12 programs for rides to medical appointments, paratransit and transit in Jefferson County, Alabama, including 4 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium
Curb-to-curb rides booked ahead in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
(205) 325-8787Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
ADA door-to-door rides booked ahead, during MAX bus hours. Eligibility line: (205) 961-5614 ext. 1029.
(205) 521-0101Transition plans for youth aging out of foster care: housing assistance, life skills, jobs, transportation, education, ID documents, mentoring.
(205) 201-0464United Way of Central Alabama
Local aging office for Jefferson County: Medicare counseling, meals, caregiver support and senior services.
205-458-3330Alabama Department of Transportation
State office for rural transit. Call to find the ride provider for any county.
334-242-6766Disabled American Veterans / Birmingham VA
Free volunteer van rides to Birmingham VA appointments. Book 48 hours ahead on I-65 routes, a week on others.
205-933-8101 ext. 5477Alabama Medicaid Agency
Pays for rides, or reimburses trips, to Medicaid-covered medical, dental and hospital appointments. Press option 4.
1-800-362-1504Birmingham VA Medical Center
VA-run rides to appointments within about 50 miles of the Birmingham VA. Ask for a VTP representative.
205-933-8101Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1Alabama Department of Senior Services
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463U.S. Administration for Community Living
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care enrollment for eligible veterans.
1-877-222-8387