Rides and Transportation Help in Mobile County, AL

Catholic Social Services - Mobile Service Center (Emergency Assistance)

Emergency financial help (rent, utilities, medicine) by appointment, booked by phone Fridays from 8:45am for the next week; USDA food pantry Mon-Fri 8:45-11:30am & 1:30-4pm.

Who

Anyone in crisis regardless of religion; bring photo ID for adults, lease/mortgage, current bills, proof of income, SS cards for household; limited, usually one-time help.

Where

188 S Florida St, Mobile 36606

Good to know

Other programs (251) 434-1550. Also senior ministries, home repair, disability ministries.

South Alabama Area Agency on Aging

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission

Local aging office: Medicare counseling, in-home waivers, meals, caregiver support.

Who

Adults 60+, people with disabilities, caregivers

ALDOT rural transit office

Alabama Department of Transportation

State office for rural transit. Call to find the ride provider for any county.

Who

Anyone looking for rural transit

DAV vans to the Birmingham VA

Disabled American Veterans / Birmingham VA

Free volunteer van rides to Birmingham VA appointments. Book 48 hours ahead on I-65 routes, a week on others.

Who

Veterans with no other transportation

Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NET)

Alabama Medicaid Agency

Pays for rides, or reimburses trips, to Medicaid-covered medical, dental and hospital appointments. Press option 4.

Who

Full Medicaid coverage; request at least 5 days ahead

VA Veterans Transportation Service

Birmingham VA Medical Center

VA-run rides to appointments within about 50 miles of the Birmingham VA. Ask for a VTP representative.

Who

Enrolled veterans; request 14 days ahead

United Way 2-1-1

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.

Who

Anyone

Alabama Ageline / ADRC

Alabama Department of Senior Services

One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.

Who

Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers

Email

ageline@adss.alabama.gov

Eldercare Locator

U.S. Administration for Community Living

National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.

Who

Older adults and caregivers

Email

eldercarelocator@USAging.org

VA health care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Health care enrollment for eligible veterans.

Who

Veterans meeting service and discharge requirements