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At Odyssey House, we believe in transparency, community, and celebrating progress. Our News Archive is a place where you can explore the stories that have shaped our work—milestones in recovery, moments of advocacy, community events, and the voices of those we serve.
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just learning about us, this archive offers a window into the heart of our mission.
Here’s what you’ll find:
- Newsletters – Browse through years of Odyssey House News, our twice-yearly publication highlighting client achievements, program updates, and staff stories.
- Event Coverage – See recaps and photos from our 5K run, art openings, community celebrations, and special gatherings.
- Recognition & Impact – Read about awards, partnerships, and the measurable impact of our programs.
- Archives by Month – Looking for something specific? Use the filter to find what you’re looking for quickly.
How to Navigate:
- Use the sidebar menu or dropdown to select a specific year or topic.
- Click on any headline to read the full post.
- Want to read our most recent updates? Head to the main news page for the latest stories.
If you have questions or are looking for something you can’t find, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help.
Thank you for being part of the Odyssey House community. We hope you enjoy exploring our story.
Team players in a pandemic
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...
Check out our June training calendar
Odyssey House provides ongoing training for social workers, mental health professionals, and substance abuse counselors. The topics range from training on evidence-based practices to those with an administrative focus. We offer courses approved by the NYSED Office of...
Today is the day! #GivingTuesdayNow
Today we are joining people across the country to encourage generosity in support of those most affected by the global COVID-19 health crisis. For the people in our programs grappling with the impact of the opioid epidemic, this has been a particularly challenging...
Telehealth services support essential workers in recovery from opioids
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. John B., 37, came to Odyssey House Outpatient Services in June...
Staying connected in recovery
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. Outpatient Services Online and In Touch During daily check-ins...
5 ways to support Odyssey House from home
In these challenging times, we’re incredibly heartened by the community surrounding our cause, especially because you are a part of it. Together, we know we can accomplish anything. Because even a pandemic can’t stop our mission of helping New Yorkers in need overcome...
Everyone is Googling ‘will life ever go back to normal?’
New York Post By Natalie O'Neill The phrase “will life ever go back to normal?” has spiked dramatically in Google searches as the coronavirus crisis continues to rage this week — and with good reason, psychiatrists tell The Post. The number of people searching the...
Thank you from the OASAS Commissioner
Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services, sends a personal thank you message to New Yorkers working in the addiction and recovery field who are keeping the people in our care safe, healthy and sober during the...
Staying focused on recovery in the midst of a pandemic
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. Gary, 56, entered Odyssey House last summer, after years of...
“It’s all hands on deck.”
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. Since joining Odyssey House two years ago as a housing...
Odyssey House responds to COVID-19
During this public health crisis, Odyssey House remains committed to serving the most vulnerable people in New York City. Our treatment and supportive housing programs are open and running essential services to help New Yorkers in need to overcome drug and alcohol...
Are you drinking too much during coronavirus lockdown?
by Suzy Weiss New York Post Is another public health crisis brewing beneath the coronavirus pandemic? New research shows that Americans are turning to alcohol to soothe their nerves while in isolation. US sales of alcoholic beverages skyrocketed by 55 percent the week...
How Isolation Can Affect Substance Users
by Dorissa White BronxNet Reporter Dorissa White speaks to Mary Callahan, Senior Manager, Director of Outpatient Services, to discuss the treating people in recovery via telehealth and how to stay connected while sheltering in place.
Help us protect our frontline staff
Every day, our staff provides essential services to the individuals in our treatment and housing programs, and we need PPEs urgently to keep our staff and clients safe and healthy. If you have N95 and/or surgical masks that you can donate, please drop them off at the...
COVID-19: An update on our services
At Odyssey House, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priority. In keeping with this philosophy, we are keeping all of our facilities open for new and existing patients with prudent and thoughtful screening practices. We have implemented CDC...
Mother’s Day Awards Breakfast postponed
As an organization working with a medically vulnerable population, Odyssey House’s primary responsibility is to our community – our children, our families, our staff, and you, our supporters. With that in mind, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our...
The Recovery Center is here for you
We understand that concerns about COVID-19 have created an atmosphere filled with stress and anxiety; however, the OH ROCS Recovery Center wants to assure you that we are here for you! To accommodate participants who are staying home, we are offering individual...
Collocating FQHC and addiction treatment at Damian
By Alison Knopf Alcohol and Drug Abuse Weekly When we visited Damian Family Care Centers’ Wards Island facility in New York City, collocating addiction treatment services run by Odyssey House and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) run by Damian, all we could...
We are open for business
At Odyssey House, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priority. We understand that the increasing spread of the coronavirus is concerning and want to stress that we’re taking necessary preventive measures. We are in close communication with...
Addiction and Mental Health News, Mar 13
The New York Times: Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In By Austin Frakt and Aaron E. Carroll An updated review shows it performs better than other common treatments and is less expensive. Vox: Joe Biden’s new plan to end the opioid...
Meet our 2020 Mother’s Day Awardees
We are pleased to announce the distinguished honorees of our 2020 Mother's Day Awards Breakfast! Our third annual awards breakfast recognizes our business and community partners whose commitment to recovery strengthens families throughout NYC. Please join us on...
Treating an Overdose: A Family Effort
In today's New York Times, Mary Callahan, Odyssey House Senior Director of Outpatient Services, responds to a recent article about training children how to administer naloxone. To the Editor: “Teaching Children in the Bible Belt How to Reverse an Overdose” (front...
March at the Recovery Center
Here is a sneak peek of some upcoming events at our Recovery Center in the Bronx. You can download a pdf of the full schedule in English and in Spanish to see everything we have to offer. Women's Peer Group Every Monday & Wednesday @ 1 pm OH ROCS Fitness Walk...
Check out our winter newsletter!
The Winter 2020 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Learn about how new programs and grants are allowing us to expand our services across the agency, our most recent art exhibition, other recent events, client accomplishments, and more. Click...
Run the 2020 TCS NYC Marathon with Team Odyssey!
We are excited to announce that Odyssey House has been selected as an official charity partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon for the second year in a row! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bolster our team and bring more attention to our mission:...
Addiction and Mental Health News, Feb. 11
The New York Times: ‘Get Well or Die’: A State Senator Reveals His Addiction Battle By Luis Ferré-Sadurní Peter Harckham’s struggles with substance abuse have shaped his views on opioid addiction and the legalization of marijuana. The New Yorker: The Wrong Way to...
Federal grant expands residential treatment services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) has awarded Odyssey House a three-year, $1.1 million grant to expand residential treatment services to ex-offenders with substance use disorders (SUD). The grant will allow us to provide...
February at the Recovery Center
Here is a sneak peek of some upcoming events at our Recovery Center in the Bronx. You can download the full schedule in English and in Spanish to see everything we have to offer. And don't miss Mary Callahan, our Senior Director of Outpatient Services, discussing how...
Odyssey House on BronxNet
Mary Callahan, Senior Manager, Director of Outpatient Services, sat down with BronxNet reporter Daren Jaime to discuss the opioid epidemic in New York City and how Odyssey House's community-based services help individuals recover from substance use disorders.
Training opportunities in February
Odyssey House provides ongoing training for social workers, mental health professionals, and substance abuse counselors. The topics range from training on evidence-based practices to those with an administrative focus. We offer courses approved by the NYSED Office of...