Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS), an affiliate of Cayuga Health, opened Opioid Treatment Program services to local residents at 6 Euclid Ave on January 6, 2025.
CARS provides treatment options to assist with opiate use disorder. Services include individual and group counseling, Hepatitis C treatment, and peer services. The CARS Cortland treatment program is the first of this kind in the area, offering both medication-assisted treatment and counseling-based services.
Funding for CARS’ Opioid Treatment Program is being provided by Healing Cortland supported by Columbia University’s HEALing Communities Study, a National Institute of Health effort to reduce opioid overdose deaths.
“CARS offers treatment to those with substance use disorders in the most convenient means possible to them,” said Jeff Penoyer, Chief Operating Officer, Cayuga Health Ambulatory Services. “This multi-faceted Opioid Treatment Program offers new options for people who need these services here in Cortland, where they live and work.”
“We are grateful to Healing Cortland for assisting us in extending assistance to those struggling with opiate use disorders,” said Julie Steele, Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. “CARS now proudly offers proven, evidence-based services and support, right here in Cortland.”
what our patients are saying
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
