by oh-admin | Feb 16, 2011 | recovery month, success stories, teens, treatment
Rachel entered Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue when she was 18 years old. While in treatment, Rachel earned her GED, completed vocational training, and gained custody of her daughter. Now 22, she is training to become a substance abuse counselor and is an advocate for...
by oh-admin | Feb 14, 2011 | arts, community, teens
Teens at the Leadership Center were treated to a special performance last week by a trio of students from The Juilliard School. Two violinists and a pianist came to the facility and performed a variety of classical pieces for the boys.It was more than a recital,...
by oh-admin | Jan 31, 2011 | drug abuse, drug laws, public policy, treatment
Odyssey House welcomes President Obama’s position that drug abuse should be treated as a public health problem; that drug policy has been too focused on arrests, incarceration, and interdiction; and that he favors demand reduction but not legalization.President Obama...
by oh-admin | Jan 7, 2011 | children, community, FRE, holidays
Once again, the children of the Odyssey House Family Re-Entry program in the Bronx were the beneficiaries of a toy drive organized by the Bound by Honor Motorcycle Club and the Bronx Bikers Alliance. The organizations ensured that each child received an age...
by oh-admin | Jan 2, 2011 | newsletter, Uncategorized
The latest edition of Odyssey House News is now online, featuring stories about our recovery month celebrations, new programs and services, playground build, and more. Check it out (pdf) and let us know what you think on our Facebook page
