Suffolk County · Port Jefferson
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Port Jefferson, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Port Jefferson throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Port Jefferson to Mather 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 Port Jefferson, NY residents. From Port Jefferson, that usually means trips to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, WellLife Network and Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv, roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Port Jefferson, mental health transport most often serves patients attending weekly therapy or psychiatry appointments and individuals in methadone maintenance programs requiring daily transport. Every trip includes standing orders for methadone and PHP/IOP programs.
- Pickup area
- Port Jefferson, NY 11777
- Nearest behavioral health center
- John T. Mather Memorial Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Port Jefferson
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Port Jefferson
Travel times from Port Jefferson
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Port Jefferson
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
Port Jefferson — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Port Jefferson — which has two hospitals nearby — for medical transportation?
Yes — Port Jefferson is one of the best-served communities for acute care in northern Suffolk, with both Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital located within the Port Jefferson area. DachiPlus serves Port Jefferson for dialysis, discharge, and outpatient transportation. Call (516) 754-7777 or MAS at 1-844-666-6270.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
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.
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FAQ
Mental Health Transport from Port Jefferson — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Port Jefferson patients for mental health transport?
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From Port Jefferson, DachiPlus most often transports to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, WellLife Network and Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene 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 Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson cost?
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Medicaid transport from Port Jefferson is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~5 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.