Transportation Assistance near
Based on your commute route and needs, we can help you select and plan an affordable, sustainable, and convenient commute to work.
All of our services are free to residents or employees of Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties, as well as a portion of Kendall County.
If you’ve taken alternative transportation to work and you have an emergency, Alamo Commutes will cover the cost of your ride home.
Alamo Commutes provides up to $50, four times a year for an emergency ride home via a taxi or other ride-hail services such as Uber or Lyft.
Qualifying emergencies include personal or family illness/injury, your carpool partner's illness/injury, unexpected overtime, a bicycle breakdown, or a weather-related event.
Examples of non-reimbursable events include personal events, scheduled overtime, transportation system delays, or scheduled overtime.
Transportation in the form of bus tickets to pre-scheduled medical appointments or job interviews. (Appointments must be verifiable.)
A monthly bus pass may be issued for new full-time (32+ hours) permanent job. (Employment must be verified by a physical copy of an employment verification letter.)
Connect with training, educational tools and social services through the Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. The program is open to all residents participating in SAHA programs.
Services:
- Individual Training and Service Plans
- Job Training
- Resume Development and Job Search Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- College Preparation Assistance
- GED and Literacy Training
- Financial Literacy
- Life Skills Workshops Including Money Management, Credit Repair, Parenting, Personal Development
Must be SAHA Program Resident.
Contact Info:
- East Side and North East: 210-559-3329
- South Side and Medical Center: 210-823-0637
- Westside: 210-557-0123
AARC is one of the largest and most experienced providers of LGBT health and mental health care, supported by a culturally sensitive team working to advance the care and treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people.
Primary Care: AARC’s Health Equity Clinic (HEC) provides a safe space for licensed medical staff to conduct intakes and medical assessments while offering treatment services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in San Antonio, which historically one of the most medically underserved populations in South Texas. AARC contracts with LGBT and LGBT-friendly physicians and clinicians who are culturally sensitive and representative of the communities served. In addition to primary medical care, AARC Health Equity Clinic staff offer comprehensive information, referral, PrEP, HIV care and patient navigation services for LGBT patients and consumers.
AARC will utilize its LGBT clinic for health services outreach and education to LGBT organizations and the community throughout San Antonio. AARC Health Equity Clinic services are offered with respect and compassion for the diverse community we represent and serve.
HIV Specialty Care: AARC’S Health Equity Clinic offers people living with HIV a wide range of support services, including leading-edge medical care. AARC’s wrap-around care model practices a holistic approach to treatment, helping clients manage all aspects of living with HIV, through counseling, nutritional advice, and transportation support.
Nutritional Services: AARC provides home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) to individuals who are on home hospice, home health or who have been recently released from the hospital as well as on-site meals for those with multiple medical and social service appointments. All nutritional services are coordinated through AARC’s registered dietitian.
Pharmacy services include:
- Private consultations with staff members who can answer your questions about medications, especially HIV-drug regimens and side effects
- Free, confidential delivery in San Antonio (some restrictions apply)
- Prescription refill assistance program
- On-site assistance in English and Spanish
If you’re a client of our health center, pharmacy staff will work closely with your physician, nurse, nutritionist, case manager, and/or mental health provider to help you achieve your health care goals. (Pharmacy hours and phone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 210.231.0383)
Behavioral Health: Mental Health Services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. These services are conducted in a group or individual setting, and provided by Licensed Professional Counselors. All behavioral health programs are overseen by Howard Rogers, M.A., AARC’s Executive Director, also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and by Dr. Robert Jimenez, AARC’s Medical Director, a psychiatrist with a history of working with individuals living with HIV.
- Spanish and bilingual services are available.
- The prescribing and monitoring of psychotropic medications to individuals with a diagnosed mental disorder and are provided by a licensed physician.
- The provision of prevention and treatment to address substance abuse problems (including alcohol, legal and illicit drugs) in an outpatient setting. Substance Abuse groups revolve around an evidence based approach to treating substance abuse and involve both group as well as individual support.
