Suffolk County · Riverhead
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Transportation in Riverhead, NY
DachiPlus provides mental health & behavioral health transportation from Riverhead throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Riverhead to Peconic Bay Medical Center and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island 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.
DachiPlus coordinates mental health transport for Riverhead, NY residents. From Riverhead, that usually means trips to Family Service League, Family Service League (Riverhead) and Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Riverhead, mental health transport most often serves those in substance use recovery attending group or individual treatment and patients transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care to outpatient treatment for a community of about 13,299 residents. Every trip includes door-through-door assistance.
- Pickup area
- Riverhead, NY 11901
- Nearest behavioral health center
- Family Service League · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Riverhead
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Riverhead
Riverhead, NY
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Peconic Bay Medical Center is a 200-bed Northwell Health hospital and the primary hospital serving the East End of Suffolk County.
Transportation info →Greenport, NY
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is the only hospital on the North Fork, located in Greenport and part of Stony Brook Medicine.
Transportation info →Travel times from Riverhead
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 Riverhead
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
Riverhead — local question
Can DachiPlus transport patients from Riverhead to specialty hospitals farther west?
Yes — while Peconic Bay Medical Center is right in Riverhead, many East End patients need to travel to Stony Brook University Hospital for advanced care. DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation from Riverhead throughout Long Island. 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 Riverhead — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Riverhead patients for mental health transport?
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From Riverhead, DachiPlus most often transports to Family Service League, Family Service League (Riverhead) and Pilgrim Psychiatric Center; 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead cost?
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Medicaid transport from Riverhead is free via MAS. Private pay varies by distance (the nearest destination is ~5 min); call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.