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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.
- Recognition & Impact – Read about awards, partnerships, and the measurable impact of our programs.
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Merging Missions for Good Health
Addiction Professional by Colleen Beagen Today’s addiction treatment organizations embrace a holistic model for individuals in recovery that includes emotional, behavioral and physical support. A robust treatment plan focuses on all aspects of an individual’s health...
Run for Your Life registration is now open
Registration is now open for our 7th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk! Join us for children's races, music, entertainment and other fun activities. Bring the whole family and show your support for individuals and families in recovery....
Odyssey House welcomes a new board chairman
Odyssey House is pleased to announce the election of Richard O’Connor to chairman of the Odyssey House Board of Trustees. Mr. O’Connor, vice president of marketing at CVS Caremark, has served on the Board of Trustees as vice chairman from 2010 and has held positions...
Odyssey House Announces Election of Richard O’Connor to Chairman of the Board of Trustees
New York, NY – Odyssey House is pleased to announce the election of Richard O’Connor to chairman of the Odyssey House Board of Trustees. Mr. O’Connor, vice president of marketing at CVS Caremark, has served on the Board of Trustees as vice chairman from 2010 and has...
Save the date for Run for Your Life 2012!
Join us on September 29th at Icahn Stadium for music, entertainment, children’s activities and more in commemoration of National Recovery Month! The fun begins at 9 am with children’s races. Registration opens Monday, July 2nd at odysseyhouseinc.org.
Using addiction treatment techniques to tackle obesity
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on the Institute of Medicine's recent report on America's obesity epidemic and its similarity to addictive disorders.The Institute of Medicine Report on the obesity epidemic in America is welcome news. It may be...
Marijuana use on the rise among teens
A new report by the Partnership at Drugfree.org found marijuana use increasing among teenagers. According to the survey, nearly 1 in 10 are smoking pot 20 or more times a month, increasing from 5 percent in 2008 to 9 percent in 2011. “These findings are deeply...
The Spring 2012 newsletter is now available
The Spring 2012 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Read about our new housing programs, get an update on OHROCS (Odyssey House Recovery Oriented Care System), and more. Check it out (pdf) and let us know what you think in the comments or on our...
It’s Poor Policy to Test Drug Welfare Recipients
Dr. Peter Provet urges lawmakers to reconsider legislation requiring welfare recipients to take drug tests and calling instead for greater treatment and prevention funding. States consider drug testing welfare recipients" prompts the question: Why stop at poor people...
Taxing Medical Marijuana
In a letter to The New York Times, Dr. Peter Provet urges municipalities that collect taxes from medical marijuana businesses to direct some of that additional revenue to under-funded treatment and prevention programs. To the Editor: "Struggling Cities Turn to a Crop...
OASAS awards 5 NYC Providers Housing Grants
New York’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has awarded the first round of permanent supportive housing grants in New York City for families in which the head of household has a substance use disorder (SUD). The grants went to five treatment...
Odyssey House wins housing award
Housing support for homeless families with substance use disorders Odyssey House has been selected by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to receive $499,000 in annual funding to provide 20 permanent supportive housing...
Odyssey House Wins Housing Award
Housing support for homeless families with substance use disorders January 26, 2012: Odyssey House has been selected by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to receive $499,000 in annual funding to provide 20 permanent...
NJ Governor calls for “a transformation of the way we deal with drug abuse and incarceration”
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet responds to NJ Governor Chris Christie's remarks on compulsory treatment for incarcerated drug offenders in his State of the State speech, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s...
Teenage Marijuana Use
Dr. Peter Provet, president of Odyssey House, responds to a recent article on the steep increase in daily marijuana use among high school students. To the Editor: Re “Regular Marijuana Use by High School Students Hits New Peak, Report Finds” (news...
Graduates prove that treatment works
Odyssey House staff, current and former residents, and friends and family members recently gathered at the Manor Family Center to commemorate a significant milestone in our residents’ recovery: graduation. The ceremony included opening remarks by Odyssey House...
Nourishing families at Odyssey House
Children at Odyssey House got a special holiday treat this week – a Thanksgiving-themed Junior Chef class taught by Nourishing NYC. The children learned how to dress a turkey and prepared traditional side dishes like cornbread stuffing, sautéed green beans, and a...
Marathon runners race for recovery
On Sunday, nearly 40 Odyssey House clients, graduates, staff members and volunteers participated in one of the country's most grueling athletic competitions - the New York City Marathon. Everyone on the Odyssey House team completed the marathon, finishing between 3:27...
Meet us at mile 19!
Join us at mile 19 to hand out water to the marathon runners and cheer on the Odyssey House Marathon Team! This year, we have 40 runners – including clients, graduates, staff and volunteers – who need your support. The water station is located between 115th-116th...
Run for Your Life celebrates recovery for sixth consecutive year
More than 1,000 people came out to Icahn Stadium on September 24th to show their support for men and women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at the 6th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. WPIX reporter Kirstin Cole emceed the...
Support recovery in NYC
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 24th for our 6th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. We'll be there rain or shine - don't let a little rain keep you from supporting recovery!Online registration is now closed but you can register in person...
Odyssey House and the Future of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
While the president and CEO of New York City-based Odyssey House remains convinced that residential treatment will receive a place in the basic health benefit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he at the same time presides over a treatment organization much more...
Underage drinking widespread in NYC
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a study that found widespread drinking among teens in New York City. One-third of teens admit to drinking alcohol in the past month, and half of those admitted to binge drinking (consuming five...
Teen Drinking Widespread in NYC
News 12 Bronx Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue resident Faina B. was interviewed by News 12 Bronx in a story about a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) study that found widespread drinking among teens in New York City. Reporter Elizabeth...
Summer 2011 newsletter is now available
The Summer 2011 edition of Odyssey House News is now online! Read about Odyssey House's wellness and nutrition programs for staff and residents, our newest board member, the current art exhibition, and more. Check it out (pdf) and let us know what you think in the...
Cross-agency collaboration provides coordinated care to Bronx families
A new program with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has allowed Odyssey House to expand its outpatient services to additional families and children in the Bronx. The partnership places a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse...
VIDEO: Dr. Provet on Ch. 7 Eyewitness News
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet was interviewed yesterday afternoon by ABC Eyewitness News on the suspected drug-related death of pop singer Amy Winehouse and her struggles with addiction. Watch the video below and let us know what you think in the...
Talkback: Amy Winehouse’s addiction
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet was interviewed by ABC Eyewitness News on the suspected drug-related death of pop singer Amy Winehouse and her struggles with addiction.
Teaching Doctors How to Treat Addiction
In his letter in today's New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article that discusses efforts by medical schools to increase physician training in addiction treatment. To the Editor: While addiction has been recognized as...
Garden therapy
Odyssey House was featured in an article by The Wall Street Journal about the Carver Community Garden in East Harlem. Earlier this spring, the Manor Family Center acquired two plots at the garden and, with the help of residents and their children, planted a variety of...