LCR Southern Dutchess Clinic

For people at the outpatient stage of their recovery journey, LCR Southern Dutchess Clinic provides structured substance abuse treatment in Wappingers Falls that is designed to be sustained over time. Rather than pulling individuals out of their lives, the outpatient program works alongside them — allowing participation in treatment sessions while maintaining housing, employment, and family connections that are themselves pillars of long-term recovery.

The clinic's schedule is built with that reality in mind. Extended hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays run until 7:00 PM, and Saturday morning appointments are available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — access points that make consistent attendance possible for people who cannot take time off during traditional business hours.

Recovery from substance use rarely exists in isolation. LCR Southern Dutchess Clinic explicitly treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, acknowledging that mental health conditions and substance use are frequently intertwined. The clinic also addresses trauma and PTSD as part of its clinical scope — a recognition that unresolved trauma is a significant factor in both the development and continuation of substance use disorders.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the confirmed therapeutic method used at the clinic. CBT equips individuals in recovery with practical tools to recognize and change the cognitive patterns that sustain harmful behaviors, making it a well-suited framework for both addiction treatment and the co-occurring conditions the clinic treats.

LCR Southern Dutchess Clinic serves one of the most diverse populations of any outpatient recovery center in the region. Veterans, pregnant women, young adults (18–25), seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals needing HIV/AIDS support, and those in court-ordered treatment programs are all explicitly included in the populations the clinic works with. This breadth means the clinic has experience navigating the specific recovery needs and circumstances that different groups bring.

On the financial side, the clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and sliding scale fees. The inclusion of TRICARE is particularly meaningful for veterans and active-duty families in Dutchess County seeking ongoing outpatient care. The sliding scale option ensures that cost alone does not prevent someone from continuing their recovery program.

LCR Southern Dutchess Clinic is located at 942 Route 376, Suite 201, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 — part of the broader Lexington Center network. The clinic operates Monday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

For billing inquiries, the clinic can be reached at [email protected]. Additional information about the program is available through the Lexington Center's main website at lexingtonctr.org.