How to apply for Sowega Senior Transportation — Decatur County in Georgia
Sowega Council on Aging — Southwest Georgia coordinated transportation
Who it's for
The Sowega Council on Aging, the Area Agency on Aging for 14 southwest Georgia counties, helps older adults and people with disabilities in Decatur County (Bainbridge) find affordable or free rides through its transportation service partners — to medical appointments, the pharmacy, grocery shopping, adult day care, worship, and visits with family. Program details and eligibility vary by provider, so call the Sowega Aging & Disability Resource Connection at 1-800-282-6612 to find the best option.
Sowega connects callers with local transportation partners; each provider sets its own eligibility, fares, and scheduling, and rides depend on capacity and funding, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call the Sowega ADRC (1-800-282-6612) for a screening and referral
- Any proof of age, residency, or disability the transportation provider asks for
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 800-282-6612
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Sowega Senior Transportation — Decatur County. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call the Sowega ADRC (1-800-282-6612) for a screening and referral, any proof of age, residency, or disability the transportation provider asks for — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
per trip
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Elder ServicesSOWEGA Area Agency on Aging — Decatur CountySowega Council on Aging — Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging (Albany)
- Supportive ServicesAdult Guardianship Program — Guardian of Last Resort (Georgia)Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
- Supportive ServicesElderly Legal Assistance Program (ELAP)Georgia Division of Aging Services, delivered through Georgia's Area Agencies on Aging and contracted local law firms
- Elder ServicesGeorgia Non-Medicaid Home & Community-Based ServicesGeorgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services — delivered through the Area Agencies on Aging
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.