Use our resources to find available transportation that may be able to assist with medical appointments. Each service may have requirements including specific days, locations and routes.
Phone (913) 244-0582
Statewide
This organization provides free basic transportation to Veterans who are unable to obtain it on their own.
Phone (703) 549-1390
Nationwide
Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance. Each diocese and local program offers unique services in their local communities. So, it is suggested that Veterans reach out to their local Catholic Charity organization and inquire about their specific services.
The Jefferson City area contact phone number is (573) 635-7719. Their email is info@cccnmo.org.
The Kansas City area contact phone number is (816) 221-4377. Their email is assistance@ccharities.com.
Their goal is to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment and develop effective service delivery systems. They provide training and employment services to homeless and at-risk Veterans across Southern Missouri. For more information, contact Stephanie Arterberry at (417) 720-4213 or email her at sarterberry@ccsomo.org.
The St. Louis area contact phone number is ((314) 367-5500. You will have to visit their website to send a request to them via email.
Phone (877) 426-2838
Nationwide
DAV is a nonprofit organization that provides a lifetime of support for Veterans of all generations and their families. They assist Veterans in many areas of need, such as financial assistance, transportation, food, shelter, and so much more.
Phone (844) 836-7433
Statewide
VTS provides qualifying Veterans with free transportation services to and/or from participating VA medical centers in a multi-passenger van.
Phone (877) 424-3838
Nationwide
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit their closest VA medical center without calling in advance. VA also urges Veterans who are not homeless or at risk of homelessness to contact their VA medical center before visiting for any reason.
SSVF may include intensive case management, financial case management, housing search assistance, assistance in applying for VA benefits and services, life skills training, budgeting, job preparation, transportation assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, and temporary financial assistance (rent, utilities, etc.) to address housing barriers. Call (573) 443-8001 for more information.
For more information about this program, contact Eileen F. Devine, National Coordinator, Health Care for Homeless Veterans, at Eileen.Devine@va.gov.
OATS Transit Corporate Office | Columbia, MO
Phone (888) 875-6287
Statewide
This organization provides transportation to Missourians in need.
VA’s Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) offers Veterans many travel solutions to and from their VA health care facilities. This program offers these services at little or no costs to eligible Veterans through the following services: Beneficiary Travel (BT), Veterans Transportation Service (VTS), and Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG).
Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) list of contacts by state.