As part of a pilot program, the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility converted to a transitional housing program. The $2.5 million investment by New York State is aimed at reducing recidivism, assisting parolees re-entering the community, and diverting them away from the shelter system towards more stable housing. Residents will be…
Since the coronavirus pandemic made social isolation a public safety necessity, behavioral healthcare providers have been sounding the alarm on the potentially harmful effects on people with mental health issues. This makes supportive housing programs for people living with behavioral and physical health challenges even more essential as they ensure…
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, Odyssey House staff and clients alike have been stepping up, taking on new responsibilities to keep their colleagues and fellow clients safe and healthy. Essential workers stepping up and taking on new roles to keep services running safely are heroes to all…
Odyssey Foundation is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a Health and Housing in Recovery Program Partnership grant from Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation to help individuals in recovery from substance use disorders secure housing. This $98,000 award will allow Odyssey House to hire a housing specialist…
Stephen Bates, a resident of Odyssey House Soundview Avenue, was recognized as “Tenant of the Year” by the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) at their annual gala. Mr. Bates was recognized for his “tenacity and strength to overcome…
For older adults who have completed treatment, the lack of affordable housing is a major barrier to their ability to lead independent lives and maintain a healthy recovery. In New York, Odyssey House is one of the only substance abuse treatment organizations to offer services specifically tailored to the needs…