Nassau County · Hempstead
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Hempstead, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Hempstead throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from Hempstead to Nassau University Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau. 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 Hempstead, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From Hempstead, that usually means trips to Mental Health Association of Nassau County (Hempstead), Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre), roughly 5 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Hempstead, mental health transport most often serves individuals in methadone maintenance programs requiring daily transport and patients enrolled in partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive outpatient (IOP) programs for a community of about 59,169 residents. Every trip includes recurring daily or weekly scheduling available.
- Pickup area
- Hempstead, NY 11550
- Nearest behavioral health center
- Mental Health Association of Nassau County (Hempstead) · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Hempstead
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Hempstead
East Meadow, NY
Nassau University Medical Center
NUMC is a 530-bed public safety-net hospital serving Nassau County, with a Level I trauma center.
Transportation info →Oceanside, NY
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mount Sinai South Nassau is a 455-bed Mount Sinai Health System hospital serving the South Shore of Nassau County.
Transportation info →Travel times from Hempstead
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 Hempstead
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
Hempstead — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Hempstead for Medicaid transportation?
Yes — DachiPlus serves all of Hempstead for both Medicaid and private pay medical transportation. Hempstead has the highest Medicaid transportation volume in Nassau County. Medicaid members call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay patients call (516) 754-7777.
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
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FAQ
Mental Health Transport from Hempstead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Hempstead patients for mental health transport?
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From Hempstead, DachiPlus most often transports to Mental Health Association of Nassau County (Hempstead), Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Behavioral Health (Rockville Centre); 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 Hempstead with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Hempstead 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 Hempstead cost?
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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from Hempstead is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.