Nassau County · Merrick
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Merrick 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 Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Merrick, that usually means trips to South Shore Child Guid Assoc Inc. dba SSGC, So.Shore Association f/Independent Living and South Nassau Communities Hospital, roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Merrick, 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 22,097 residents. Every trip includes companion seating at no extra cost.
- Pickup area
- Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest behavioral health center
- South Shore Child Guid Assoc Inc. dba SSGC · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Merrick
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Merrick
Travel times from Merrick
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Merrick
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
Merrick — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Merrick on the South Shore for dialysis transportation?
Yes — DachiPlus provides standing-order dialysis transportation from Merrick to DaVita Merrick and Fresenius Kidney Care Bellmore, and outpatient trips to Mount Sinai South Nassau and Mercy Medical Center. Merrick is served by the LIRR Babylon branch at Merrick station. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
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.
Other transportation services in Merrick
FAQ
Mental Health Transport from Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Merrick patients for mental health transport?
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From Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore Child Guid Assoc Inc. dba SSGC, So.Shore Association f/Independent Living 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 Merrick with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Merrick 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 Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from Merrick is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.