Suffolk County · Stony Brook
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Stony Brook, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Stony Brook throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Stony Brook to Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Stony Brook, that usually means trips to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, WellLife Network and Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv, roughly 13 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Stony Brook, 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 door-through-door assistance.
- Pickup area
- Stony Brook, NY 11790
- Nearest behavioral health center
- John T. Mather Memorial Hospital · ~13 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Stony Brook
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Stony Brook
Travel times from Stony Brook
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 Stony Brook
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
Stony Brook — local question
Does DachiPlus provide transportation from the Stony Brook University community to the hospital?
Yes — Stony Brook University Hospital is within the Stony Brook community itself, approximately 5 minutes from most Stony Brook addresses. DachiPlus runs more trips to Stony Brook University Hospital than any other single destination in Suffolk County. 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 Stony Brook — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Stony Brook patients for mental health transport?
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From Stony Brook, 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 13 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 Stony Brook with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook cost?
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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from Stony Brook is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.