by Carolyn | Oct 16, 2020 | recovery, RFYL Weekly
This Saturday, the “Run for Your Life” team will meet near the Band Shell in Central Park off of the 72nd Street transverse at 9:00 am. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the mid to upper 50s – remember to dress appropriately as we transition to...
by Carolyn | Oct 13, 2020 | addiction, commentary, Coronavirus, Dr. Peter Provet, Opioid epidemic
Below, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on an article in the New York Times about the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic. “‘The Drug Became His Friend’: Pandemic Drives Hike in Opioid Deaths” (News, Sept 29), underscores the essential role...
by Carolyn | Oct 9, 2020 | RFYL Weekly
This Saturday, October 10th, the team will meet at 9:00 am in front of the bandshell, off the 72nd Street Transverse, in Central Park. Our workout routine will include the 1.8-mile loop for walkers/walk runners, which takes you on the south end of the park, and...
by Carolyn | Oct 5, 2020 | Coronavirus, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news
Behavioral Health News, Fall 2020 By Peter Provet, Ph.D. President & CEO, Odyssey House When Governor Cuomo ordered the closure of non-essential businesses across New York State in response to rising coronavirus infection rates, Odyssey House stayed open. Our...
by Carolyn | Oct 2, 2020 | RFYL Weekly
This Saturday, October 3rd, the team will meet at 8:30 am in Central Park near the Band Shell off the 72nd Street transverse. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s, which is seasonably comfortable for running and walking. Runners will...
