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Nassau County · East Meadow

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in East Meadow, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from East Meadow throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from East Meadow to Nassau University Medical Center. 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 East Meadow, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From East Meadow, that usually means trips to Nassau Health Care Corp/Nassau Univ Med Ctr, EPIC Long Island (East Meadow) and YES Community Counseling (Levittown), roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In East Meadow, mental health transport most often serves patients attending weekly therapy or psychiatry appointments and individuals in methadone maintenance programs requiring daily transport for a community of about 38,132 residents. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance.

Pickup area
East Meadow, NY 11554
Nearest behavioral health center
Nassau Health Care Corp/Nassau Univ Med Ctr · ~5 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from East Meadow

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Nassau University Medical Center ~5 min
NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island ~15 min
Plainview Hospital ~15 min
Mount Sinai South Nassau ~20 min

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

Before your ride from East Meadow

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

East Meadow — local question

Does DachiPlus serve East Meadow for transportation to Nassau University Medical Center?

Yes — Nassau University Medical Center is located adjacent to East Meadow on Hempstead Turnpike, approximately 5 minutes from most East Meadow addresses. DachiPlus provides high-volume Medicaid and private pay transportation throughout East Meadow. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or (516) 754-7777.

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 East Meadow — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take East Meadow patients for mental health transport?

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From East Meadow, DachiPlus most often transports to Nassau Health Care Corp/Nassau Univ Med Ctr, EPIC Long Island (East Meadow) and YES Community Counseling (Levittown); 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 East Meadow with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in East Meadow 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 East Meadow cost?

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