Are you or is someone you know struggling with substance or alcohol use?

You are not alone. We’re here to help. All you need to do is reach out.

Our recovery services are FREE

Contact one of our recovery staff if you or someone you know needs help:

Kristin Pineiro
Peer Engagement Specialist
845-705-4621 or kpineiro@capedc.org

Victoria Cintron
Peer Engagement Specialist
845-705-6547 or vcintron@capedc.org

What is a peer recovery advocate?

Someone to help you find your personal pathway to health & wellness.

A peer advocate is sometimes called a recovery coach or a peer engagement specialist. They are a confidential source of non-clinical, judgment-free, peer support. They are there to provide encouragement and help you overcome any obstacles to recovery. They are not a sponsor, law enforcement officer, therapist, doctor, or a lawyer. They can help you whether you are actively using or not. Our recovery staff consists of individuals with sustained recovery and personal experience. They are mobile, so they can meet you wherever you are comfortable.

The main goal of our peer recovery advocates is to help you gain a better quality of life.

Here are some examples of ways that our peers can help:

Talking things out and listening to you
Sharing their personal experience in recovery
Explaining some of the pathways of recovery available to you
Finding treatment options
Finding support groups and meetings
Creating wellness plans with you
Helping you set goals and reach them
Providing access to basic personal care items
Providing support at appointments, court dates, and other life events
Accessing harm reduction supplies (ex. test kits and Narcan)

We support the use of multiple pathways of recovery because what works for one person might not work for another… Our recovery staff will connect you to options until you find the best path for you.

More About Multiple Pathways

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

If you have a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
If you have a behavioral health emergency, please call or text the Dutchess County Helpline at 845-485-9700.