About CANDLE

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What We Do

The CANDLE Team

Our coalition is dedicated to reducing alcohol and cannabis (marijuana) misuse within Cortland’s disability community. CANDLE is a program of Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc. and receives technical assistance & data support from The Rural Health Institute of New York.

Our Mission for Cortland County

Reduce underage cannabis use among youth with disabilities

Reduce underage drinking among youth with disabilities

Reduce binge drinking among adults with disabilities

Community Sectors

CANDLE knows that substance use prevention is a community effort. To successfully meet our goals, we need to make sure everyone is at the table. Come join us!

Disabled People

Disability Orgs

Substance Misuse Org

Family Members

Civic Groups

Law Enforcement

Religious Orgs

Businesses

Healthcare

Media

Schools

Government