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Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

1710 Whitfield Drive
Bedford, VA 24523

(540) 587-3315

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37.353131, -79.5191743

Contact Information

Main
(540) 587-3315

Who We Are

Serving the county of Bedford, Bedford Ride is administered by the Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc. This partnership has drawn hundreds of volunteers to support individuals over 60 and people living with disabilities.

With two business days' notice, volunteers provide transportation to non-emergency medical, non-Medicaid services on a first come first serve basis. Communities served include:

  • Forest/Goode
  • Big Island
  • Stewartsville/Chamblissburg/Goodview
  • Town of Bedford
  • Montvale
  • Thaxton/Taylor Mountain

Appointments should be scheduled between (8:00 am-2:00 pm. Transportation is not available when CVACL offices are closed for holidays, weather events, or other circumstances beyond the agency's control. Transportation requests should be made as far in advance as possible, but a minimum of two business days in advance. Exceptions, due to unusual circumstances, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Volunteers are needed. Drivers are screened and trained. Other volunteers are needed as dispatchers, driver's escorts, and recruiters. Call the main number for more volunteer information.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Bedford County

Cost & Payment Methods

Payment Method(s)
Private Pay
Fee Structure
Sliding Scale Fee
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Age Requirements
60+
Residency Requirements
Serves residents of Bedford County.
Other Eligibility Criteria
Serves older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low incomes. Must have no other practical means of transportation. Cannot transport over-sized wheelchairs. Non Medicaid individuals are eligible.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Medical appointments should be scheduled between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Exceptions, due to unusual circumstances, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Transportation is not available when CVACL offices are closed for holidays, weather events of other circumstances beyond agency control.

Intake Process
Call to schedule a ride. Transportation requests should be made as far in advance as possible, but a minimum of two days in advance is required.
Documents Required
Call for details
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(540) 587-3315

For Transportation Providers Only:

We can accommodate riders with:
Manual wheelchairs

Report Problems
Call the Agency