COUNCIL

Council on Addiction Prevention & Education - CAPE

@capeofdc

Wappingers Falls, NY
https://capedc.org
Non-profit Organizations

Overview

About Council on Addiction Prevention & Education - CAPE

The Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County, Inc. (CAPE) originated in 1987 as the Dutchess County Council on Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency. Devoted to the problem of alcoholism and chemical dependency as a public health issue, it was established to meet the growing need for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and education services in Dutchess County. CAPE provides numerous prevention and education programs to the Dutchess County community. Find out more at https://capedc.org/programs

Our mission is to be recognized as the leading substance use disorder and addiction prevention provider in the Mid-Hudson Region by implementing nationally established educational programs, policies, and services.

Our vision is a health-focused community educating families on risk factors contributing to substance use disorders, emphasizing prevention and harm reduction efforts, and engaging in compassionate care practices to better understand addiction as a complex brain disease.

CAPE is committed to the following essential organizational guiding principles: Compassion, Credibility, Collaboration, Commitment, and Passion.

Headquarters

Wappingers Falls, NY

Website

https://capedc.org

Company Size

11-50 employees

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Company Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1987

Specialties

Prevention, Education, Recovery, Community Events, Training, and School Counseling

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