by oh-admin | Jan 3, 2013 | arts, community, newsletter, Odyssey House news, recovery, recovery month, supportive housing
The Winter 2013 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Read about our recovery month events, Hurricane Sandy volunteer efforts, board leadership changes and more. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. If...
by oh-admin | Dec 19, 2012 | drug abuse, marijuana, prescription drugs, research, teens
Rates of drug use among teenagers have decreased for most drugs, the 2012 Monitoring the Future* (MTF) survey found. The survey also revealed an alarming decline in the perceived risks of substance abuse, which can lead to future increases in use.Despite some...
by oh-admin | Dec 10, 2012 | arts, community, teens
Juilliard dance major Ashley teaches Edward a few moves.Residents at the Odyssey House Leadership Center were treated to a special performance by Juilliard students this past weekend. Four students – a dancer, two drama majors and a jazz musician – performed a variety...
by oh-admin | Dec 3, 2012 | community, holidays, teens
This Thanksgiving, 13 young men from the Odyssey House LeadershipCenter joined Occupy Sandy and the Red Cross to bring some holiday cheer to Rockaway families who were devastated by the hurricane. Led by program director Brendan Kavanaugh, the young men set up tables...
by oh-admin | Nov 28, 2012 | grants, Odyssey House news, supportive housing
The New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance AbuseServices (OASAS) has selected Odyssey House to receive $375,000 in annual funding to provide 15 two-bedroom units of permanent supportive housing. The apartments will provide supportive housing to homeless...
