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Nassau County · East Rockaway

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in East Rockaway, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from East Rockaway throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from East Rockaway to South Nassau Communities Hospital. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.

Getting to mental health appointments consistently is one of the biggest barriers to treatment success. DachiPlus provides discreet, judgment-free transportation to outpatient therapy, psychiatry, methadone maintenance programs, substance use treatment centers, and partial hospitalization programs (PHP/IOP) across Long Island. Medicaid covers most behavioral health transportation — members can book through MAS at no cost. Same-day and recurring scheduling available.

For patients in East Rockaway, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From East Rockaway, that usually means trips to New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The, South Nassau Communities Hospital and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre), roughly 6 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In East Rockaway, mental health transport most often serves individuals in methadone maintenance programs requiring daily transport and patients enrolled in partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. Every trip includes companion seating at no extra cost.

Pickup area
East Rockaway, NY 11518
Nearest behavioral health center
New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The · ~6 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from East Rockaway

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Mount Sinai South Nassau ~10 min
Mercy Medical Center ~12 min
Franklin Hospital ~18 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~22 min

Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.

Before your ride from East Rockaway

A checklist for patients & caregivers

A little preparation makes every trip smoother.

  • Have your Medicaid CIN ready — behavioral health transport is covered under NY Medicaid
  • Provide the clinic or therapist address, suite number, and appointment time
  • For daily methadone transport, ask MAS to set up a standing order — one call covers recurring trips
  • Let us know if the appointment is time-sensitive (some programs have strict arrival windows)
  • For PHP/IOP programs, confirm the program hours and expected pickup time for the return trip
  • Call us if your schedule changes — recurring behavioral health appointments can be updated in advance

East Rockaway — local question

Does DachiPlus provide medical transportation from East Rockaway to South Shore hospitals?

Yes — East Rockaway is approximately 10 minutes from Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and 12 minutes from Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. DachiPlus serves East Rockaway for dialysis, outpatient appointments, and hospital discharge. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.

Medicaid (via MAS)

Request DachiPlus through MAS

Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.

Private Pay & Insurance

Book a ride directly

Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.

FAQ

Mental Health Transport from East Rockaway — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take East Rockaway patients for mental health transport?

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From East Rockaway, DachiPlus most often transports to New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The, South Nassau Communities Hospital and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre); the nearest behavioral health center is about 6 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.

How do I book mental health transport from East Rockaway with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in East Rockaway call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.

How much does mental health transport from East Rockaway cost?

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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from East Rockaway is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.