Behavioral Health News, Fall 2020 By Peter Provet, Ph.D. President & CEO, Odyssey House When Governor Cuomo ordered the closure of non-essential businesses across New York State in response to rising coronavirus infection rates, Odyssey House stayed open. Our essential residential treatment…
Empire State Prosecutor Magazine By Bridget G. Brennan Special Narcotics Prosecutor Office of Special Narcotics As we approach eight months into the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are developing greater insight into how the pandemic has reshaped nearly every aspect of…
The Summer 2020 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Learn about how Odyssey House is rising to the COVID-19 challenge, see how our clients and staff are stepping up amid the pandemic, and meet our newest board member. Click here to…
Working together to keep people fed during the coronavirus crisis Food insecurity has long been a problem in underserved communities, but the pandemic has exacerbated it significantly. That’s why we’re so grateful to William Rivera of Bronx Community Board…
The global pandemic is dominating the news but at Odyssey House, we are still working hard to reduce the deadly opioid epidemic that killed more than 67,000 Americans in 2019 – a tragic number that is predicted to increase significantly this year. More than 1,500 vulnerable men and women count…
The Starbucks Foundation has awarded Odyssey House a $2,500 Neighborhood Grant to support our COVID-19 response efforts. Odyssey House is one of 400 organizations nationwide to receive grants as part of its efforts to support communities impacted by the pandemic. “Thank you, Starbucks, for recognizing the hard work…