Our Mission

Resources

Transportation Options:

  • Napa County Transportation & Planning Agency:
    707-259-8631     www.nctpa.net/routes-schedules/vine.html

  • NCTPA’s Line 10 connects Calistoga to American Canyon

  • VINE Go Paratransit / Up Valley: 252-2600

  • St. Helena Shuttle 963-3007

  • Calistoga Handy Van 963-4229

  • Yountville Shuttle: 944-1234  

  • HAPI RIDES – are back!!
    Effective August 1, 2011, the Area Agency on Aging will be connecting individuals with rides to essential appointments who meet the following criteria:
  1. Are age 60 or over
  2. Do not or are unable to drive
  3. Live in rural areas or isolated neighborhood/setting
  4. Cannot feasibly use other transportation options
  5. Are low income (up to 200% of the federal poverty level)
  6. Income after expenses is low or undependable
  7. Are missing essential appointments such as medical/dental because they were not able to pay or arrange for transportation.

The established criteria are going to be strictly adhered to so as to better serve those with the greatest need.  There are many current transportation options that are current available therefore, in order to qualify, an individual must have exhausted all other options. 

Please contact Rosa Perez with Area Agency on Aging at (707) 253-4806 with your questions and to receive a check list with the criteria to see if you are eligible.  

HAPI Rides is supported by grants from the Community Impact Fund and Special Needs Fund at Napa Valley Community Foundation.

 

Health Insurance Support

  • Get Help With Free Medicare Counseling
    Call HICAP: 1-800-434-0222
    HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options.
    One hour counseling appointments offered at Rianda House on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month between 1 – 4 pm. Call HICAP to make your appointment.
    www.cahealthadvocates.org/HICAP/index.html
  • Making year end changes to your Medicare Health Plan?
    Click on this link to download a letter from the California Insurance Commissioner regarding warnings and tips:
    Download/view PDF document

Senior Care Directories for the
San Francisco Bay Area:


Contact information from Napa County
regarding H1N1 vaccines

  • Public Health Phone Line: (707) 253-4270