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Suffolk County · Oakdale

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Oakdale, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Oakdale throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Oakdale 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 Oakdale, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Oakdale, that usually means trips to Family Residences&Essential Enterprises, Family Service League and Association for Mental Health and Wellness I, roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Oakdale, mental health transport most often serves patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care to outpatient treatment and patients attending weekly therapy or psychiatry appointments. Every trip includes standing orders for methadone and PHP/IOP programs.

Pickup area
Oakdale, NY 11769
Nearest behavioral health center
Family Residences&Essential Enterprises · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Oakdale

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

South Shore University Hospital ~12 min
Long Island Community Hospital ~15 min
Good Samaritan University 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 Oakdale

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

Oakdale — local question

Does DachiPlus provide South Shore medical transportation from Oakdale?

Yes — Oakdale is a Great South Bay community between Sayville and West Islip, approximately 12 minutes from South Shore University Hospital and 15 minutes from Long Island Community Hospital. DachiPlus serves Oakdale for all medical transportation needs. 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 Oakdale — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Oakdale patients for mental health transport?

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From Oakdale, DachiPlus most often transports to Family Residences&Essential Enterprises, Family Service League and Association for Mental Health and Wellness I; 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 Oakdale with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Oakdale 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 Oakdale cost?

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