Welcome to the Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc. The Council has served Cattaraugus County and close neighborhoods for 37 years. CAReS believes in the power of recovery and that there are many pathways. It is my hope that this information will provide you with guidance, hope and inspiration.

Prevention based on research based knowledge does and will continue to interrupt the cycles of problem substance and other behavioral disorders. Our premier prevention staff will assist you with information, programming and initial assessments.

Our excellent clinical team will guide a family and an individual with substance use disorders through a person centered process which increases the likelihood that recovery is found and maintained.

Laura Elliott-Engel, MA, CASAC-g, LMHC Executive Director Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc.