CAO/Drug Abuse Research and Trt Prog

About CAO/Drug Abuse Research and Trt Prog

The Drug Abuse Research and Treatment Program (DART) is an opioid use disorder clinic in Buffalo, New York, operated by the Community Action Organization of Western New York, a nonprofit anti-poverty agency. They have been serving people across Western New York since 1971, with a focus on helping patients reach and sustain long-term recovery. Each patient gets an individualized treatment plan aimed at rebuilding stability, responsibility, and independence. The clinic holds both federal and state licensing.

Care at DART pairs medical treatment with behavioral therapies, delivered by a team of medical, clinical, and administrative staff who specialize in opioid addiction. Patients receive services directly at the clinic and are connected to outside providers through referrals when additional support is needed. They emphasize confidentiality and treating every patient with dignity and respect. DART accepts Medicaid, along with several Medicaid Managed Care plans, including Fidelis, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Independent Health, Wellcare, and Optum/United Healthcare.