by oh-admin | Dec 22, 2014 | Dr. Peter Provet, holidays, recovery, relapse
This article by Dr. Peter Provet, president and CEO of Odyssey House, originally appeared as a guest post on the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s “Pushing Back” blog in 2009.For individuals with substance use disorders, the Holiday Season...
by oh-admin | Oct 15, 2014 | Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor
In his letter in Saturday’s New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet writes that the number of those who fit the criteria for substance abuse is expected to double in the next five years. The people included in ” More Older Adults Are...
by oh-admin | Aug 14, 2014 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet
Robin Williams’ death tragically underscores how depression combined with substance abuse create a common ground for suicide. Fame, fortune – and in Mr. Williams’ case, comedy – cannot prevent such self-inflicted tragedy. Stigma still pervades...
by oh-admin | Jun 24, 2014 | arts, Bronx, Dr. Peter Provet, events, grants, housing programs, newsletter, Odyssey House news, OMH, programs, supportive housing
The Summer 2014 edition of Odyssey House News is now available! Read about our supportive housing openings, the latest art show, new grants, and more. Click here to read it (pdf). Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. If...
by oh-admin | Apr 14, 2014 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor, mental health, public policy
In Saturday’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President & CEO Dr. Peter Provet is one of several experts commenting on a recent article examining the growing number of people with severe mental illness who are coming into contact with the...
by intern | Feb 12, 2014 | Dr. Peter Provet, foundation, grants, housing programs, in the news, OASAS
New York Nonprofit Press The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) awarded $1.75 million in grants to five New York City nonprofits to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless families struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol....
