Provides limited transportation to medical services at the Veterans Administration Hospital.   Appointments are required one week in advance.   Veterans can bring an escort or service animal (dog only) with a doctor's note.

Provides free, non-emergency medical transportation for on-going or critical treatment that is not local. Assistance includes gas cards as well as bus, train or airfare. Additionally covers the cost of one non-medical attendant if the doctor finds it medically necessary. Commercial Airline Tickets Provides charitable, need-based commercial airline assistance for patients and one medically-necessary escort. The patient must: - Be able to sit on their own once they are in the seat. - Require little or no medical attention. - Be able to transfer out of their wheelchair into their seat on the aircraft with little or no assistance (they cannot have someone literally pick them up and sit them in the seat). - If the patient requires oxygen, some airlines may provide it during the flight. Otherwise, the patient must have a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) approved by the FAA or the airlines. Commercial airlines require no less than 48 hours advance notice to prepare for the equipment needed. The patient is responsible for making these arrangements and paying any travel fees associated with the oxygen. Ground Transportation Patients are provided with gas cards, or commercial bus or Amtrak tickets to medically related treatment. These trips are for non-local medical care more than 50 miles away. Gas cards are also available for multiple trips to local treatment.

Offers a circulating shuttle bus in partnership with Hopelink with a route linking Burien Transit Center to destinations such as Gregory Heights, Seahurst and Highline Medical Center. Riders in the Gregory Heights neighborhood will additionally be able to take advantage of both scheduled marked stops as well as a flexible service allowing them to call ahead to request a pick-up or drop-off. The vehicles can accommodate up to two wheelchairs and space for two bicycles.

Provides basic and advanced non-emergent ambulance transportation.   Transportation can be scheduled in advance or called without notice.   Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) drive ambulances equipped with basic life support. Critical Care Transport (CCT), ambulances staffed by nurses, are available for patients who need monitoring and medicated IVs.   Bariatric ambulance is available for patients over 300 pounds. EMERGENCIES SHOULD CONTACT 911. Only provides post-surgery transportation with contracted hospitals (Swedish, Harborview, UW).

Bluebird Rides to medical and other appointments, chore services, friendly visits, tech coaching.

Offers marginalized, low-income adults, youth and families a bike so they can have access to successful year-round bicycle transportation. Also provides participants with quality bicycle safety information.

Provides callers with information about bus schedules, routes, fares and trip planning. Receives and reviews recommendations, comments, complaints and suggestions about Metro services. Maintains a lost-and-found facility for Metro transit riders. Handles lost items such as wallets, phones, purses, glasses, prescription medicines and keys. Provides information about Park and Ride locations throughout the Puget Sound region. Night Stop Riders may ask the bus driver to stop at any point along the bus route between 8pm-5am. Riders should go to the front of the bus and request this service at least a block ahead of the desired drop off point. Decision to stop is at the driver's discretion and may be declined for safety reasons. Drivers will only pick up at established bus stops. For safety purposes, riders using wheelchairs will only be dropped off at wheelchair lift-approved bus stops.

Provides ferry transportation for cars and passengers between various Puget Sound locations.   Ferry routes are the following:   -  Seattle-Bremerton -  Seattle-Bainbridge Island   -  Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth -  Edmonds-Kingston -  Mukilteo-Clinton -  Port Townsend-Coupeville -  Point Defiance-Tahlequah -  Anacortes-San Juan Islands -  Anacortes-Sidney, BC    Other ferry systems in Puget Sound include:   -  Alaska Marine Highway System: (800) 642-0066 -  Victoria Clipper: (206) 448-5000 -  British Columbia Ferry System: (206) 441-6865 -  Port Orchard-Bremerton Ferry: (360) 876-2300 -  Pierce County Ferries, Tacoma: (253) 581-6290 -  Lummi Island Ferry, Bellingham: (360) 676-6863

Advocates for and supports Native women during emergencies. Services include the following: - Emergency transportation for victims of domestic violence - Safety Planning - Public benefit application assistance - Advocacy with Indian Child Welfare, Domestic Violence Court, Tribal Courts. - Flexible financial assistance.

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the process. Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program. Conference call between the youth and person they are returning to is required as well as basic documentation (ID or equivalent, etc.). Youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided). Home Free can only be used in the United States.

Safe Place Coordinators provide 24 hour a day, seven days a week, on call, in person and over the phone support to vulnerable youth, ages 12-17. Youth adults, ages 18-24, are referred to Willows Youth Services Center. Safe Place works closely with existing emergency youth shelter providers including Friends of Youth, YouthCare and Cocoon House.   Current Safe Place sites include: Metro Transit buses, YMCAs of Greater Seattle and the King County Library System. A complete map of all Safe Place locations can be seen online.

Responds to non-criminal incidents and provide public safety related community service. Connects victims and people in need with resources.  Community Service Officers are the unarmed section of the police department; they will not respond to calls involving weapons or violent behavior.

