Suffolk County · Bay Shore
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Bay Shore, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Bay Shore throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Bay Shore to Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and South Shore 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.
Medical destinations from Bay Shore
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Bay Shore
West Islip, NY
Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 437-bed teaching hospital serving the South Shore of Suffolk County.
Transportation info →Bay Shore, NY
South Shore University Hospital
Part of Northwell Health, South Shore University Hospital (formerly Southside Hospital) serves Suffolk's South Shore communities with 366 beds.
Transportation info →Travel times from Bay Shore
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 Bay Shore
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
Bay Shore — local question
Is South Shore University Hospital accessible by DachiPlus from Bay Shore?
Yes — South Shore University Hospital is located in Bay Shore itself, making it one of the most convenient medical transportation destinations in Suffolk County. DachiPlus serves Bay Shore for dialysis, discharge, and outpatient rides. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 for Medicaid, or (516) 754-7777 for private pay.
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.
FAQ
Mental Health Transport from Bay Shore — common questions
Does Medicaid cover transportation to mental health appointments?
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Yes. New York Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation to mental health appointments — therapy, psychiatry, outpatient behavioral health programs, and substance use treatment. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your appointment and request DachiPlus. For daily programs like methadone, ask MAS to set up a standing order.
Do you provide daily transportation to methadone clinics?
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Yes. DachiPlus provides daily transportation to methadone maintenance programs (MMPs) and opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Long Island. Medicaid covers most methadone clinic transportation through a MAS standing order — one authorization covers recurring daily trips. Private pay is also available. Call (516) 754-7777 to set up a schedule.
Can you transport patients to PHP or IOP programs?
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Yes. DachiPlus transports patients to partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for behavioral health and substance use treatment. These programs typically meet multiple times per week or daily. Medicaid covers transportation via MAS standing order; private pay is also accepted.