by intern | Jan 26, 2015 | Dr. Peter Provet, grants, in the news, mentors, Odyssey House news
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly The federal Department of Justice has awarded New York City–based Odyssey House a two-year, $300,000 grant for a pre- and postrelease peer mentoring and recovery program. The work will be done at the Edgecombe Correctional Facility...
by intern | Jan 15, 2015 | Dr. Peter Provet, foundation, in the news
Odyssey House and Odyssey Foundation have added four new members to their Boards of Trustees: Kimberly Hardy, Konstantin Richter, George Suttles, and Edward Watson. “Board members are an invaluable source of support for the men, women, and children who rely on our...
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...
