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What We Do

Outpatient, Opioid Treatment Program, and Men's Residential Rehabilitation

Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services transforms lives and the community with flexible and inclusive person-centered treatment. Our agency values are belonging, transparency, and kindness.

Outpatient-Based Treatment in Ithaca and Cortland, NY

We offer Outpatient and Opioid Treatment Program services at our 334 W. State Street, Ithaca NY office. Our newest location, at 6 Euclid Avenue, Cortland offers Opioid Treatment Program services. In-person and telehealth counseling, as well as medication assisted treatment, are available at both locations.

Our Outpatient program is available by walk-in Monday-Friday, 7am-4:30pm.* Individuals interested in Opioid Treatment Program services should call to complete a screening: 607-273-5500 (Ithaca) or 607-391-1043 (Cortland) and, once verified for methadone service eligibility, will be scheduled for intake.
* Adolescents discharging from an inpatient facility as well as individuals releasing from incarceration should call 607-273-5500 first to schedule an appointment and fax medical records.

Men's Residential Addiction Recovery Center Services (Trumansburg)

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Individuals who are interested in making a referral or self-
referring to the program can find an admissions application HERE (link) and may contact our admissions department by phone (607-275-5639), email (admissions@carsny.org), or fax (607-387-5793).

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Our Programs

Outpatient Treatment Services

Our Outpatient Services include assessments, individual and group meetings, case management, medication assisted treatment, and a full continuum of care that is designed to embrace the transformative process of recovery.

Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Services

We offer Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Services for clients meeting criteria in both Ithaca and Cortland, New York.

C.A.R.S. Residential Facility

Men's Residential Services

A 60-bed Substance Use Disorder treatment program for men that provides clients not only with addiction counseling, but also vocational, recreational, and mental health counseling, as well as medication assisted treatment, to support their ongoing recovery.

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Our Programs

CARS offers extensive services designed to help individuals address and overcome a wide variety of addiction-related issues.

Click one of the options to learn more about each of these issues and how C.A.R.S. helps their clients work through them.

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How to apply or refer someone

Getting started is easy! Whether you are referring someone else or applying for yourself, follow the instructions below:

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Men's Residential Program: Contact Us

Click the button below to contact our residential admissions coordinator at 607-275-5639. You can reach admissions by email at admissions@carsny.org.

Men's Residential Program: Complete an Application

The application will ask for information about medical history, mental health history, substance use, and goals for treatment. Once it is filled out and returned to us, we will reach out to start the program-specific process. If you have admissions-specific questions you can reach residential admissions at 607-275-5639. For general inquiries, the residence is available by phone at 607-273-5500 and by email at info@carsny.org.

Ithaca Comprehensive Outpatient & Cortland Opioid Treatment Programs

Ithaca Comprehensive Outpatient Program: Walk-ins are welcome at 334 W. State Street, Ithaca. You may also call 607-273-5500 to schedule an appointment or to make a referral.

Cortland Opioid Treatment Program: Call 607-391-1043 to schedule an appointment or to make a referral. For general inquiries, our Cortland program can be reached by phone at 607-241-0874 or by email at info@carsny.org.

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The best time to transform your life is now. Contact us today if you or someone you know is ready for change.