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Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc.
Address: 1237 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209 · Map
Phone: (716) 884-9101
About Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc.
The Community Action Organization of Western New York (CAO) – Drug Abuse Research and Treatment (DART) program supports people living with opioid use disorder in building lasting recovery. The program delivers key components such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and counseling, and it also connects participants with additional treatment options as needed. With the help of qualified medical and clinical professionals, each person receives an individualized recovery plan to support their progress toward greater independence.
In operation since 1971, the DART program is licensed and has offered private, confidential services throughout Western New York. It partners with local agencies to help address needs including housing and employment. CAO collaborates with community organizations, health providers, and area stakeholders to strengthen a network of care. The program’s mission is to help individuals and families regain stability, take back control of their lives, and contribute in a meaningful way to their communities.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Benzodiazepines · Chronic Relapse · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Opioids · Prescription Drugs · Synthetic Drugs
- Conditions treated
- Anger
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Online Therapy · Relapse Prevention Counseling · Trauma-Specific Therapy · Twelve Step Facilitation
- Approaches
- Holistic · Individual Treatment · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Outpatient Treatment · Recovery Coach · Support Meetings
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc.
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by New York. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc.
Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc. did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your New York Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Buffalo
Measured from the population center of Erie County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Buffalo, about 1.6 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Buffalo, about 3.1 miles (10 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Buffalo, about 1.3 miles (44 within 25 miles)
See the Erie County treatment map, methadone clinics near Erie County and Suboxone doctors near Erie County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc. offer?
Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc. reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: MAT, Methadone (OTP). Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc. accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Community Action Organization of Western NY, Inc. located?
1237 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Buffalo?
From the center of Erie County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Buffalo, about 1.6 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.