Lowering transportation barriers in recovery

Get Ready for the Ride of a Lifetime

ACRN was awarded a grant from the WNC Bridge Foundation to pilot our Recovery Rides program. This program is designed to address the barriers of transportation faced by individuals at multiple points along their recovery.

The four touch points our program aims to support are:

Rides for individuals to local area recovery programs.
Bicycle lending
License restoration fee assistance
Minor funding for auto repair

Aside from obtaining transportation to a local area recovery service, participants seeking assistance through this program are required to be actively engaged in a formal recovery program. So that we might best identify appropriate candidates, we will prioritize individuals referred by local area agencies providing recovery support.

Free Rides to Rehab

ACRN was awarded funds to provide reimbursement (at $0.67/mile) to community volunteers or payment to taxi services who transport individuals to a local treatment facility (within Rutherford and the six NC and two SC counties adjoining Rutherford).

New option!! ACRN will pay up to $150 for bus fare through Greyhound to expand options to more programs. Verification of admission to the treatment program is required for eligibility.

If you would like to volunteer as a driver, please complete the interest form at the bottom of the page, and select “volunteer driver” from the drop-down menu. This helps us gather and organize our pool of drivers.

Please complete and submit the volunteer driver agreement along with all required documentation when completing the Recovery Rides Application Form at the bottom of the page to be considered for this program.

Bicycle Sharing

We received funds to purchase loaner bicycles and tracking devices. These bikes will provide a faster and more efficient means of getting to and from work or appointments.

Participants seeking assistance through the bicycle sharing arm of the program are required to be actively engaged in a formal recovery program. So that we might best identify appropriate candidates, we will prioritize individuals referred by local area agencies providing recovery support.

For full details and requirements of the bicycle sharing program, click here. This document must be completed and submitted with the Recovery Rides Application form at the bottom of this page in order to be considered for this program.

License Reinstatement

Fees associated with obtaining a revoked license can often be a significant barrier to self-sufficient transportation. This grant provides funds to pay the DMV fees associated with this process.

Due to limited funding and the proposal submitted for this grant, only DMV fees associated with license restoration are currently eligible for reimbursement.

These fees are specifically:

DWI Reinstatement fee: $167.75
Restoration fee: $83.50
Service fee: $50

For the full application for reinstatement reimbursement, click here. This form must be submitted with the Recovery Rides Application Form at the bottom of this page in order to be considered for the program.

Vehicle Repair Subsidy

For those who own a vehicle, even minor repairs are often an unaffordable reality. The WNC Bridge grant allows for up to five subsidies of $200 for qualifying individuals to help lessen this burden. We understand that repairs can be very expensive. What we aim to achieve is to help individuals finish closing the gap financially on the costs of their auto repairs. This will help them get back to work and keep appointments critical in their recovery.

For full program requirements and expectations please click here. In order to be considered for this program, all documentation must be submitted with the Recovery Rides Application Form at the bottom of this page.

Recovery Rides Application Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Program Area of Interest

Please select which piece of the program you are interested in.

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Waiver of liability

THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY ("Waiver") is made and entered into on this date by and between the individual indicated on this form ("Participant") and ACRN ("Nonprofit"). 1. Acknowledgment of Risks The Participant acknowledges that transportation to detox and residential recovery programs involves inherent risks, including but not limited to, the risk of accident, injury, or emotional distress. The Participant voluntarily assumes all such risks. 2. Waiver of Liability In consideration for being provided transportation services by volunteers of the Nonprofit, the Participant hereby releases, waives, and discharges the Nonprofit, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, actions, and causes of action arising out of or relating to any injury, loss, or damage incurred during transportation. 3. Indemnification The Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Nonprofit from any claims brought by third parties arising out of the Participant’s participation in this transportation program. 4. Governing Law This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. 5. Severability If any provision of this Waiver is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 6. Acknowledgment of Understanding The Participant acknowledges that they have read this Waiver, understand its contents, and voluntarily acknowledge it.

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List of required documents

For community drivers:

1. Completed volunteer driver agreement
2. Proof of insurance
3. Recent driving record

For bicycle share:
1. Completed bicycle lending agreement
2. Verification of participation in recovery/treatment program

For license restoration:
1. Completed license restoration agreement
2. Verification of participation in recovery/treatment program

For repair stipend:
1. Completed car repair agreement
2. Written repair estimate from mechanic
3. Verification of cost balance
4. Verification of participation in recovery/treatment program