24 Transportation Resources in California — Free Help & Counseling

24 verified transportation resources in California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

Verified resources

• Alameda County – East Bay Paratransit — Transportation in Oakland, California — (510) 287-5000 — East Bay Paratransit provides door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities in Alameda and western Contra Costa counties.
• Amtrak Pacific Surfliner – 15% Military & Veterans Discount (California Coast) — Transportation in California — (800) 872-7245 — Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train offers a 15% discount on all California routes for U.S. military veterans, active duty service members, and their spouses and d
• Catholic Charities of Orange County – Emergency Gas Vouchers & Transportation Assistance — Transportation in Garden Grove, California — (714) 347-9602 — Catholic Charities of Orange County provides emergency gas vouchers and fuel assistance to low-income individuals and families regardless of religious affiliati
• Contra Costa County – County Connection LINK Paratransit — Transportation in Concord, California — (925) 676-7500 — LINK provides paratransit service for central Contra Costa County residents with disabilities.
• Goodwill of Orange County – Gas Vouchers & Transportation Assistance for Employment Programs — Transportation in Santa Ana, California — (714) 547-6308 — Goodwill of Orange County provides gas vouchers and transportation assistance to participants in their employment training and workforce development programs. T
• LA Metro LIFE Program – Free or Discounted Rides for Low-Income Residents (LA County) — Transportation in California — (323) 466-3876 — LA Metro's LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) program provides free or heavily discounted rides for low-income Los Angeles County residents receiving EBT/SNAP, CalW
• Lutheran Social Services of Southern California – Emergency Gas Vouchers (Orange County) — Transportation in Orange, California — (714) 534-6450 — Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) provides emergency gas vouchers and transportation assistance in Orange County when funds are available.
• Metrolink – Mobility-4-All 50% Discount for Low-Income Riders (EBT Cardholders) — Transportation in California — (800) 371-5465 — Metrolink's Mobility-4-All program offers a 50% discount on any Metrolink ticket or pass for California EBT cardholders (income at or below 200% of federal pove
• Monterey-Salinas Transit – MST RIDES Paratransit — Transportation in Monterey, California — (888) 678-2871 — MST RIDES provides ADA paratransit service for Monterey County residents with disabilities.
• OC ACCESS – ADA Paratransit Service for People with Disabilities (Orange County) — Transportation in Orange, California — (714) 560-5956 — OC ACCESS is OCTA's ADA-mandated door-to-door paratransit service for people with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use regular fixed-route b
• OC Workforce Solutions – WIOA Gas & Transportation Reimbursement for Job Seekers — Transportation in California — (866) 500-6587 — OC Workforce Solutions provides gas mileage reimbursement and transportation support to eligible job seekers enrolled in WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportun
• OCTA OC Bus – Community College Free Bus Pass (All 9 OC Colleges) — Transportation in Orange, California — (714) 636-7433 — OCTA's Community College Pass Program provides free OC Bus travel to all enrolled students at all nine Orange County community colleges. Both full-time and part
• OCTA OC Bus – Reduced Fare Program for Seniors (60+) & Persons with Disabilities — Transportation in Orange, California — (714) 636-7433 — Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) offers reduced fares on all OC Bus fixed routes for seniors aged 60 and older, persons with disabilities, and Medi
• OCTA OC Bus – Youth Ride Free Program (Ages 6–18, Free Rides Through 2026) — Transportation in Orange, California — (714) 636-7433 — OCTA's Youth Ride Free program provides free OC Bus rides for youth ages 6–18 on all fixed-route OC Bus service. Passes are distributed at participating Orange
• Orange County Social Services Agency – CalWORKS Mileage Reimbursement (72.5¢/Mile for Welfare-to-Work) — Transportation in Anaheim, California — (800) 281-9799 — Orange County CalWORKS participants who use a personal vehicle to travel to approved Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activities may receive mileage reimbursement at the c
• Orange County Social Services Agency – CalWORKS Transportation Assistance (Free Bus Passes) — Transportation in Anaheim, California — (800) 281-9799 — Orange County's CalWORKS Welfare-to-Work (WTW) program provides free bus passes and transit fare assistance to low-income families participating in approved wor
• SF Paratransit / SF Access — Transportation in San Francisco, California — (415) 351-7052 — San Francisco Paratransit (SF Access) provides door-to-door transportation for seniors and people with disabilities who cannot use regular Muni buses.
• Sacramento Regional Transit – SacRT Go Paratransit — Transportation in Sacramento, California — (916) 557-4545 — SacRT Go paratransit provides door-to-door transportation for Sacramento area seniors and people with disabilities.
• Salvation Army OC (Tustin Ranch) – Emergency Gas Vouchers & Transportation Assistance — Transportation in Tustin, California — (714) 832-7100 — The Salvation Army Tustin Ranch Corps provides emergency gas vouchers and transportation assistance to low-income families and individuals in Orange County faci
• San Mateo County – SamTrans Redi-Wheels Paratransit — Transportation in San Carlos, California — (650) 508-6241 — Redi-Wheels provides ADA paratransit service for San Mateo County residents with disabilities.
• Santa Clara County – VTA Access Paratransit — Transportation in San Jose, California — (408) 321-2300 — VTA Access provides ADA paratransit service for Santa Clara County residents with disabilities.
• Sonoma County – Volunteer Center Medical Rides — Transportation in Santa Rosa, California — (707) 573-3399 — Sonoma County Volunteer Center provides free medical transportation for seniors and disabled residents with volunteer drivers.
• St. Vincent de Paul OC – Emergency Gas Vouchers & Transportation Assistance — Transportation in Santa Ana, California — (714) 542-0448 — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Orange County (SVDPOC) provides emergency gas vouchers and fuel assistance through their person-to-person service model. Volu
• Waymakers – Gas Vouchers & Transportation Assistance for Crime Victims (Orange County) — Transportation in Orange County, California — (949) 250-4058 — Waymakers provides gas vouchers and transportation assistance to survivors of crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Orange County.

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Frequently asked questions

How many transportation resources are available in California?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified transportation resources across California. 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.