by Carolyn | Jun 5, 2020 | commentary, community, Dr. Peter Provet
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King Jr., April 16, 1963 As we witnessed the horrific death of Mr. George Floyd, killed on the streets of Minneapolis by a white police officer while fellow officers looked on, we were all...
by Carolyn | May 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Front line stories, housing programs, mental health, supportive housing
Since the coronavirus pandemic made social isolation a public safety necessity, behavioral healthcare providers have been sounding the alarm on the potentially harmful effects on people with mental health issues. This makes supportive housing programs for people...
by Carolyn | May 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Front line stories, housing programs, supportive housing, Working in Recovery
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, Odyssey House staff and clients alike have been stepping up, taking on new responsibilities to keep their colleagues and fellow clients safe and healthy. Essential workers stepping up and taking on new roles to keep...
by Carolyn | May 22, 2020 | training, Working in Recovery
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...
by Carolyn | May 5, 2020 | fundraising, GivingTuesday
Today we are joining people across the country to encourage generosity in support of those most affected by the global COVID-19 health crisis. For the people in our programs grappling with the impact of the opioid epidemic, this has been a particularly challenging...