Arranges volunteer transportation services to essential healthcare appointments for older adults. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide rides for medical, dental and nutrition appointments for those who have no transportation or who are unable to use other forms of transportation.   Volunteer drivers also act as an escort, waiting until client's appointment is complete to provide a return trip home.   Seniors living in North Bend, Snoqualmie and Fall City should contact the Mt. Si Senior Center for transportation. All rides are dependent upon driver availability.

The Resource Access Team is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that will serve as a centralized information and resource referral system, making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need. The Resource Access Team aims to help residents connect to resources, navigate services, or bridge short-term financial gaps. The Resource Access Team may provide financial assistance to King County residents to help them gain or retain employment, support educational goals leading to employment, or meet basic needs, including but not limited to food, healthcare, shelter, childcare, transportation and safety. Resource Access Financial Assistance is intended for emergent or one-time situations and not intended for recurrent or regular needs. The Resource Access Team does not provide rental assistance.

Provides rides to anyone needing non-emergency transportation to the local hospital, pharmacies or local medical offices including physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and therapists. Van has a hydraulic lift for large wheelchairs.   Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.   The van is not equipped with car seats. If a car seat is required for a young passenger, the parent must supply the car seat.

Arranges transportation for trips to WA Apple Health (Medicaid)-covered services such as doctor, dentist and mental health appointments.   Types of transportation include buses, taxis, mileage reimbursement and lift vehicles.   Reimbursement includes gas cards at $. 35 per mile. No ambulance service is provided. Does not cover prescription pick-up.

Arranges transportation for trips to WA Apple Health (Medicaid)-covered services such as doctor, dentist and mental health appointments.   Types of transportation include buses, taxis, mileage reimbursement and lift vehicles.   Reimbursement includes gas cards at $. 35 per mile. No ambulance service is provided. Does not cover prescription pick-up.

Provides one-on-one support with finding transportation options such as local shuttles, volunteer driver programs, medical transportation services and more. Also helps clients navigate public transportation routes and provide individualized trip plans.

Offers variable routing in some areas within King County. By using vans that can operate off regular routes to pick up and drop off passengers within a defined service area, DART service may allow residents to arrange for transit service closer to a location. DART does not go door to door. It operates on a fixed schedule, but one that has more flexibility than regular Metro Transit buses. Days and hours of service vary by route. Provides both fixed and limited variable-routing transit services to the following areas: - Mercer Island - Route 204 and 630 - Duval, Redmond - Route 224 - Highline Medical Center - Route 631 - Des Moines Marina District, Angle Lake Route 635 -  West Seattle - Route 773 -  Federal Way - Route 901 and Route 903 -  Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton - Route 907 -  Kent East Hill - Route 914  -  Auburn, Enumclaw - Route 915   -  Algona-Pacific - Route 917   -  Redmond, Kingsgate - Route 930   -  Fairwood, Valley Medical Center, Southcenter - Route 906

Provides regional bus service between King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Operates Link light rail as well as a commuter rail service between Lakewood and Seattle, and between Everett and Seattle.   Transit service is fully accessible for wheelchairs, scooters and strollers.

Helps low-income elders and adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities remain independent in their homes. Matches volunteers to provide companionship, light housework, and other simple chores. Assists with everyday household chores such as vacuuming, laundry, grocery shopping and yard work. Drives and carpools seniors and adults with disabilities to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other important locations. Drivers are able to wait until appointment is over for return trip. Phone Buddies provide older adults with support through a weekly phone call. Services are provided based on volunteer availability and calls are returned in the order in which they are received. All volunteers are carefully screened with three references and a Washington State Patrol background check. Due to the high number of requests and limited number of volunteers, may be unable to offer services to all callers.

Provides trip coordination for the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park and Duvall-Carnation Community Vans in partnership with King County Metro. Community vans provide residents with customized options for getting around when bus service can’t meet their needs. Vans are driven by Metro approved volunteer drivers and are dependent on volunteer availability. They can travel anywhere within a two-hour destination.

Provides a safe haven for women and girls of any age who have been involved in commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. Confidential day center provides food, clothing, laundry, hygiene items and showers, as well as the possibility of an overnight stay. Center also offers support such as free counseling and therapy, mentoring, support groups, transportation to medical appointments and court dates, life skill classes, GED prep classes, case management and referrals to other resources. Offers internships for learning job skills in administrative work, retail and coffee making. Also provides job referrals through partner organizations. Virtual appointments may be made with an attorney to assist with parenting plans, criminal record expungement or immigration assistance. Organization is faith-based.

Provides conflict resolutions in non-violent situations, victim assistance, referrals, and information on social services. Community Service Officers are the unarmed section of the police department; they will not respond to situations involving weapons or violent behavior.

Offers a circulating shuttle bus with a route serving Downtown Kent and the Kent East Hill neighborhood.  Buses arrive each half-hour in the downtown area and each hour on the East Hill. Shuttles can take reservations to leave the route to make special pick-ups. Drivers are trained to help passengers with their bags, wheelchairs, or other accessories. Shuttle is a joint effort of King County Metro Transit, the city of Kent, and Hopelink.