FreeTransportation For Veterans To VA And VA-Referred Appointments In Broadwater County
Author: Anne Hall, American Legion
Free Transportation for Veterans to VA and VA-Referred Appointments in Broadwater County
Anne Hall
American Legion
The Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) continues to strengthen support for Montana’s rural Veterans through its expanding Transportation Program. This no-cost service provides safe, reliable rides to VA and VA-referred medical appointments across 45 rural counties, ensuring Veterans never miss critical healthcare due to distance or lack of transportation. Powered by the VA’s Highly Rural Transportation Grant, the program has grown significantly since launch, reflecting increased demand for long-distance transportation support in highly rural communities.
Recently, Communications Specialist Lindsay Hill visited Legion Post 42 in Townsend to promote the program and met with Legion Commander Linda Cousineau, Auxiliary President Peggy Long, and Sons of the American Legion Commander Matt Miller. Passionate about the program and helping Veterans, Hill hopes that partnering with local organizations will help increase awareness of the program and encourage Veterans to sign up for rides with GPVSC. She wants every Veteran who coordinates care with the VA to know that they have this opportunity for transportation with door-to-door service at no cost, and said, “It is not about whether or not our Veterans can drive or have a car; this is just a way to thank our Veterans for their service. I can only imagine the stress of addressing medical concerns and this service is nice because they have at least one less thing to worry about. Our drivers have company vehicles that are regularly maintained, and they are also kind and compassionate, so our Veterans will benefit from some camaraderie too.”
To meet expanding needs, GPVSC has invested in new all-terrain vehicles and added four wheelchair accessible vans in the last year. Additionally, they prioritize the recruitment of veteran-friendly drivers who understand the unique challenges faced by Montana’s Veterans. Any Veteran with a VA-referred appointment can request a ride with at least 48 hours’ notice at (406) 519-0401, ensuring timely access to essential medical services at no cost.
GPVSC remains committed to bringing rural Montana Veterans wherever they need to go, regardless of how near or far the appointment is. Every mile brings Veterans closer to the care they deserve.
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