Wellness Wednesday: After the election

Therapists and medical professionals are seeing a rise in post-election stress disorder (PESD) compared to other election years. Like its counterpart PTSD, PESD results when a person is exposed to a traumatic event that overwhelms their normal coping skills. Common...

Training opportunities in November

Odyssey House provides ongoing training for social workers, mental health professionals, and substance abuse counselors. The topics range from training on evidence-based practices to those with an administrative focus. We offer courses approved by the NYSED Office of...

November at the Recovery Center

We’re excited to announce that the Odyssey House Recovery Center is open and fully staffed. So, if you want to get out of the apartment and have a friendly, safe place to go, COME HERE!  We have an amazing group of recovery coaches here to assist you. Check out...

Wellness Wednesday: Protect yourself with a flu shot

In this COVID-flu season that’s coming, it’s even more important to get a flu shot because it’s going to be hard to tell the difference between flu and COVID. In 2020, vaccinating as many people as possible against influenza could be critical to preventing a...

Wellness Wednesday: Anti-inflammatory foods

While research suggests that the anti-inflammatory diet can be beneficial in reducing some chronic conditions, it’s also a generally healthy way of eating that can be beneficial for everyone due to its high amounts of fresh produce, healthy fats, and high fiber...