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Nassau County · Freeport

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Freeport, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Freeport throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Freeport 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 Freeport, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Freeport, that usually means trips to So.Shore Association f/Independent Living, South Shore Child Guid Assoc Inc. dba SSGC and South Nassau Communities Hospital, roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Freeport, mental health transport most often serves patients attending weekly therapy or psychiatry appointments and individuals in methadone maintenance programs requiring daily transport for a community of about 44,464 residents. Every trip includes standing orders for methadone and PHP/IOP programs.

Pickup area
Freeport, NY 11520
Nearest behavioral health center
So.Shore Association f/Independent Living · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Freeport

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Mount Sinai South Nassau ~10 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~18 min
Mercy Medical Center ~15 min
Franklin Hospital ~20 min

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

Before your ride from Freeport

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

Freeport — local question

Can DachiPlus pick up Medicaid patients in Freeport for South Shore hospital appointments?

Yes — DachiPlus provides Medicaid and private pay transportation from Freeport to Mount Sinai South Nassau, Mercy Medical Center, and Nassau University Medical Center. Freeport is a high-volume NEMT community on the South Shore. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or DachiPlus at (516) 754-7777.

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 Freeport — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Freeport patients for mental health transport?

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From Freeport, DachiPlus most often transports to So.Shore Association f/Independent Living, South Shore Child Guid Assoc Inc. dba SSGC and South Nassau Communities Hospital; the nearest behavioral health center is about 5 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 Freeport with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Freeport 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 Freeport cost?

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