Transportation
Cars 4 Columbia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmDOiHKlcuY
tconway61555@gmail.com
660-238-0725
The National Hope Association, in partnership with the City of Columbia and the COMO Supplier Diversity Program, is piloting a donated car program targeted at the City’s three Strategic Plan Neighborhoods. The focus of the program is to provide reliable transportation to low-income individuals and families who cannot afford transportation but are in need of support to seek and retain employment, improve their ability to maintain self-sufficiency and to perform daily tasks where transportation is needed such as getting children to daycare, attending school events, doctor appointments and getting involved in community activities.
The targeted populations for the donated Cars 4 Columbia are:
Low-income individuals and families
Single-parent families
Veterans
Non-violent ex-offenders
Survivors of domestic violence
People transitioning from welfare to work
People transitioning from homelessness
Transportation-challenged students
Recipients have to meet eligibility requirements and will be given training on basic auto maintenance, safe driving, correct use of seat belts and child safety restraints and future support for vehicle repairs.
Eligibility: Referrals from social service agencies required.
OATS Transit
800-269-6287
https://www.oatstransit.org/howard
To schedule a ride in Howard County call the Columbia OATS Transit office at 573-449-3789 or 800-269-6287. Calls must be made between the hours of 9:30 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday 24-48 hours in advance.
Fares (one-way):
In – Town: $2.00
Within County: $3.00
Adjacent County: $4.00
Long Distance (Beyond 2 Counties): $3.00 per county
To Moberly: 1st Monday each month
NEMT - Non Emergency Medical Transportation Services
866-269-5927
https://dss.mo.gov/mhd/participants/pages/medtrans.htm
Transportation Services
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, or NEMT, can be used when you do not have a way to get to your healthcare appointment without charge. We may use public transportation or bus tokens, vans, taxi, or even an ambulance, if necessary to get you to your healthcare appointment. Home State will give you a ride that meets your needs. You do not get to choose what kind of car or van or the company that will give you the ride. You may be able to get help with gas costs if you have a friend or a neighbor who can take you. This must be approved before your appointment.
Who can get NEMT services? You must be on MO HealthNet or MO HealthNet Managed Care on the day of your appointment. People in a MO HealthNet Managed Care Health Plan get their NEMT services from the health plan. Some people on MO HealthNet or MO HealthNet Managed Care do not get NEMT services as part of their benefits. The NEMT program will let you know if your benefits do not cover NEMT.
Children who are under age 17 must have an adult ride with them.
We will only pay for one child and one parent/guardian and/or an attendant if your child is under age 21 and needs to be away from home overnight or needs someone to be with him/her. We will not pay for other children or adults.
Call 1-866-269-5927. You must call at least 5 calendar days before the day of the appointment or you may not get NEMT. You may call this number Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for regular scheduled appointments.
Services for Independent Living
1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-1646
Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F)
Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy. We provide five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Transition.
Our services include: Assistive devices/technology information, demonstration, and technical assistance, a hands-on demonstration center, equipment loans, and ramp installation. Our reutilization program accepts donations of gently used fully functional durable medical equipment.
Youth Youth and Adult Education programs and services are provided for individuals age 16+. Year-round support groups, activities, and classes are provided individually and in group settings.
Personal Care Services include Consumer-Directed Service: the consumer chooses, hires, and directs their attendant, In-Home Service: the attendant is employed by SIL but the consumer directs their activities. Applications for aides and attendants are continuously accepted.
Aging in Place assists income eligible individuals age 55+ to remain active in the community, reduce isolation, and maximize their independence.
Transportation SIL provides door-to-door service.
Volunteer Services is always accepting individuals to assist in our mission.
Fee: Most services are free (there may be low cost fees for transportation service).
Eligibility: People with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.
Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, Randolph.