As a Transportation Partner, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the mental health of individuals in your community. Your efforts will remove one of the most common barriers to accessing mental health services—lack of transportation—and help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend their therapy appointments, classes, and support groups. By working together, we can build Strong Minds, Strong Communities.


                                         Help Get Individuals to Mental Health Classes and Therapy Appointments
Mental health care is essential to the well-being of individuals, but for many, getting to therapy appointments and mental health classes can be a significant barrier. Transportation should not be an obstacle to accessing the care that individuals need. Become a Transportation Partner and help bridge the gap, ensuring that everyone in your community has access to the mental health support they deserve.

Why Transportation is Key to Mental Health Access
Many individuals who need mental health services face challenges in reaching therapy appointments or attending important mental health classes. These barriers may include:

• Lack of Reliable Transportation: Some individuals may not have access to a personal vehicle or cannot afford public transportation.

• Disability or Health Issues: People with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, or mental health challenges may struggle to travel independently.

• Financial Constraints: The cost of transportation, whether public or private, can be prohibitive for low-income individuals.

• Stigma and Isolation: For those already struggling with mental health issues, the thought of taking public transportation or asking for help can be daunting.

By becoming a Transportation Partner, you can ensure that these barriers are reduced, allowing individuals to receive the care they need, when they need it.

How You Can Help:
1. Provide Reliable and Safe Transportation Options

• Volunteer Drivers: Offer rides to individuals who need help getting to therapy appointments, support groups, or mental health classes.

• Donate To the Travel Fund: Make a donation to Strong Minds, Strong Communities and earmark that donation for travel.  

• Join Our Referral System: Allow mental health professionals to refer clients who may need transportation support. This ensures that transportation needs are integrated into the overall care plan for individuals seeking treatment.

• Travel Vouchers: If you are an individual or business organization who can provide travel vouchers for individuals who cannot afford transportation, or work with local businesses to provide travel vouchers or financial assistance for ridesharing apps like Uber or Lyft.
   

The Benefits of Being a Transportation Partner:

1. Improved Access to Care: Ensuring people can attend their mental health appointments and classes improves their chances of recovery and ongoing support.

2. Strengthening the Community: Your efforts will build a stronger, more connected community where individuals support each other in accessing essential services.

3. Reducing Stigma: Providing reliable transportation sends a message of support and acceptance, helping to reduce the stigma associated with mental health care.

4. Empowering Individuals: By helping people get to their appointments, you're empowering them to take control of their mental health and well-being.

5. Creating Lasting Impact: This service can be life-changing for individuals who might otherwise not have access to mental health care due to transportation barriers.

How to Become a Transportation Partner:

1. Sign Up as a Volunteer Driver: Whether as an individual or as part of a community group, you can volunteer to drive individuals to appointments.

2. Work with Local Transportation Services: Connect with local transit providers, rideshare services, or transportation nonprofits to arrange discounted or free rides for those in need.

3. Sponsor a Transportation Fund: Donate funds or organize fundraising events to help cover transportation costs for individuals who are financially unable to afford their travel.

4. Share the Program: Help spread the word about the transportation service within your community, ensuring that those in need know about the assistance available.

5. Become a Volunteer Travel Coordinator: Organize a volunteer driver network or partner with a local transportation service that can provide rides at a discounted rate.

Steps to Take Action:
Reach Out to Us: Contact us with your interest in being a travel warrior!
Email: info@keepusstrong.com or Use the form below to contact us.
Contact: T. J. Finn, M.Ed., C-NPT, LPC-Associate - (936) 657-8012