We accept:
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- United Health Care
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Superior
If you are uninsured, we can help determine your eligibility for medical and drug assistance programs.
Social Services provided by AARC include:
- Case Management: Medical and Non-medical case management help individuals living with HIV/AIDS become self–sufficient and virally suppressed. Case managers utilize assessments, care coordination, advocacy for options and services to meet client’s comprehensive health needs.
- Referrals to community resources
- Medication and medical adherence
- Linkage to medical care
- Assist with obtaining HIV medication
- Assist with applications for medical benefits
- Client-centered services
- Health Insurance: The Health Insurance Premium–Aids Pharmaceutical Assistance (HIPCSA) program is intended to help HIV positive individuals continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment. This includes premium payments, office visit/lab co-payments, deductibles and medication co-pays. Funds are NOT available for co-payments associated with hospitalization and/or emergency room care.
- Housing Services: Alamo Area Resource Center maintains an affordable housing data base and provides housing referral and placement services. AARC also provides HOPWA Short Term Rental, Mortgage, Utility assistance (STRMU), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and housing case management for those who qualify.
- Patient Navigation: Patient navigation is a process by which an individual—a patient navigator—guides patients with HIV through and around barriers in the complex care system to help ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Outreach Services: Outreach Services is the identification of people with unknown HIV disease, as well as those who know their status but are out-of-care. For help receiving or returning to care contact 210-204-5964.
- Thrive Early Intervention: Assists individuals recently diagnosed with HIV or those with HIV who have not yet established a regimen of regular medical care.
- Transportation: AARC transportation offers a shared-ride service for consumers that because of their disability are unable to access the public transit system. The purpose is to transport our clients to and from their medical appointments. If an AARC shuttle van is not available, we may transport you in a contracted vehicle, such as a taxi. Hours and direct line: Mon-Fri: 8am–4:30pm; 210-625-7222
- Support Groups: Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) offers and provides space for a variety of different types of discussion, harm reduction, therapy, support and Healthy Relationship groups. Some are presented by AARC, while others are peer-led, organized, and presented by groups or entities not affiliated with AARC. Groups are free to attend and RSVP is not necessary unless stated otherwise. For information about each group and/or to learn about attendance guidelines, restrictions or requirements, contact our Behavioral Health Department at 210-591-0216
During your first visit with us, you will be meeting with our Intake Specialist who will collect all the eligibility documents as well as our agency documents in order to be eligible for services. You can expect to spend about 30-50 minutes with the Intake Specialist.
Be prepared to bring:
- Proof of positivity
- Proof of income
- Proof of residency
- Picture ID
Notice
All riders must wear a mask while on the bus.
VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer complimentary transportation for any person traveling to or from an appointment at a City/County-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site including the Alamodome, Wonderland of the Americas mall and others.
Please present your appointment confirmation in print or on your mobile device to the operator when boarding. You may also present the vaccine record provided when you receive your shot for the return trip.
Use VIA’s Online Trip Planner or on the VIA goMobile app to find the most convenient route.
Free on day of the appointment.
Notice
VIA Link “safe capacity” is two (2) riders per trip. This helps maintain social distancing and provides a safer space for everyone traveling.
All non-exempt passengers age 10 and older are required to wear a face-covering.
VIA Link is a pilot ride-sharing program designed to provide on-demand transit in the Northeast San Antonio area. People may reserve a van to take a trip with as many as five people going to various destinations.
Like Uber or Lyft service, customers can request a trip through a convenient app and can begin and end a trip anywhere within the pilot zone. They can also connect with the regular VIA bus service to continue their trip. (Download the app from Apple's App Store or Google Play.)
Click here scroll down to see the service area.
Ride VIA Link and enjoy the same low fares as VIA bus service.
A VIA Reduced Fare ID or Student ID is required and must be presented when riding to pay reduced fares or use discounted passes (children ages 5-13 years old and active-duty U.S. military in uniform are not required to show ID).
The mission of the transportation ministry is to involve members in carrying out the great commission of the Church and assist in Christian Education,
Growth and discipleship by providing adequate and consistent transportation for Sunday School, Church, Vacation Bible School and other Church related activities deemed necessary by the Pastor.
