by Carolyn | Sep 7, 2017 | Bronx, Family Center, GRCR, in the news, Opioid epidemic, recovery, treatment
“In New York State, we believe in people. Nobody is a lost cause. Everyone is worth saving.” And with that, NYS Lieutenant Kathleen Hochul officially opened the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery, and affirmed the State’s commitment to supporting the men and women...
by Carolyn | Sep 6, 2017 | Family Center, GRCR, in the news, Opioid epidemic, programs
By Glenn Blain New York Daily News ALBANY — State efforts to combat heroin and opioid addiction got a boost Wednesday with the opening of a $25.6 million residential treatment center on Wards Island. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul formally cut the ribbon on the 231-bed...
by Carolyn | Aug 8, 2017 | 50th anniversary, annual report, GRCR
For more than 50 years, we have been a beacon of hope to thousands of men, women, and children in crisis. The majority of the people who turn to us for help not only struggle with the debilitating effects of substance abuse and mental illness, they face considerable...
by Carolyn | Aug 4, 2017 | community, GRCR, service day
This summer, accounting firm RSM joined forces with Odyssey House for an employee-led service day at the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR). The day was a part of their annual Volunteer Day in which they work with select nonprofits across the country as part...
by Carolyn | May 17, 2017 | Family Center, GRCR, mothers, Recovery Stories
At the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery dedication ceremony, Amy, a 29-year-old Family Center client spoke about her experience at Odyssey House. Below is the text of her speech. Good morning, my name is Amy. I am 29 years of age. I am the mother of a beautiful...
by Carolyn | May 15, 2017 | eldercare, GRCR, recovery, success stories
At the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery dedication ceremony, Alfred, a 61-year-old ElderCare client spoke about his experience at Odyssey House. Below is the text of his speech. Good morning. My name is Alfred, I am 61 years old, and a client in the ElderCare...
