by Carolyn | Aug 28, 2019 | in the news, Opioid epidemic
Fox 5 NY reports on a potential $10 billion to $12 billion nationwide settlement in which Purdue Pharma would devote its profits to cleaning up the devastation wrought by opioids, and the controlling Sackler family would be out. Odyssey House Vice President &...
by Carolyn | Aug 27, 2019 | Bronx, in the news, Opioid epidemic, Outpatient Services
By Jonathan LaMantia Crain’s New York Business The city Health Department said drug-overdose deaths fell 2.6% last year, to 1,444—the first decrease after seven consecutive years in which the total climbed higher. Opioids were involved in 80% of those deaths,...
by Carolyn | Aug 23, 2019 | 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 | Aug 1, 2019 | Bronx, community, events, Outpatient Services, recovery, Recovery Center
Here is a sneak peek of some upcoming events at our Recovery Center in the Bronx. You can download a pdf of the full schedule in English and in Spanish to see everything we have to offer. Bronx Zoo Wednesday, August 7 @ 1 pm Back to School event Saturday, August 24 @...
by Carolyn | Jul 31, 2019 | staff, wellness
The last Wednesday of each month, we recognize an Odyssey House employee for their positive wellness efforts. This person is working on their wellness goals and along the way, they are inspiring others around them. This employee is the Wellness Wednesday Champion....
