Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services

09/10/2025

09/08/2025

September is Recovery Month. is learning to say, “I need help.” Recovery is hearing someone say, “I’m here.” Ready to start a conversation? 💬samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope/how-to-ask-for-help In Tompkins County, CARS's Comprehensive Outpatient Program (334 W. State Street, Ithaca) can be reached at 607-273-5500, and in Cortland County, CARS's Opioid Treatment Program (6 Euclid Avenue, Cortland) can be reached at 607-241-0874.

09/05/2025

CORTLAND COUNTY DRUG TAKEBACK - SEPTEMBER 27TH

The Cortland County Drug Takeback will be held on Saturday – September 27, 2025. The event will again be hosted in partnership of the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, Cortlandville Fire Department, Cincinnatus Fire Department, Marathon Fire Department, and Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC). As in years past there will be three locations for drop-off, The Cortlandville Fire Department, Cincinnatus Fire Department and the Marathon Village Green/High School – the event will run from 900 AM-Noon at Cortlandville and the other locations will run from 900 AM-1100 AM. This event is a safe and environmentally friendly way to discard of any old or unused medications in our community. The Takeback can accept any quantity of medications at the drop off sites, HOWEVER we cannot accept liquids or sharps (needles, epipens, etc.). Keep an eye out for fliers in the community, also check out the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office website ( cortlandcountysheriffny.gov ), Facebook, X (Twitter), or the Sheriff’s App for updates and information.- Sheriff Mark E. Helms

09/03/2025

Join us in October at the Tompkins County Health Resource Fair, hosted by Senator Lea Webb.

📅 Date: October 7th, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Greater Ithaca Activities Center, 301 West Court Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850

09/02/2025

During , focus on your well-being. Sleep 🛏️, healthy eating 🍅, exercise 🏃‍➡️and connections 💞 are vital. For more tips: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope, https://www.carsny.org/

08/29/2025

September is Recovery Month! And caring for your mental and physical health is an important part of recovery. gives you the chance to put your needs, goals, and well-being first. Start here ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope, https://www.carsny.org/

08/28/2025

Join our team! See the following links for job descriptions and to apply:

Residential Counselor, full time, evenings:
https://cayugahealthsystem.applicantpro.com/jobs/3832655

Residential Counselor, part time, nights:
https://cayugahealthsystem.applicantpro.com/jobs/3841691

08/27/2025

New York State's Fifth Annual Overdose Awareness Day is Wednesday, September 10. Tickets to the New York State Department of Health, Office of Drug User Health's free, virtual Overdose Awareness Day event are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-annual-new-york-state-overdose-awareness-day-tickets-1365755063159?msockid=1dfd2606efe363572df2338eee6c6268

08/26/2025

Our Cortland Opioid Treatment Program is located at 6 Euclid Avenue, Cortland and can be reached by phone at 607-241-0874.
Our Ithaca Comprehensive Outpatient services can be found at 334 West State Street, Ithaca and can be reached by phone at 607-273-5500.

08/15/2025

Prioritize your needs for recovery— ✅ create healthy boundaries ✅ ask for help ✅ take breaks ✅ express gratitude

SAMHSA provides resources at the following link: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

You can reach CARS' comprehensive outpatient program in Ithaca at 607-273-5500 and Cortland Opioid Treatment Program at 607-241-0874.

08/14/2025

stress can be tough. Listen to yourself—if you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or feeling burnt out, it’s OK to ask for help.

Text, call or chat the for confidential help during difficult moments anytime, day or night. 988Lifeline.org

08/11/2025

See our available positions in Ithaca, Cortland, and Trumansburg:
https://www.carsny.org/careers