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Suffolk County · Saint James

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Saint James, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Saint James throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Saint James to Stony Brook University Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena 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 Saint James, NY residents. From Saint James, that usually means trips to WellLife Network, Association for Mental Health and Wellness I and New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The, roughly 6 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.

In Saint James, 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 recurring daily or weekly scheduling available.

Pickup area
Saint James, NY 11780
Nearest behavioral health center
WellLife Network · ~6 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Suffolk County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Saint James

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital ~8 min
Stony Brook University Hospital ~15 min
Huntington Hospital ~25 min
Mather Hospital ~20 min

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

Before your ride from Saint James

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

Saint James — local question

Can DachiPlus transport Saint James patients to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital?

Yes — Saint James is a North Shore hamlet along Route 25A, approximately 8 minutes from St. Catherine of Siena in Smithtown and 15 minutes from Stony Brook University Hospital. DachiPlus serves Saint James for all medical transportation. 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 Saint James — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Saint James patients for mental health transport?

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From Saint James, DachiPlus most often transports to WellLife Network, Association for Mental Health and Wellness I and New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The; 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 Saint James 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 Saint James cost?

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Medicaid transport from Saint James is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~6 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.