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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.
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NYS launches two new addiction resources
The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) recently unveiled two new resources: a new toll-free telephone “hopeline” and a website where New Yorkers recovering from addiction can tell their stories.The hopeline – 1-877-8-HOPENY – offers confidential...
Sentencing commission calls for reform
The Commission on Sentencing Reform issued its final report yesterday calling for major reforms of New York's drug laws. The report includes a number of recommendations of significance to Odyssey House, given our new parolee program and resources as a community...
Save the Date! 4th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Fun Run/2 Mile Walk
Mark your calendar! Our annual run/walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th. Please join us in celebrating National Recovery Month!
East Harlem Supportive Housing Development: Construction Update #1
Construction is progressing rapidly on the 50-apartment, long-term housing development at 123rd Street in East Harlem. The building will provide a supportive, independent living environment for individuals who have overcome mental health problems and drug, alcohol...
Odyssey House promotes Colleen Beagen to Vice President
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Colleen Beagen to Vice President and Director of Human Resources. She will also assume the role of Corporate Compliance Officer, overseeing and managing compliance with regulatory requirements as well as with...
Benoit Denizet-Lewis visits Odyssey House ElderCare Program
Benoit Denizet-Lewis, right, with Jon Roberts, Senior Counselor at Odyssey House, and Janice. Benoit Denizet-Lewis, author of America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life, spent the afternoon at Odyssey House reading from and discussing his new book with a...
Odyssey House NYC Marathon Team featured on HBO Real Sports
HBO Real Sports revisits a fascinating story of determination and achievement they first covered in 2006 when correspondent Mary Carillo profiled the Odyssey House NYC Marathon team. Mary and the team take a look back at the 2006 race and catch up with the former...
From the Field: Substance Abuse: A 12-Step Primer for Change
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly By Peter Provet, Ph.D. As we move towards the Presidential election and change continues to be the candidates' overarching clarion call, there has been little, if any, discussion about changing the devastating trajectory of...
Our Fall 2008 newsletter is now available!
The Fall 2008 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our Run For Your Life event, latest art project, new programs 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...
Odyssey House and Philadelphia Insurance Companies Ring NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Odyssey House joined Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) on Tuesday, July 22nd to ring the NASDAQ stock market opening bell. Brian O'Reilly, Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing for PHLY, said, "Philadelphia Insurance Companies is committed to the...
Odyssey House to Run Collaborative Program with New York Corrections
Odyssey House chosen to run groundbreaking recidivism reduction program
“First of its kind” collaborative program targets New York’s chemically dependent parole population (New York, June 16, 2008): Odyssey House has been chosen to run New York’s first collaborative treatment for chemically dependent parolees. The new 30-day program will...
Women in Drug Treatment
Letter to the Editor, by Peter Provet, Ph.D. The New York Times To the editor: RE: "Why is Mom in Rehab?" by Charles M. Blow The simple answer is trauma, poverty, lack of support and threat of losing her children. Since crack cocaine burst on to the scene in the...
Our Spring 2008 newsletter is now available!
The Spring 2008 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about how we went Tobacco-Free, 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...
Equal Time for Mental Health Care
Letter to the Editor, by Peter Provet, Ph.D. In Reference To The Murky Politics of Mind-Body, The New York Times To the editor: Even in a favorable discussion of mental illness, addiction is treated as a stepchild with behavioral problems. Other mental...
New Generation Gap as Older Addicts Seek Help
In a front page article, The New York Times explores the treatment needs of older substance abuse patients. Click here to read the full article. In conjunction with this article, you can also view the slide show, "Later in Life, an Addict Confronts Her Demons,"...
Agency of the Month: Odyssey House
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Our Fall 2007 newsletter is now available!
The Fall 2007 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our new supportive housing building, latest art show and our Run For Your Life 5K. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. Click here to read...
Odyssey House Starts Construction on Housing Project for SPMI
Odyssey House Breaks Ground on Housing Program
Odyssey House to Break Ground on New Community-Based Housing Project in East Harlem
Odyssey House will break ground on construction of a 50-unit apartment building for men and women with special needs in East Harlem. The building will provide a supportive, independent living environment for individuals who have overcome many life challenges,...
No Glamour To It
Letter to the Editor, by Peter Provet, Ph.D. The New York Times To the Editor: For thousands of New Yorkers not in the "social scene," drug abuse and its inherent problems are far from invisible. A visit to any number of treatment programs across the city will clear...
The Importance of Role Models
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Young Woman’s ‘Odyssey to Recovery’
Our Spring 2007 newsletter is now available!
The Spring 2007 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...
New Residential Treatment Program Offers Gender Specific Services for Drug-troubled Adolescent Females
Bronx program is NYC’s first publicly-funded all-girls treatment center In a new approach to treating troubled teen girls, Odyssey House is opening an innovative 16-bed treatment center for girls with substance abuse and related problems, such as emotional or...
Odyssey House Opens Dental Clinic in Family Treatment Center
Odyssey House has opened a full-service dental clinic for men, women, and children in treatment for substance abuse problems. The community-based clinic, located at the Odyssey House Family Center of Excellence in East Harlem, will provide high quality dental services...
Clues to the Future of the Therapeutic Community
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Bodies in Motion, Clean and Sober
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Housing Initiative Helps Reduce Risk of Relapse
$200,000 SAMHSA grant targets individuals coping with homelessness, chemical dependency, and mental illness Odyssey House has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide housing placement...