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Nassau County · Elmont

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Elmont, NY

DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Elmont throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Elmont to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (Franklin). 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 Elmont, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Elmont, that usually means trips to Zucker Hillside Hospital, New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre), roughly 8 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.

In Elmont, mental health transport most often serves patients enrolled in partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) programs and those in substance use recovery attending group or individual treatment for a community of about 35,657 residents. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance.

Pickup area
Elmont, NY 11003
Nearest behavioral health center
Zucker Hillside Hospital · ~8 min
Frequent destinations
3
County
Nassau County
Availability
Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM

Travel times from Elmont

How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?

Franklin Hospital ~10 min
Long Island Jewish Medical Center ~12 min
Nassau University Medical Center ~20 min
Mount Sinai South Nassau ~25 min

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

Before your ride from Elmont

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

Elmont — local question

Does DachiPlus provide Medicaid transportation from Elmont near JFK Airport?

Yes — Elmont is a high-volume Medicaid transportation community in western Nassau, adjacent to JFK Airport and the Queens border. DachiPlus serves Elmont for dialysis, recurring outpatient trips, and hospital discharge to Franklin Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. 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 Elmont — common questions

Where does DachiPlus take Elmont patients for mental health transport?

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From Elmont, DachiPlus most often transports to Zucker Hillside Hospital, New Horizon Counseling Center Inc. The and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre); the nearest behavioral health center is about 8 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 Elmont with Medicaid?

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Medicaid members in Elmont 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 Elmont cost?

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