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...
by Carolyn | Dec 27, 2016 | community, eldercare, holidays
A fourth grade class in Queens shared their holiday spirit with our ElderCare program this holiday season. As part of a lesson on kindness, teacher April Scott and her students created and delivered holiday cards for our clients. Ms. Scott explains: “Each month...
by Carolyn | Dec 22, 2016 | Dr. Peter Provet, drug abuse, Harlem, heroin, in the news
Yesterday, Odyssey House hosted a press conference announcing a new program designed to improve addiction treatment services in East Harlem. The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has awarded $190,000 to Odyssey House and Mount Sinai...
