
From one vision to many miles
Twenty years ago, Odyssey House COO John Tavolacci had a vision: to bring people together through running as a way to strengthen recovery, resilience, and community. That vision became the Run for Your Life 5K. Since then, the program has grown into something even...

20 Years Strong: Run for Your Life 5K
For two decades, the Run for Your Life 5K has been more than a race—it’s been a celebration of resilience, hope, and community. This year, we’re honoring that legacy with a video series featuring alumni and clients sharing how running and the Odyssey House community...

To be aware is to be alive
Awareness is more than noticing what’s happening around us—it’s the foundation of recovery. At Odyssey House, we see every day how awareness creates space for healing and growth. When someone learns to recognize a trigger, they gain the power to pause before reacting....

Odyssey House Named Among Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
We are proud to share that two Odyssey House programs have been recognized in the top 10 on Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers: the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery and the Leadership Center. This national honor highlights our...

Maxims that make recovery real
At Odyssey House, long-term recovery is built on more than treatment—it’s built on principles. For the next six months, we’ll explore the foundational maxims that shape life in our long-term residential programs bi-weekly. These are more than words—they’re lived...

Beat the heat at the Recovery Center this August
Summer is in full swing, and as the days get hotter, we want to invite you to take advantage of our latest exciting activities, which include: Round Table Meeting, Mondays at 1 pm Bilingual Support Group, Tuesdays at 2 pm Family Support Group, Wednesdays at 12 pm @...

Register now to celebrate 20 years of Run for Your Life!
We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 20th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk — and this year is extra special as we celebrate two decades of community, connection, and recovery! Join us as we honor 20 years of...

Dr. Peter Provet Named One of Crain’s Notable Leaders in Philanthropy
We are thrilled to share that Odyssey House President & CEO Dr. Peter Provet has been named one of Crain’s New York Business 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy. Dr. Provet was selected for his work to expand access to care, developing innovative programs such as...

Run for Your Life 2025
CELEBRATE RECOVERY DAY IN NYC! Saturday, September 27, 2025. Please join Odyssey House in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of our Run for Your Life 5K Run and Recovery Walk! Enjoy the natural splendor of Randall's Island Park on a 5K course featuring urban gardens...

Catch up with Odyssey House News – Spring 2025
We are excited to share the Spring 2025 edition of Odyssey House News, highlighting our continued commitment to holistic recovery and community engagement. This issue showcases our integrated approach to treatment, recent events, and inspiring stories from our...
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