by Carolyn | Jun 26, 2019 | events, recovery month, Run for Your Life
Join the Voices of Recovery: Together We Are Stronger Please join Odyssey House in commemorating Recovery Month at the 14th Annual Run for Your Life! This family-friendly event raises awareness of and funds for the recovery movement with a day of festivities,...
by Carolyn | Jun 13, 2019 | addiction, drug abuse, drug laws, News roundup, Opioid epidemic, prescription drugs, public policy
USA Today: ‘Deaths of despair’ from drugs, alcohol and suicide hit young adults hardest By Jayne O’Donnell Young adults were more likely than any other age group to die from drugs, alcohol and suicide over the past decade, underscoring the despair...
by Carolyn | May 31, 2019 | Bronx, community, naloxone, 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. Celebration of Recovery Saturday, June 28, 6 – 11 pm 880 Tinton Avenue,...
by Carolyn | May 28, 2019 | Run for Your Life, 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....
by Carolyn | May 28, 2019 | Awards, behavioral health care, Dr. Peter Provet
This May, Odyssey House President & CEO Dr. Peter Provet was recognized for his leadership in the addiction field at the Mental Health News Education (MHNE) Leadership Awards Reception. Dr. Provet received the Community Service Award. The MHNE Awards honor key...
