West Alabama Public Transportation
WAPT
Local · Greene, Lowndes, Marengo, Sumter, Choctaw, Dallas, Hale, Perry, Bibb County, AL
Rural rides across West Alabama. Lowndes/Perry line: (334) 548-6364.
(334) 289-5789- Who
- Residents of these counties
Rides and Transportation Help in Marengo County, AL
10 programs for rides to medical appointments, paratransit and transit in Marengo County, Alabama, including 2 local options. Phone numbers, who qualifies and what to bring. Call first: funding opens and closes.
Local in Marengo County (2)
Alabama Tombigbee Area Agency on Aging
Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission
Local · Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Dallas, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington, Wilcox County, AL
Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.
334-682-5206- Who
- Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers
Statewide programs that serve Marengo County (8)
ALDOT rural transit office
Alabama Department of Transportation
Statewide, AL
State office for rural transit. Call to find the ride provider for any county.
334-242-6766- Who
- Anyone looking for rural transit
DAV vans to the Birmingham VA
Disabled American Veterans / Birmingham VA
Statewide, AL
Free volunteer van rides to Birmingham VA appointments. Book 48 hours ahead on I-65 routes, a week on others.
205-933-8101 ext. 5477- Who
- Veterans with no other transportation
Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NET)
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Statewide, AL
Pays for rides, or reimburses trips, to Medicaid-covered medical, dental and hospital appointments. Press option 4.
1-800-362-1504- Who
- Full Medicaid coverage; request at least 5 days ahead
VA Veterans Transportation Service
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Statewide, AL
VA-run rides to appointments within about 50 miles of the Birmingham VA. Ask for a VTP representative.
205-933-8101- Who
- Enrolled veterans; request 14 days ahead
United Way 2-1-1
Anywhere
Free, 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.
2-1-1- Who
- Anyone
Alabama Ageline / ADRC
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463- Who
- Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Eldercare Locator
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Federal
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116- Who
- Older adults and caregivers
- eldercarelocator@USAging.org
VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
Health care enrollment for eligible veterans.
1-877-222-8387- Who
- Veterans meeting service and discharge requirements
Other help in Marengo County
Help Paying Power BillsWater Bill and Shutoff HelpGas and Heating Bill HelpPlumbing Repair HelpRoof and Home Repair HelpFood Pantries and Food HelpRent, Eviction and Housing HelpHomeless Shelters and Emergency HousingFree ClothingFree Furniture and BedsWheelchairs, Prosthetics and Medical EquipmentRespite and Caregiver HelpFoster Care, Kinship and Adoption SupportFree and Low-Cost Medical and Dental CareSocial Security, SSI and Medicaid HelpJob and Income Help