Nassau County · North Merrick
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in North Merrick, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from North Merrick throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We regularly transport patients from North Merrick 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 North Merrick, DachiPlus provides dependable mental health transport. From North Merrick, that usually means trips to EPIC Long Island (East Meadow), Nassau Health Care Corp/Nassau Univ Med Ctr and So.Shore Association f/Independent Living, roughly 6 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In North Merrick, 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 discreet, judgment-free transport.
- Pickup area
- North Merrick, NY 11566
- Nearest behavioral health center
- EPIC Long Island (East Meadow) · ~6 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from North Merrick
Hospitals and facilities we serve from North Merrick
Travel times from North Merrick
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 North Merrick
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
North Merrick — local question
Does DachiPlus serve North Merrick for transportation to Nassau University Medical Center?
Yes — North Merrick is a small central Nassau hamlet north of Merrick, approximately 12 minutes from Nassau University Medical Center via Merrick Avenue north to Hempstead Turnpike. DachiPlus serves North Merrick for all medical transportation. 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 North Merrick — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take North Merrick patients for mental health transport?
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From North Merrick, DachiPlus most often transports to EPIC Long Island (East Meadow), Nassau Health Care Corp/Nassau Univ Med Ctr and So.Shore Association f/Independent Living; 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 North Merrick with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in North Merrick 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 North Merrick cost?
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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from North Merrick is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.