Free.
Blessing of Hands Ministries provides transportation to faith-based restoration homes in San Antonio and the surrounding area for alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals seeking treatment.
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Senior transportation service is available at all city-operated Senior Centers.
Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.
For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.
For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.
This service is offered free of charge.
Older Adults and persons with disabilities can use this service to attend doctors’ appointments, shop for groceries, visit loved ones, or do other things to maintain a great quality of life. Our mission in providing rides is to help people maintain their independence.
Seniors 60+ years of age and individuals with disabilities are eligible to use the service.
Presa also provides weekly group trips for grocery shopping to 22 senior apartment complexes around San Antonio.
Rides are available Monday thru Friday, except for major holidays.
We recommend making reservations at least two weeks in advance. The program is very popular and fills up quickly!
The charge is $5 per trip/ $10 round trip.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
The NXT Level Youth Opportunity Center, managed by the City's Department of Human Services in coordination with Goodwill and Communities in Schools, assists young adults (16-24) disengaged youth with the steps necessary to go back to school or find a job related to their interest
NXT Level is a City of San Antonio program partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) and Goodwill Industries. The program serves young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are disconnected from education, work, and major societal support systems.
We are committed to providing a safe space where every 16 to 24 year old achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.
We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer on-going case management, counseling, life skills, and referrals to community partners with demonstrated success.
Anyone between the ages of 16-24 who resides in San Antonio qualifies for the services and can either schedule an appointment or walk in to meet with a NXT Level coach.
Free.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.
Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.
For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.
For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.
This service is offered free of charge.
The center serves seniors living on San Antonio’s west side with programs including health and nutrition classes, dance therapy sessions, and arts and crafts activities.
The Senior Center offers hot, nutritious lunches daily as part of its nutrition program.
Free health screenings are regularly available through a partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
Throughout the year, the Senior Center also hosts various holiday and cultural celebrations.
For many seniors living in the surrounding community, Good Sam fulfills a vital need, reducing social isolation and improving their quality of life.
(Senior Services is a program of Good Sam's Family Development Services.)
Seniors, 60 years and older
For more information about the Senior Center, please call (210) 434-5531.
Free.
Our dedicated professionals are available to assist individuals traveling to and from residential treatment programs, business trips, vacations, or family/social gatherings.
We are familiar with the fear, uncertainty, and anxiety while traveling when new in sobriety. We have been through the same experience and understand from the addict's perspective. During the process, an escort will share their experience and how they progressed to where they are today. By relating on a personal level, our escorts provide comfort and encouragement throughout the transport.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.
Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.
For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.
For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.
This service is offered free of charge.
The clinic addresses the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.
Services include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous**
- Computer Lab
- Counseling and Case Management (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)**
- Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
- Diabetes Education
- Language Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Food Pantry*
- Health Education*
- Immunizations
- Lab
- Medical*
- Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
- On-site Café
- Oral Surgery
- Parenting Support Groups
- Pediatrics
- Physical Exams
- Prescription Assistance*
- Referral Assistance (necessities include housing, utilities, clothing and food)*
- Senior Programs
- Sports Leagues (Adult and Youth)
- Summer Youth Camp
- Transportation Assistance
- Women’s Health
- Youth Afterschool Programs
*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.
**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.
To promote independence, preserve dignity, and enhance the quality of life of older adults and people with disabilities by coordinating and providing transportation services.
Our older adults, people with disabilities, and those who care for them have transportation to resources and services needed to maintain independence, promote healthy aging, and live a good quality life.
- Seniors: 60 years of age or older
- People with disabilities: 50 years of age or older (We prefer that a caregiver accompany our volunteer drivers.)
Click here to see our service area.
Free with volunteer drivers
$4.00 each trip, $8.00 round trip in Mobility Van
$8.00 each way with Uber rides through RCT
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.
Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.
For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.
For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.
This service is offered free of charge.
