by Carolyn | Feb 28, 2017 | 123rd Street, 50th anniversary, supportive housing
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Here is Marshall’s story, who lives at Odyssey House Park Avenue, one of our supportive housing programs. Diagnosed with...
by Carolyn | Feb 23, 2017 | addiction, heroin, in the news, recovery, Working in Recovery
By Nicole Levy DNAinfo Cynthia Williams graduated from Hunter College in January at age 74 as the oldest member of her class and the oldest student in her master’s program in rehabilitation counseling. “I am the oldest person everywhere I go,...
by Carolyn | Jan 31, 2017 | 50th anniversary, addiction, recovery, young men
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Here is Hamilton’s story, a resident of the Leadership Center for transitional-age men. “Six months ago, if you had told me I’d...
by Carolyn | Jan 12, 2017 | Bronx, community, Outpatient Services, recovery
This spring, Odyssey House will be expanding its recovery services in the Bronx with the opening of a new Recovery Community and Outreach Center (RCOC), providing a community-based, non-clinical setting that is safe, welcoming, and alcohol/drug-free. The center will...
by Carolyn | Dec 29, 2016 | children, fundraising, holidays, mothers, Uncategorized
Every year, hundreds of mothers like Heaven come through our doors looking for help to break the cycle of substance abuse and create a nurturing home for their children. Please make a year-end gift so more mothers can get the help they need to secure a brighter future...
