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Suffolk County · Centereach

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Centereach, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Centereach throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Centereach to Stony Brook University Hospital and St. Charles 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 Centereach, NY residents. From Centereach, that usually means trips to Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv, Association for Mental Health and Wellness I and WellLife Network, roughly 7 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.

In Centereach, mental health transport most often serves those in substance use recovery attending group or individual treatment and patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care to outpatient treatment. Every trip includes companion seating at no extra cost.

Pickup area
Centereach, NY 11720
Nearest behavioral health center
Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv · ~7 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Centereach

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Stony Brook University Hospital ~12 min
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital ~18 min
Mather Hospital ~20 min
Long Island Community Hospital ~22 min

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

Before your ride from Centereach

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

Centereach — local question

Does DachiPlus serve Centereach for transportation to Stony Brook University Hospital?

Yes — Centereach is adjacent to Stony Brook University along the Route 347 corridor, putting Stony Brook University Hospital approximately 12 minutes away. DachiPlus provides dialysis, oncology, and recurring outpatient transportation from Centereach. 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 Centereach — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Centereach patients for mental health transport?

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From Centereach, DachiPlus most often transports to Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv, Association for Mental Health and Wellness I and WellLife Network; the nearest behavioral health center is about 7 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 Centereach 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 Centereach cost?

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Medicaid transport from Centereach is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~7 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.