by intern | Jan 6, 2015 | in the news, Press Releases
OdysseyHouse has been awarded a two-year, $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to implement a pre- and post-release mentoring and recovery program for parolees at the Edgecombe Correctional Facility (ECF) in Northern Manhattan. The program builds...
by intern | Dec 5, 2014 | in the news, Opinion Pieces
Behavioral Health News By Justin Mitchell, LMHC, Vice President, Adult Residential Services, and Peter Provet, PhD, President & CEO Women who have been physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused are at a significantly higher risk of abusing alcohol and other...
by intern | Sep 5, 2014 | addiction, in the news, Opinion Pieces
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS Recovery from substance use disorders often resembles training for a marathon. It’s a long process that requires discipline, focus, and ongoing effort. As addiction experts and mental health professionals gain greater insight into the...
by intern | Aug 8, 2014 | eldercare, grants, Television
News 12 Bronx THE BRONX – The Odyssey House in the Bronx received a new grant to help older adults get treatment for substance abuse. The New York State Department of Health gave more than $445,000 to the Odyssey House for its new program, Serving Older Adults...
by intern | Aug 5, 2014 | Press Releases
Odyssey House has received a $445,000 grant from the New York State Department of Health to implement a peer mentoring track for older adults (Serving Older Adults Recovery System, or SOARS), based out of the Bronx-based Outpatient Services program. SOARS will allow...