped more than 500,000 people with access to healthcare resources. Patient applications are available at: https://www.mygooddays.org/apply
Target Group: Uninsured
Eligibility Requirements: Uninsured or underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering disease.
Phone: (877) 968-7233
Address: 2611 Internet Blvd. Frisco, TX 75034
Medical transportation for disabled veterans of Guadalupe County. Call for appointment. Pick-up location: garage of Justice Center, 211 W. Court St., Seguin. Note: limited # of drivers, so may have wait time.
Target Group: Disabled
Application Process: By telephone.
Phone: (830) 303-4188 ext 1201
Address: 211 W Court Street Seguin, TX 78155
Medi-Ryde is a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) company to San Antonio. We are Veteran owned and aim to serve the needs of the aging and disabled people in San Antonio. We have wheelchair and ambulatory transportation capabilities. Stretcher services are NOT available. We are a flexible company and will provide a Safe, Professional, and Trusted service to our customers.
Hours: Regular Hours: M-F: 7am-5pm, After Hours M-F: 5pm-6am. Sat & Sun By Appointment
Area(s) Served: Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe
Target Group: Seniors, Disabled, and Veterans,
Fees: Call 210-868-9972 for GREAT Ambulatory and Wheelchair Rates!!
Application Process: Call and Online
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 6-99 Ages 6 - 17 must have a parent, guardian or caregiver to accompany which ride for free.
Accepted Payment: Cash and Credit Card. Medicaid and private insurance accepted if an authorization is approved from the insurance company. Call 210-868-9972 to get MediRyde National Provider and Medicaid number.
Phone: 210-868-9972
Address: 10615 Perrin Beitel Rd, Bldg 4 San Antonio, TX 78217
Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) volunteers provide transportation for seniors, age 60 & above, in private autos for medical, dental, or vision appointments. Three weeks prior notice required. Cannot do wheelchairs. Telephone reassurance is also available. Offers grocery shopping service for clients. This is the only errand running or shopping assistance offered by NESA. A volunteer is assigned 1 or 2 clients to contact on a weekly basis & take the grocery order. The volunteer picks up & delivers the groceries to the clients home. Clients are responsible for payment of groceries. There is no charge for the delivery.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Fees: No fees for transportation; donations accepted.
Application Process: By telephone, followed by in-home assessment.
Eligibility Requirements: 60+ years of age & live in area of service.
Phone: (210) 967-6372
Address: 2903 Nacogdoches Road San Antonio, TX 78217
Presa Community Center provides transportation services for those who are unable to drive or use public transportation. Elderly & persons with disabilities can use this service to make doctors appointments or shop for their weekly groceries. Registration is required to participate. Serves all of San Antonio & Bexar County. ADA Accessible vehicles. Transportation fee $5 one-way, $10 RT. Reservations should be booked at least two weeks in advance, or as soon as patients have the date & time of their next doctor’s appointment, as the program is in great demand & fills up quickly.
Hours: Appointments Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 3:30pm
Target Group: Adults with Disablities and Seniors
Fees: $5 one way - $10 round trip
Application Process: call for appointment, at least 2 weeks in advance
Eligibility Requirements: Seniors & adults with disabilities
Accepted Payment: cash or check
Phone: (210) 532-5554
Address: 3721 S Presa Street San Antonio, TX 78210
Provides Medicaid recipients with free rides to the doctor, dentist or drug store.
Eligibility Requirements: Medicaid recipient
Phone: (877) 633-8747
Provides transportation for mobility-impaired persons who are unable to use regular VIA bus service as a result of their disability. Must meet eligibility criteria to be certified for the service. ** VIAtrans now also has a Taxi Subsidy Service for people with disabilities who cannot use the regular bus service. Subsidy covers up to $9.00 of a Yellow Cab taxi trip taken by a registered VIAtrans customer on a weekday. See that record for more information.
Hours: Daily 5:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.; reservation hours 8:00 - 4:45 daily
Fees: Approximately $2 per ride
Application Process: Must complete application to establish eligibility per ADA criteria. If approved, can schedule trips 1-7 days in advance
Eligibility Requirements: Any person whose disability prevents them from using VIA bus service
Phone: (210) 362-2140
Address: 1021 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212