by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | success stories
Phillip: Queens When Phillip, 33, struggling with his party lifestyle and crystal meth use, said he needed more support, his outpatient program referred him to Odyssey House. Since arriving at the Manor, Phillip has become an active member of the community. His hard...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | success stories
KIM: HARLEM Kim, 56, has always been the caretaker of her family and friends, as her supportive nature made others count on her. However, after the loss of her husband and the traumatic experience of one of her children dying, she was the one in need of support....
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Recovery Stories
Sylvester: Queens Sylvester, 33, needed help. His opiate addiction had left him “hanging on by a thread,” to his family, to his apartment, to his sense of self. “It wasn’t me anymore,” he says, reflecting on who he had become. While sober, Sylvester worked as a...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Recovery Stories
KYLE: BROOKLYN Before Kyle, 30, came to Odyssey House, he had been struggling with his drinking and cocaine use for 10 years. He had tried multiple short-term programs but did not get the support he needed, and he continued to relapse despite his best efforts to stay...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Recovery Stories
COREY: HARLEM Corey, 27, was born and raised in Michigan, but after a series of personal tragedies, including the death of his son and father, he needed a break. Thinking a change of scenery would give him a fresh start, Corey moved to New York and started working for...