Category: Transportation
Suwannee Valley Transit Authority
Suwannee Valley Transit Authority is committed to providing safe & reliable paratransit transportation to the public in Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee Counties. If you need a ride, call because they can take you to your doctor’s appointment, work, or a trip to the local grocery store. Suwannee Valley Transit Authority services are available Monday-Friday. Call your HMO provider directly to schedule transportation if you are Medicaid eligible.
Candice Kennon, Administrator
candice.kennon@ridesvta.com
(386) 362-5332 or (386) 362-7433 to schedule transportation
Toll Free: 1-800-258-7267
1907 Voyles Street SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Road to Recovery
www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html
The Road to Recovery program (provided by the American Cancer Society) provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need. Call to learn more about Road To Recovery availability near you.
National Cancer Information Center
1-800-227-2345
MV Transportation — Alachua County Transit
MV Transportation, Inc. and all subsidiaries, joint ventures, partnerships and affiliates is a privately held corporation that provides passenger transportation management, operations, and related services to jurisdictional and private entities across North America.
(352) 375-2784
3713 SW 42nd Street
Suite 3
Gainesville, FL 32608
Corporate Angel Network, Inc. (CAN)
CAN finds free air transportation on corporate flights for eligible cancer patients who need medical treatments like surgeries, clinical trials, or second opinions.
Air Charity Network
Provides access for people in need who are seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community, or national crisis. Air Charity Network serves all 50 states and its volunteer pilots utilize their own aircraft, fuel, and time to provide free air transportation to medical facilities for citizens who are financially distressed or otherwise unable to travel via public transportation.
Touching Hearts at Home
touchinghearts.com/gainesville/
Provides personal care and companionship services in Gainesville, The Villages, and Ocala tailored to individual needs. Their caregivers specialize in Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s care. Services range from a few hours to 24/7 support, including meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, and assistance with daily activities like bathing and grooming.
(352) 225-3727
4051 NW 43rd Street
Suite 37
Gainesville, FL 32606