8 Transportation Resources in Austin, Texas — Free Help & Counseling
8 verified transportation resources in Austin, Texas. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- 1-800-Charity Cars — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (800) 242-7489 — 1-800-Charity Cars provides free donated vehicles to families in need throughout Texas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a valid license. Wai
- Capital Metro MetroAccess Paratransit — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (512) 389-7501 — MetroAccess provides door-to-door paratransit service for individuals with disabilities who cannot use regular Capital Metro bus or rail service. Advance reserv
- Cars4Heroes - Texas — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (866) 227-7411 — Cars4Heroes provides free donated vehicles to military veterans and their families who are in need of reliable transportation. Serves veterans throughout Texas.
- Drive a Senior Austin — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (512) 472-6339 — Drive a Senior provides free volunteer-driver transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and essential errands for seniors 60+ in the Austin/Trav
- Free Charity Cars — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (888) 240-0086 — Free Charity Cars provides donated vehicles to individuals and families in need nationwide including Texas. Apply online. Must demonstrate financial need and ha
- Good News Garage - Texas — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (877) 448-4432 — Good News Garage provides free donated, refurbished vehicles to low-income families working toward self-sufficiency. Applicants must be employed or in job train
- Texas Health and Human Services - Medical Transportation Program — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (877) 633-8747 — Texas HHSC Medical Transportation Program (MTP) provides free transportation for Medicaid recipients to and from medical appointments statewide. Covers bus pass
- Texas Workforce Commission - Transportation Assistance — Transportation in Austin, Texas — (512) 463-2222 — Texas Workforce Commission and local Workforce Solutions boards provide transportation assistance to job seekers and employed individuals, including bus passes,
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Frequently asked questions
How many transportation resources are available in Austin, Texas?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified transportation resources across Austin, Texas. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these transportation services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.