Individuals aged 60 and over are provided with 1/3 of their daily nutritional allowance through our lunch program in a safe and supportive environment. Seniors participate in socialization, recreation, health and wellness education, computer classes, as well as leadership development activities. They enjoy a variety of field trips, luncheons, arts and crafts. Outside experts are invited to present informative programs on topics of vital interest to seniors.
In order to reduce isolation and empower senior’s wellness, we offer transportation to elders who have transitioned from drivers to riders. Must reside within a three mile radius.
Seniors over 60.
$20 per year.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Senior transportation service is available at all city-operated Senior Centers.
Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.
For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.
For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.
This service is offered free of charge.
The clinic serves the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.
Services include:
- Counseling (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)*
- Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
- Diabetes Education
- Food Pantry*
- Health Education*
- Immunizations
- Lab
- Medical*
- Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
- Nutrition Information
- Oral Surgery*
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacy**
- Physical Exams
- Physical Therapy**
- Prescription Assistance*
- Referral Assistance (necessities include housing, utilities, clothing, and food)*
- Transportation Assistance
- Women’s Health
*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.
**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.
Abrazo will help you explore your adoption options and give you honest answers to your questions. Abrazo offers free adoption help for any parents considering placement. Abrazo also offers private counseling, adoption education, a birthparent support group and professional referrals to help you find your own best answers.
Pregnant? Placing? Call anytime, day or night: 800-454-5683.
Pregnant or with a child(ren) that they are seeking an open adoption plan.
The Kirby Senior Center Transportation Program provides travel to and from not only KSC (for seniors that are not Kirby residents) but doctors’ appointments, other recreational destinations and for errands such as trips to the grocery store.
This is accomplished through a partnership with the Presa Community Center who request a $5 fare for rides scheduled through their manifest.
Contributions are accepted and appreciated for this service!
Escorted rides to and from you regular medical, dental, and vision appointments. Driver remains in waiting room until appointment is over. We will take you to most physicians throughout San Antonio.
- 60 years or older
- Live in northeast San Antonio (east of San Pedro, inside Loop 1604, on the north side of IH35, also including Windcrest, Royal Ridge, Camelot, and adjoining areas of Bexar County. See map on our website).
Click here or call 210-967-6372 for a list of all qualfications needed for this service.
Free.
Donations accepted.
Sometimes the best environment for individuals needing support is in their own home or with family. D&S provides hourly support to help individuals live as independently as possible in their own home environment. The time spent providing services each week is based on the needs of the individual and their family.
D&S Home and Community-Based Services:
- Transportation to work, appointments and other activities
- Housekeeping
- Dressing and personal hygiene
- Meal preparation and eating
- Medication administration (as permitted)
- Community activities and outings
In addition, D&S provides Respite Care, which allows primary caregivers a break from their normal caregiving duties.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.
Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.
For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.
For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.
This service is offered free of charge.
AACOG's Bexar Area Agency on Aging (BAAA) serves the City of San Antonio and Bexar County. For services in the rural counties outside of Bexar County, visit the Alamo Area Agency on Aging.
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging is dedicated to building a community that supports older residents and allows them to age in place with dignity, security, and enhanced quality of life. The range of services provided includes:
- 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 people 60 years of age and older and then coordinates local resources to support an individual's highest level of functioning
- Caregiver Support - Assesses needs of caregivers and then coordinates available support services
- Information, Referral, and Assistance - Provides information and assistance to callers to identify and link with the appropriate service agencies
- Nutrition - Serves nourishing meals on site and/or delivered to home-bound seniors
- Ombudsman - Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities
- Senior Centers - Local neighborhood facilities providing organization and provision of support services and recreational and group activities for the older person
- Transportation - Door-to-door trips to nutrition sites, local medical services, and social service agency appointments
Seniors (60 and older), Medicare beneficiaries of any age, and caregivers.
If you need a ride to your vaccination appointment but live in an area that does not have VIA transportation service, contact ACOGG at 210-362-5200 or 866-889-7433 (TDD: 800-456-5094 TTY: 800-735-2989).
Must live in an area without VIA service
Call at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.