Recent Updates
Two new SAMHSA grants to strengthen treatment, recovery, and employment for New Yorkers
Odyssey House has been awarded two five-year grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), totaling $6.25 million in new federal funding to strengthen treatment and recovery for the New Yorkers we serve. Pathways to Meaningful...
RFYL canceled tomorrow, September 26
Dear Runners, Walkers, and Supporters, With a nor'easter approaching and a state of emergency declared for New York City by Governor Kathy Hochul, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk at Icahn Stadium....
Bid for a cause at Run for Your Life
This Saturday, September 26, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for Odyssey House's 21st Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. After you finish the course, stop by our silent auction. It's another way to...
“You can’t hide at a starting line.”
“I want every woman hiding in addiction to look up, see me, and know that she does not have to face recovery alone.” Women make up a third of people living with Substance Use Disorder, but only a fifth of those in treatment. Odyssey House is closing this treatment gap...
Upcoming Events
Run for Your Life 2026 – CANCELLED
Please click here for more information about the cancellation. Saturday, September 26, 2026 Please join Odyssey House in commemorating the 21st Anniversary of our Run for Your Life 5K Run and Recovery Walk! Enjoy the natural splendor of Randall's Island Park on a 5K...
Past Events
Opening Celebration: Odyssey House Kate Rothko Center for Recovery
Join us on Thursday, June 4, as we celebrate the opening of the Kate Rothko Center for Recovery — a landmark step forward in accessible, dignified care for adults navigating recovery from opioid use disorder in New York City. This event will bring together community...
Mother’s Day Celebration 2026
Join us on May 7, 2026 for a special breakfast benefiting the women and children in treatment at Odyssey House. This event not only celebrates the strength and resilience of mothers in recovery but also honors our dedicated business and community partners. Their...
In the News
Odyssey House opens $32M addiction treatment residence on Wards Island
By Ethan Geringer-Sameth A state-backed addiction treatment residence has opened on Wards Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. The new three-story, 60-bed center will serve adult men with opioid use disorder, according to the governor's office. The...
Affordable Housing & Housing Heroes: Odyssey House Helps Moms in Recovery
PIX11 Monica Makes it Happen Monica Morales highlights Odyssey House and spotlights mothers courageously rebuilding their lives while battling addiction, homelessness, trauma, poverty, and mental health challenges. Monica talks with Gretchen Kleinsmith, Senior...
Shifts in Drug Policy
In response to recent New York Times reporting on the Justice Department's easing of marijuana restrictions and a new executive order accelerating psychedelic drug research, Odyssey House President and CEO Dr. Peter Provet urges policymakers and the public not to...
The opioid crisis never ended
In response to a recent New York Times guest essay highlighting the enduring devastation of the opioid crisis, Odyssey House President and CEO Dr. Peter Provet underscores the urgent need for treatment approaches that keep families together. Drawing on decades of...