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Suffolk County · Islip

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Islip, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from 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 Islip, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Islip, that usually means trips to Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre d/b/a, Family Service League and Family Service League (Bay Shore), roughly 6 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Islip, mental health transport most often serves patients enrolled in partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) programs and those in substance use recovery attending group or individual treatment. Every trip includes discreet, judgment-free transport.

Pickup area
Islip, NY 11751
Nearest behavioral health center
Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre d/b/a · ~6 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Islip

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

South Shore University Hospital ~8 min
Good Samaritan University Hospital ~15 min
Long Island Community Hospital ~22 min
Stony Brook University Hospital ~30 min

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

Before your ride from 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

Islip — local question

Does DachiPlus provide medical transportation from Islip near MacArthur Airport?

Yes — DachiPlus serves all of Islip Town, including the area around Long Island MacArthur Airport, for medical transportation to South Shore University Hospital and beyond. Islip residents are approximately 8 minutes from South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. 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 Islip — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for mental health transport?

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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre d/b/a, Family Service League and Family Service League (Bay Shore); the nearest behavioral health center is about 6 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 Islip with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in 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 Islip cost?

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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from 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.