2nd annual Rooted in wellness - september 12, 2026
🚗 Transportation
Reliable transportation connects people to healthcare, employment, education, groceries, and community life. Whether you need public transit, transportation for medical appointments, or specialized services for seniors or individuals with disabilities, these resources can help you get where you need to go.
FindHelp
Description:
Search thousands of transportation programs, including rides for medical appointments, employment, senior services, and individuals with disabilities.
Website:
https://www.findhelp.org
Hours:
Available 24 Hours a Day
Services Provided:
✔ Transportation Assistance
✔ Medical Transportation
✔ Employment Transportation
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Disability Transportation
Georgia Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Description:
Provides free transportation to and from Medicaid-covered medical appointments for eligible Georgia Medicaid members.
Phone:
1-866-388-9844 (Broker contact may vary by county.)
Website:
https://medicaid.georgia.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday (Advance scheduling required.)
Services Provided:
✔ Medical Transportation
✔ Doctor Appointments
✔ Hospital Visits
✔ Dialysis Transportation
✔ Specialist Appointments
Innovative Senior Solutions
Description:
Provides transportation services that help older adults remain active and independent by assisting with medical appointments, errands, adult day services, and community activities.
Corporate Office:
231 West Lamar Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
229-928-3673
Website:
https://www.innovativeseniorsolutions.com
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Medical Transportation
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Community Outings
✔ Adult Day Health Transportation
✔ Care Coordination
Lyft Healthcare
Description:
Partners with healthcare providers and community organizations to coordinate non-emergency transportation for medical appointments when offered through participating programs.
Website:
https://www.lyft.com/healthcare
Hours:
Varies by participating healthcare provider.
Services Provided:
✔ Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
✔ Healthcare Ride Coordination
✔ Missed Appointment Reduction
METRA Transit System
Description:
Provides fixed-route bus service and ADA complementary paratransit services throughout Columbus, making transportation accessible for work, medical appointments, shopping, and daily activities.
Address:
814 Linwood Boulevard
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-225-4673
Website:
https://www.columbusga.gov/metra
Hours:
Monday–Saturday (Routes vary by schedule.)
Services Provided:
✔ Fixed-Route Bus Service
✔ ADA Paratransit
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Employment Transportation
✔ Medical Transportation Access
Middle Flint Area Agency on Aging
Description:
Provides information and referrals for transportation services that help older adults remain independent and connected to healthcare and community resources.
Phone:
229-931-2880
Website:
https://middleflint.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Transportation Referrals
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Caregiver Resources
✔ Community Services
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
Description:
Connects older adults and caregivers with transportation resources that support independent living and access to healthcare and community services.
Address:
710 Front Avenue, Suite A
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
1-800-615-4379
Website:
https://aging.georgia.gov/locations/river-valley-area-agency-aging
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Transportation Referrals
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Mobility Resources
✔ Caregiver Assistance
River Valley Regional Commission – Rural Transportation Program
Description:
Provides demand-response transportation for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and rural residents traveling to medical appointments, nutrition sites, shopping, and other essential destinations.
Address:
710 Front Avenue, Suite A
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone:
706-256-2917
Website:
https://rivervalleyrc.org
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Rural Transportation
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Medical Appointments
✔ Nutrition Site Transportation
✔ Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities
Southern Georgia Regional Commission – Regional Transportation
Description:
Coordinates transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and rural residents throughout South Georgia.
Address:
1725 South Georgia Parkway West
Waycross, GA 31503
Phone:
912-285-6097
Website:
https://www.sgrc.us
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services Provided:
✔ Rural Transportation
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Medical Transportation
✔ Community Transportation
Uber Health
Description:
Works with healthcare organizations to arrange non-emergency transportation for patients who need rides to medical appointments.
Website:
https://www.uberhealth.com
Hours:
Varies by participating healthcare provider.
Services Provided:
✔ Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
✔ Healthcare Ride Coordination
✔ Appointment Transportation
United Way 211
Description:
Connects individuals and families with local transportation providers for medical appointments, employment, senior services, and other essential needs.
Phone:
Dial 211
Website:
https://211.org
Hours:
24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week
Services Provided:
✔ Transportation Referrals
✔ Medical Transportation
✔ Senior Transportation
✔ Community Resources
Veterans Affairs – Veterans Transportation Service (VTS)
Description:
Provides transportation assistance for eligible Veterans traveling to VA healthcare appointments.
Phone:
877-222-8387
Website:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travel-pay/
Hours:
Varies by VA facility.
Services Provided:
✔ Transportation to VA Appointments
✔ Travel Assistance
✔ Veteran Transportation Resources
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