by oh-admin | Apr 13, 2016 | 50th anniversary, Odyssey House news, recovery, success stories
This spring, Odyssey House celebrates 50 years of service to New Yorkers in need of substance abuse and mental health treatment. In 1967, Odyssey House opened its doors as a drug-free Therapeutic Community (TC). The first Odyssey House program was located at...
by oh-admin | Feb 25, 2016 | addiction, heroin, public policy
On Tuesday night, PBS aired a new Frontline documentary, “Chasing Heroin,” chronicling the impact of the opioid epidemic as well as the efforts of law enforcement, social workers, and public defenders and prosecutors to save the lives of addicted people without...
by oh-admin | Feb 16, 2016 | arts, Dr. Peter Provet, grants, housing programs, newsletter, recovery month, Run for Your Life, success stories, supportive housing
The Winter 2016 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our newest supportive housing building, client success stories, grant renewals, and more. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. Click...
by oh-admin | Jan 29, 2016 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor
In today’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article (“Drug Overdoses Propel Rise in Mortality Rates of Whites,” front page, Jan. 17) on the rising death rates for young white adults, driven...
by oh-admin | Jan 20, 2016 | fundraising
You can help Odyssey Foundation win up to $20,000! From now until February 14th, Small Token is holding a “Giving Has No Season” contest to reward nonprofits $5,000 per week. To enter, use Small Token to send a meaningful gift to someone you care...