Council on Addiction Prevention & Education - CAPE Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County, Inc. (CAPE) is a non-profit organization based in Wappingers Falls, New York, founded to address alcoholism and chemical dependency as a public health issue. It focuses on prevention and education related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, delivering programs for the Dutchess County community. CAPE aims to be recognized as a leading provider of substance use disorder and addiction prevention in the Mid-Hudson Region through the implementation of educational programs, policies, and services. The organization emphasizes compassion, credibility, collaboration, commitment, and passion as guiding principles, and operates with a small team dedicated to prevention and education efforts. CAPE’s work targets families and the broader community, seeking to reduce risk factors associated with substance use disorders and to promote prevention and harm reduction approaches.