Laytonville Health Center Offers Free Patient Transportation to Appointments in Willits and Ukiah

LAYTONVILLE, Mendocino County — Residents without reliable transportation may be able to access medical appointments through a free patient ride program described by Long Valley Health Center.

Who is eligible?

According to the health center’s transportation information, its service is for patients of Long Valley Health Center. The center says rides can take patients to appointments in Laytonville, Willits or Ukiah using a wheelchair-accessible van or another vehicle, depending on needs and scheduling.

How to request a ride

Patients must arrange transportation in advance. The health center gives 707-984-6131, extension 1 as the number to request assistance. The program is free for qualifying patients, but availability is limited. A published service description should not be mistaken for a reservation confirmation or a guarantee of same-day rides.

Why it matters locally

Long distances and limited transit connections can make specialist care difficult for rural Mendocino County households. A ride to Ukiah may mean avoiding a missed appointment or an expensive alternative, particularly when mobility restrictions make ordinary car travel challenging.

For general public transportation, the Mendocino Transit Authority provides timetables, fare information and current service alerts. Its website lists route changes effective September 14, 2026, illustrating why travelers should check up-to-date schedules rather than reuse old printouts.

Questions to ask the provider

Patients should confirm whether they must already be enrolled, how far in advance to book, whether accompaniment is allowed, and what to do if a medical appointment runs late. Transportation programs and their policies may change.

Image: Illustrative mobile healthcare vehicle photo by National Cancer Institute / Unsplash, not a Long Valley Health Center van. Sources: Long Valley Health Center Transportation; Mendocino Transit Authority. The service is not portrayed as open to all nonpatients.

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