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Veteran Free & Reduced Transportation Options
BERRIEN COUNTY
Disabled American Veteran Shuttle (DAV)
Through the Transportation Network, DAV offers veterans shuttle service, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from designated pick-up points in Berrien and Van Buren Counties to Battle Creek Medical Center for treatment. Battle Creek Medical Center is also the transportation transfer point for veterans that need to go on to Ann Arbor or Detroit for more specialized medical treatment.
How to Arrange Transportation
First schedule your medical appointment and then secure a ride from your home to one of the designated shuttle pickup points (see chart below) in north Berrien or Van Buren Counties. Confirm your seat on the van when you call at least 48 hours prior to your appointment time to Veterans Transportation Service in Battle Creek at 1-888-214-1247 x 33871.
| PICKUP LOCATION | ADDRESS MAP |
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City of Benton Harbor
VA Outpatient Clinic
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115 West Main Street, Benton Harbor (Meet at the back of the building) |
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Benton Township
Napier Shell Station
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1959 E Napier Ave: I-94 Exit 30: Benton Harbor |
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Coloma
McDonald’s
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150 Ryno Rd, Coloma |
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Watervliet
Burger King
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3733 N M 140 Watervliet |
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Niles
Tuesday/Thursday
Niles Senior Center
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Must book ride through Niles Senior Center
(269) 683-9380 (see below: Cass County)
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Please note that vans are not wheel chair accessible and there are no oxygen tanks/devices allowed on the vans. Personal care attendants are encouraged to ride along for free.
Transportation to VA Clinic Mishawaka IN
Transportation to VA Clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana is offered Monday thru Friday. A morning medial appointment, prior to noon, is required. To schedule a ride on the van, contact: Ken Ward, DAV Transportation Director at 800-360-8387 ext. 73509, a week in advance, then schedule a morning medical appointment, at the VA clinic.
| Pick up point | Address |
| Napier Shell Gas | 1959 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor Exit 30 |
| Park & Ride | 4610 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville Exit 23 |
| American Legion Post 331 | 4241 Legion St. Bridgman |
| River Valley Senior Center | 13321 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert, MI |
| New Buffalo Township Hall | 17425 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI |
| American Legion Post 204 | 204 West Linden St, Three Oaks, MI |
| Galien Marathon Gas | 120 US 12 Hwy, Galien, MI |
| JD's Truck Stop | 1655 Mayflower Rd. Buchanan, MI |
| Greater Niles Senior Center | 1109 Bell Rd, Niles, MI |
CASS COUNTY
Disabled American Veteran Shuttle (DAV)
Through the Transportation Network, DAV offers veterans shuttle service from two designated pick-up points in Niles and Cassopolis to Battle Creek Medical Center for treatment. Battle Creek Medical Center is also the transportation transfer point for veterans that need to go on to Ann Arbor or Detroit for additional medical treatment.
How to Arrange Transportation
Before calling to schedule your trip on the shuttle you must have your medical appointment scheduled in Battle Creek and have secured a ride to one of the designated shuttle pickup points (see chart below)
At least 48 hours prior to your appointment please call the Niles Senior Center at (269) 683-9380 to reserve your ride.
| PICKUP LOCATION | ADDRESS |
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Niles
Niles Senior Center
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1109 Bell Road, Niles |
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Cassopolis
Cass County on Aging
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60525 Decatur Rd. Cassopolis |
Please note that vans are not are not wheel chair accessible and there are no oxygen tanks/devices allowed on the vans.
To contact a representative at the Cass County Veteran Affairs office please call (269) 445-4472
VAN BUREN COUNTY
Van Buren Public Transit
Van Buren Public Transit provides transportation for Veterans who reside in Van Buren County and have appointments at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. This link will provide you more details on this transportation service to Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
Disabled American Veteran Shuttle (DAV)
Through the Transportation Network, DAV offers veterans shuttle service, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from designated pick-up points in Berrien, Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties to Battle Creek Medical Center for treatment. Battle Creek Medical Center is also the transportation transfer point for veterans that need to go on to Ann Arbor or Detroit for medical treatment.
How to Arrange Transportation
Before calling to schedule your trip on the shuttle you must have your medical appointment scheduled in Battle Creek and have secured a ride to one of the designated shuttle pickup points (see chart below) in north Berrien and Van Buren Counties. At least 48 hours prior to your appointment call Veterans Transportation Service in Battle Creek at 1-888-214-1247 x 33871 to reserve your seat on the shuttle.
| PICKUP LOCATION | ADDRESS MAP |
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Hartford
Hartford Shell
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61828 County Road 687, Hartford MI 49057 |
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Lawrence
Waffle House Restaurant
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60631 CR 365 N. Lawrence, MI 49079 |
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Paw Paw
Copper Grille Restaurant
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854 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI |
Please note that vans are not are not wheel chair accessible and there are no oxygen tanks/devices allowed on the vans.
VA Transportation Resources
Van Buren Public Transit provides transportation for Veterans who reside in Van Buren County and have appointments at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. This link will provide you more details on this transportation service to Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
The Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides courtesy transportation for Veterans with appointments at the Ann Arbor Healthcare System, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Grand Rapids VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic and Muskegon VA Outpatient Clinic. In addition, door to door transportation is provided to Veterans receiving treatment in the VA Battle Creek Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation Program.
Berrien County Veterans Services
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Van Buren County Veterans Office