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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.
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- Use the sidebar menu or dropdown to select a specific year or topic.
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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.
Grand Opening of the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
Please join us to celebrate the official opening of the new Odyssey House residential behavioral health treatment center for women, families, and older adults. WHEN Thursday, May 11 10 am WHERE Odyssey House George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery Wards Island 13 Hell...
Our Spring 2017 newsletter is now available!
The Spring 2017 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our new street outreach grant in Harlem, how we’re expanding recovery services in the Bronx, and more. You can even get a sneak peek inside the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery,...
An advocate for recovery sees dream realized
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...
Treating the whole person
HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES AT THE GEORGE ROSENFELD CENTER FOR RECOVERY For more than 50 years, Odyssey House has embraced total wellness as a key to lifelong recovery from substance use disorders. When the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) officially...
Wellness services for women and seniors
At the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR), women and older adults live and learn in a peer-driven environment that provides family-like structure and support. Supervised by a caring team of counselors, teachers, and health care personnel, clients receive the...
The George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
WELLNESS SERVICES FOR WOMEN & OLDER ADULTS Recovery happens in a dignified setting The George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) is a multi-generational behavioral health treatment center with a focus on intensive substance abuse services for women and...
“My sanctuary”
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Here is Marshall's story, who lives at Odyssey House Park Avenue, one of our supportive housing programs. Diagnosed with bipolar...
Recovered Crack Addict, 74, Aims to Be ‘Vision of Hope’ Amid Opioid Crisis
By Nicole Levy DNAinfo Cynthia Williams graduated from Hunter College in January at age 74 as the oldest member of her class and the oldest student in her master's program in rehabilitation counseling. "I am the oldest person everywhere I go, doggone it," said...
“I was given a second chance.”
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Here is Hamilton’s story, a resident of the Leadership Center for transitional-age men. “Six months ago, if you had told me I’d...
New community and outreach center expands recovery services in the Bronx
This spring, Odyssey House will be expanding its recovery services in the Bronx with the opening of a new Recovery Community and Outreach Center (RCOC), providing a community-based, non-clinical setting that is safe, welcoming, and alcohol/drug-free. The center will...
The Essential Role of Early Childhood Educational Services in Residential Family Substance Abuse Treatment
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2 days left to make your year-end donation!
Every year, hundreds of mothers like Heaven come through our doors looking for help to break the cycle of substance abuse and create a nurturing home for their children. Please make a year-end gift so more mothers can get the help they need to secure a brighter future...
Bringing holiday cheer to ElderCare
A fourth grade class in Queens shared their holiday spirit with our ElderCare program this holiday season. As part of a lesson on kindness, teacher April Scott and her students created and delivered holiday cards for our clients. Ms. Scott explains: "Each month our...
Connecting New Yorkers to treatment services
Yesterday, Odyssey House hosted a press conference announcing a new program designed to improve addiction treatment services in East Harlem. The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has awarded $190,000 to Odyssey House and Mount Sinai...
Breaking the cycle of addiction, one family at a time
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month we are highlighting our Early Educational Center. Moms battling drug and alcohol addiction often face a tough choice:...
NYS OASAS Launches New Initiative to Help Connect More New Yorkers to Addiction Services in New York City
$190,000 to Support Peer Engagement Specialists in East Harlem The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced more than $190,000 in funding was awarded to two NYS OASAS-certified addiction treatment providers, Odyssey...
Press Conference: Connecting More New Yorkers to Addiction Care
Please join Odyssey House and New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez for an announcement regarding Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s latest effort to combat addiction in East Harlem. New Yorkers in recovery will...
Top 10 Primer Points for President-elect Trump on Addiction Treatment
President-elect Trump takes office in the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic. As he begins to grapple with the causes and solutions of this growing national tragedy, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet offers ten fundamental points to anchor his efforts. 1:...
‘The Drumbeat of Bad News’ on the Opioid Toll
In today’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on “New Mothers Derailed by Drugs Find Support in New Hampshire Home” (News, Dec. 12), on the devastating toll the opioid epidemic is inflicting on families. The drumbeat of...
Happy #GivingTuesday
Today's the day to #givehope to mothers working to rebuild their lives at Odyssey House. 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...
Relapse & the holidays
If you’re in recovery, you may find the holidays to be a challenging time. The increased stress of the season puts many people in recovery at risk of relapse. Family gatherings can be especially worrisome. Though families can be a source of great support, it can be...
Dr. Provet on the Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
It couldn’t be clearer. The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health (The New York Times, Nov 17) is a wake-up call that we are facing a public health challenge that is ‘taking an enormous toll on individuals, families, and society.’ The financial costs...
Giving thanks every day
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month we would like to introduce you Marjorie, a member of our Tinton Avenue supportive housing community who has been a...
Two weeks until #GivingTuesday!
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, we are participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has...
Ryan’s marathon motivation: Inner strength and self-esteem
Three years ago, Ryan ran her first NYC Marathon with the Run for Your Life team. In two days, she will be running her second. Returning to Odyssey House after a relapse earlier this year, Ryan is determined to make this time count. She sees this marathon as a symbol...
Team Odyssey House runs for recovery
The feeling of accomplishment Nine months ago, if you’d asked Kyle, 30, if he’d be running the NYC Marathon, he would have laughed. Though he had been athletic his entire life, he was in a very different place then. That all changed when he came to Odyssey...
“I am very happy, and I owe it to Odyssey House.”
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month we had a moment to catch up with former ElderCare client Sheryl, who is now two years sober and still works closely...
New York City Marathon 2016
Marathon Sunday has always been a special day for Odyssey House clients, staff, and supporters. It is a symbol of the commitment, dedication, and perseverance of those in treatment. Our team has been training very hard all year and is looking forward to running...
Reaching recovery goals through running
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month, we are profiling Ryan, who is training for the New York City Marathon as a member of our Run for Your Life Team....
Welcome to our new website!
We are delighted to introduce you to our new website. Our aim with this new site is to present Odyssey House through the experiences, hopes, and achievements of our clients. We talked to clients and staff from every program, listened carefully to what they had to say,...