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Nassau County · Wantagh

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Wantagh, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Wantagh throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Wantagh 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.

DachiPlus coordinates mental health transport for Wantagh, NY residents. From Wantagh, that usually means trips to Charles Evans Center, YES Community Counseling (Massapequa) and YES Community Counseling (Levittown), roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.

In Wantagh, 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 19,156 residents. Every trip includes standing orders for methadone and PHP/IOP programs.

Pickup area
Wantagh, NY 11793
Nearest behavioral health center
Charles Evans Center · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Wantagh

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Mount Sinai South Nassau ~15 min
Mercy Medical Center ~18 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~22 min
Plainview Hospital ~22 min

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

Before your ride from Wantagh

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

Wantagh — local question

Can DachiPlus transport Wantagh patients to South Shore hospitals for dialysis?

Yes — DachiPlus provides standing-order dialysis transportation from Wantagh to DaVita Wantagh and Fresenius Kidney Care Seaford, and hospital trips to Mount Sinai South Nassau and Mercy Medical Center. Wantagh is the gateway to Jones Beach via the Wantagh State Parkway. 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 Wantagh — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Wantagh patients for mental health transport?

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From Wantagh, DachiPlus most often transports to Charles Evans Center, YES Community Counseling (Massapequa) and YES Community Counseling (Levittown); 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 Wantagh with Medicaid?

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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.

How much does mental health transport from Wantagh cost?

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Medicaid transport from Wantagh is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~5 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.