At Odyssey House Family Center, our commitment to providing comprehensive substance use treatment services for women with children is rooted in a profound understanding of the unique challenges they face. In alignment with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) guidelines, our programs are designed to address…
With treatment often difficult to access – especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) families – intervention from child protective services usually stops short of providing the resources families need. Journalist Pamela Appea of Prism talked to mothers in treatment at the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery about…
In Odyssey House’s family-oriented communities, mothers like Carminia learn how to break the cycle of substance abuse and create a nurturing home for their children. Carminia is the proud mother of a one-year-old boy and is expecting her second child in May. A few years ago, her…
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services partnered with Telemundo TV to produce a series of 30-minute shows targeted at New York’s Spanish speaking communities. Each show focuses on issues related to substance misuse and provides information on the…
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we have been sharing a personal story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month, as we conclude our anniversary profiles and prepare for the opening of the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery, we are highlighting a very special member…