by Carolyn | Oct 28, 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 | Oct 22, 2019 | arts, Recovery Fine Arts Festival, supportive housing
Odyssey House tenant Susan W. was recognized at the 16th Annual Recovery Fine Arts Festival for their artwork, placing third place in the mixed media category. This is the second time Susan has been awarded for her artwork; she placed first in the 2016 competition....
by Carolyn | Oct 18, 2019 | addiction, drug abuse, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
New Yorker: My Years in the Florida Shuffle of Drug Addiction By Colton Wooten Cycling through relapse and recovery, and the industry that enables both. The New York Times: Judge Summons Drug C.E.O.s for Talks on Sweeping Opioid Settlement By Jan Hoffman...
by Carolyn | Oct 9, 2019 | annual report
We Keep the Door Open, For Everyone For 52 years, Odyssey House has been helping New Yorkers tackle substance abuse and mental health problems so they can start their lives over again. We run programs that help people rebuild their lives, design and construct...
by Carolyn | Oct 4, 2019 | marijuana, Medication-assisted treatment, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
The New York Times: Philadelphia Supervised Injection Site Wins Legal Fight Against Justice Department By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs A plan to create a space where people can inject heroin and other drugs under medical supervision does not violate a federal law intended...
