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Suffolk County · Central Islip

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Central Islip, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Central Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Central Islip to South Shore University 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 Central Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Central Islip, that usually means trips to Family Service League, Phoenix Houses of Long Island and Central Nassau Guidance and Coun. Serv., roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Central Islip, 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 for a community of about 35,370 residents. Every trip includes discreet, judgment-free transport.

Pickup area
Central Islip, NY 11722
Nearest behavioral health center
Family Service League · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Central Islip

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

South Shore University Hospital ~15 min
Good Samaritan University Hospital ~18 min
Stony Brook University Hospital ~25 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~32 min

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

Before your ride from Central Islip

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

Central Islip — local question

Does DachiPlus provide Medicaid transportation from Central Islip for dialysis patients?

Yes — Central Islip has one of the highest concentrations of Medicaid members in Suffolk County, and DachiPlus provides standing-order dialysis transportation, recurring outpatient trips, and hospital discharge service throughout the community. 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 Central Islip — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Central Islip patients for mental health transport?

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From Central Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Family Service League, Phoenix Houses of Long Island and Central Nassau Guidance and Coun. Serv.; 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 Central Islip with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Central Islip 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 Central Islip cost?

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