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Specialized Medical Transport

Air Care Alliance (ACA)

A nationwide network of volunteer pilot organizations providing free air transportation. Their main offering is non-emergency medical transportation for patients and families needing to access distant medical care. Specialized flights are also available for youth fun education and animal rescue. Browse the Directory to contact a specific organization, or fill out the online referral form to get started.
aircarealliance.org

Alpha Group

Provides vocational and supportive services for individuals with disabilities. Services are available in Ashland, Crawford, Delaware, Franklin, Huron, Knox, Licking, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Union, Wayne, and Wyandot counties. Workforce development services include vocational habilitation, job coaching, and additional employment supports. Employment supports for high schoolers include Project SEARCH, summer youth employment, and pre-employment transition services. They also offer integrate adult day services, supportive living, and community living. Transportation services are available for non-medical trips originating in Delaware county for a fee.

Delaware: 1000 Alpha Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Dublin: 5043 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin Ohio 43017
Westerville: 200 Hoff Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082

(740) 368-5810
alphagroup.net

Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS) Medical Support Transportation Services

Transportation services are provided to non-emergency medical appointments for disabled children and adults on Medicaid. Families may use the transportation services multiple times once they are approved. Call the number below to get started.
314 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 233-2381
jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/medical-support-services

Mercy Medical Angels

Provides non-emergency, long-distance ground transportation for patients traveling for medical treatment or clinical trials. Patients must meet income guidelines, be able to travel without medical supervision, and be traveling 50+ miles one way to qualify. Patients may receive gas cards, bus, train, or airline tickets. Visit the website to submit a travel request.
101 West Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
(757) 318-9174
MercyMedical.org

Miracle Flights

Provides free commercial airline tickets for children and their families traveling for specialized medical care within the United States. Families must meet financial guidelines, have a child under the age of 17 seeking medical care, and have a confirmed medical appointment scheduled at least 14 days in advance to qualify. All flyers must be able to safely board and travel on a commercial airline. Approved families may receive up to 2 round-trip flights per month during the course of treatment. They also offer flights for service dog training and retrieval. Visit the website to request an application.
(800) 359-1711
miracleflights.org

Patient AirLift Services (PALS) SkyHope

Provides free, private air transportation for patients seeking care from a medical center 2+ hours away from home. Volunteer pilots provide flights for the duration of treatment, and can fly to states east of the Mississippi River. Patients must be ambulatory and be able to get in and out of a small aircraft with limited assistance. Families arrange and pay for local ground transportation to the departure location. Non-medical, “compassion flights” may be accepted on a case by case basis. PALS for Patriots provides free air transportation for military personnel and veterans to support their well-being and healing process. Visit the website to request a flight.
7110 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, New York 11735
(888) 818-1231
skyhope.org

Private Companies that Transport Children with Wheelchairs & Special Needs

1st Advanced EMS
Provides 24/7 emergency and non-emergency medical transportation. Services include wheelchair, stretcher, and long distance transport.
723 North James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 348-9991
1stadvems.com

Courtesy Ambulance
Provides 24/7 emergency and non-emergency medical transportation in Licking County, Ohio. Services include wheelchair and stretcher transport.
1890 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 522-8588
courtesyambulance.com

Critical Care Transport
Provides EMS services to any patient regardless of acuity.
2936 East Fourteenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 775-0564
criticalcaretransport.net

ValueCare Ambulance Service
Provides 24/7 emergency and non-emergency ambulance/medical transportation. Services include wheelchair and stretcher transportation. Their service area includes almost all of Ohio, and they have several locations across the state.
2572 Setter Court, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
valuecareambulance.com

Note: CAP4Kids cannot recommend or endorse any specific company. We encourage families to carefully review and evaluate all services.