by Carolyn | Dec 21, 2016 | 50th anniversary, children, Family Center, mothers
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month we are highlighting our Early Educational Center. Moms battling drug and alcohol addiction often face a tough choice:...
by Carolyn | Dec 21, 2016 | addiction, Dr. Peter Provet, drug abuse, heroin, Press Releases, treatment
$190,000 to Support Peer Engagement Specialists in East Harlem The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced more than $190,000 in funding was awarded to two NYS OASAS-certified addiction treatment providers, Odyssey...
by Carolyn | Dec 20, 2016 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, drug abuse, drug laws, heroin, public policy
President-elect Trump takes office in the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic. As he begins to grapple with the causes and solutions of this growing national tragedy, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet offers ten fundamental points to anchor his efforts. 1:...
by Carolyn | Dec 19, 2016 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, heroin, Letters to the Editor, mothers
In today’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on “New Mothers Derailed by Drugs Find Support in New Hampshire Home” (News, Dec. 12), on the devastating toll the opioid epidemic is inflicting on families. The drumbeat of...
by Carolyn | Nov 28, 2016 | children, GivingTuesday, holidays, mothers
Today’s the day to #givehope to mothers working to rebuild their lives at Odyssey House. It’s the day that you can make a big impact on Odyssey House and on the mothers and children in our programs. With your help, we’ll raise funds to provide...
