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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.
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- 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.
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Thank you for being part of the Odyssey House community. We hope you enjoy exploring our story.
Our Winter 2016 newsletter is online
The Winter 2016 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our newest supportive housing building, client success stories, grant renewals, and more. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. Click...
Investing in a Professional, Caring, and Mission-driven Workforce
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS By Staff Writer Odyssey House The behavioral health care workforce is one of the fastest growing in the country. Projections for 2020, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, forecast a significant rise in employment for substance abuse and...
Deaths and Broken Lives from Drug Overdoses
In today's edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article ("Drug Overdoses Propel Rise in Mortality Rates of Whites," front page, Jan. 17) on the rising death rates for young white adults, driven by the opioid...
You can help Odyssey Foundation win up to $20,000!
You can help Odyssey Foundation win up to $20,000! From now until February 14th, Small Token is holding a "Giving Has No Season" contest to reward nonprofits $5,000 per week. To enter, use Small Token to send a meaningful gift to someone you care about....
The year ahead
Experts' Contributions: “Hopes and Fears” 2016 Leaders in the field of drug treatment share their predictions for 2016 and the challenges ahead. See Dr. Provet’s below. Click here for the full report. The escalating opioid epidemic among middle-class Americans drew...
Merging Missions: Building a Staff Wellness Program
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS By Colleen Beagen Bringing wellness into the workplace is a natural development for Odyssey House where the mission of the organization is to promote a healthy recovery for individuals and families facing a range of life challenges from...
The Best and Worst of 2015, and Hopes and Fears for 2016
Leaders in the field of drug treatment share their predictions for 2016 and the challenges ahead. See Dr. Provet’s below. Click here for the full report. The escalating opioid epidemic among middle-class Americans drew unusual attention last year to our field across a...
Call to action: Support Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment
Medicaid coverage of most substance abuse treatment programs, including Odyssey House, is in danger thanks to the IMD exclusion. This exclusion bars Medicaid from paying for community-based residential treatment at facilities of 16 beds or more. While the IMD...
ElderCare Services Address “Hidden Epidemic” Of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Older Americans
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS As baby boomers, many of whom experimented with drugs in the 1960s and 1970s, head towards their senior years, the number of older Americans with substance use disorders is growing dramatically and with it the need for specialized...
#GiveHope on #GivingTuesday
TODAY IS THE DAY! It's the day that you can make a big impact on Odyssey House and on the mothers and children in our programs. With your help, we'll raise funds to provide welcome baskets to new mothers entering our Manor Family Center, filled with all the supplies a...
Holiday Toy & Book Drive!
With the holidays approaching, our thoughts turn to the families in our care, including the many infants, toddlers, and preschoolers living with their parents in residential treatment. Please join us in making a difference in a child’s life this season by contributing...
Renowned Mexican choir brings song & dance to the Manor
Last month, Odyssey House hosted a performance by the Mexican student choir Estudiantina La Salle with special guest, renowned tenor Mauricio Trejo, at our Manor Family Center. The performers, 15 men and two women dressed in traditional costumes, played a mixture...
Going the distance
Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue client Ashley's marathon journey was profiled by News 12's Jessica Cunnington. Check out the fantastic clip and remember to support the Odyssey House Marathon Team on Sunday, November 1st!
Celebrating Recovery Month: 10th Annual Run for Your Life
More than 1,000 people came out to Icahn Stadium on September 19th to show their support for men and women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at the 10th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. WPIX reporter Jay Dow emceed the...
Opportunities for Improved Services with Integrated Care
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS By Peter Provet, PhD The key component of integrated care – coordination of primary and behavioral health services in a way that is accessible from one place – is not a new concept for many substance abuse treatment organizations, such as...
NEW! Run for Your Life auction
Stop by the sponsor tent at Run for Your Life on September 19th for a chance to win some great prizes! We'll be auctioning off gift certificates to New York's hottest restaurants and more. Here's a peek at some of the items you'll be able to bid on:$100 gift...
Our Summer 2015 newsletter is now available!
The Summer 2015 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our renovated medical clinic, latest art show, new services and more. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. Click here to read it (pdf). If...
Housing for Addicts
Letter to the Editor Peter Provet, Ph.D. To the Editor: Your investigative report on “three-quarter” homes (front page, Aug. 3) exposes flaws in a system that places vulnerable people with substance abuse and/or mental disorders in living situations with providers...
“Housing & recovery are joined at the hip”
In today's edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article examining New York City's response to an earlier investigative report (A Choice for Recovering Addicts: Relapse or...
Poetry and medicine
A poem by Odyssey House Medical Director Dr. Anne Lifflander was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Volume 314, Number 4). Let us know what you think!The Questioning ClinicianIs tender loving care-ableA measurable variable?And do we...
Graduates look to the future
Passing the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (the high school equivalency exam that replaced General Educational Development test in NYS) enables Odyssey House residents of any age to reach a higher platform of educational achievement and gain numerous personal,...
Strokes, In Steps
Manhattan Times by Monica Barnkow “I was a walking mess.” Russell M. recalled how he had faced off with the courts after struggles with substance abuse. It was August 2014, and he needed to make a change. His break came, he said, in being referred to Odyssey...
What is Your Spirit Animal?
For their eighth exhibition, members of the Odyssey House Art Project explored spirit animals as a means of expression. In their review of shamanic traditions, the artists learned that spirit animals are beings that empower, guide and protect. Based on this concept,...
What is Your Spirit Animal?
“What is Your Spirit Animal?,” the eighth exhibition by members of Odyssey House Art Project, opens on Thursday, July 9th. Please join us for a festive reception with great food, refreshing beverages and more, while you view exciting new artwork by our...
Last year, Odyssey House opened Soundview Avenue, a NewYork State Office of Mental Health-funded supportive housing building that provides permanent housing in the Bronx for 56 single, low income adults living with special needs. To mark our one-year anniversary...
Save the date! Run for Your Life celebrates 10 years
10th Annual Run for Your LifeSaturday, September 19, 2015Join us at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for music, entertainment, children’s activities and more in commemoration of National Recovery Month! The fun begins at 9:30 am with...
Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health
Last week, the Odyssey House Manor Family Center joined communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to highlight the importance of caring for...
Our 2014 Annual Report is now available
Our 2014 Annual Report is now online! The report includes infographics on our treatment services and populations, an overview of our growing portfolio of supportive housing programs, and a look at the key events of 2014.Most importantly, this report also features...
A mother in recovery
In honor of Mother's Day, we are sharing Samantha's story. Samantha is in treatment with her two young children at our Family Center of Excellence. When Samantha entered Odyssey House mere days after giving birth to her second child, she was looking for a second...
Supportive housing building receives LEED Silver certification
Last year, Odyssey House opened Soundview Avenue, a New York State Office of Mental Health-funded building that provides permanent housing in the Bronx for 56 single, low-income adults living with special needs. Designed to be our first eco-friendly building,...