Getting There: Helping People with Mental Illnesses Access Transportation
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Summary
This report examines common barriers that mental health consumers face in accessing transportation and provides emerging best practices for overcoming these barriers. Successful strategies include expanding access to existing public transit as well as providing specialized transportation. They encompass urban, suburban, and rural settings. The report also lists potential funding sources and recommendations for developing transportation initiatives.
Topics
Types/Tools
Populations
Sources
Center for Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
TTW; paratransit; half-fare program; Medicaid Transit Passes; Travel Vouchers; Section 5310; Section 5311; Job Access and Reverse Commute; JARC;
Contact
Buddy
Rutzke
MA
rutzke@bc.edu