Suffolk County · Port Jefferson
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Port Jefferson, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Port Jefferson throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Port Jefferson, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson is about 5 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
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DachiPlus coordinates mental health transport for Port Jefferson, NY residents. From Port Jefferson, that usually means trips to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, WellLife Network and Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv, roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Port Jefferson, mental health transport most often serves patients attending weekly therapy or psychiatry appointments and individuals in methadone maintenance programs requiring daily transport. Every trip includes standing orders for methadone and PHP/IOP programs.
- Pickup area
- Port Jefferson, NY 11777
- Nearest behavioral health center
- John T. Mather Memorial Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Port Jefferson
Closest behavioral health centers to Port Jefferson
For a 9:00 AM appointment at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, plan to leave Port Jefferson by about 8:40 AM: the 1.3-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Port Jefferson | About this facility |
|---|---|---|
| John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Port Jefferson | 1.3 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 473-1320 |
| WellLife Network Coram | 7.4 mi · 19 min
19 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 920-8500 |
| Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv Farmingville | 9.7 mi · 23 min
22 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 854-2552 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Port Jefferson, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Port Jefferson
- 4.1% of households in Port Jefferson have no vehicle, below the Suffolk County rate of 5.1%.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
Mental Health Transport from Port Jefferson — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Port Jefferson patients for mental health transport?
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From Port Jefferson, DachiPlus most often transports to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, WellLife Network and Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Serv; 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 Port Jefferson with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does mental health transport from Port Jefferson cost?
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For Medicaid members, mental health transport from Port Jefferson is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is about 1.3 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.