by Carolyn Abrams | Jul 23, 2024 | Awards, Bronx, community, Dr. Peter Provet, grants, housing programs, Mother's Day Awards Breakfast, newsletter, Odyssey House Art Project, Odyssey House news
See what’s going on at Odyssey House! Learn about our Mother’s Day event, new grants, updates from our art program, meet our newest Board member, and more! Click here to download it and share it with your friends and colleagues! To support the work we do,...
by Carolyn Abrams | Nov 1, 2022 | Edgecombe, housing programs
As part of a pilot program, the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility converted to a transitional housing program. The $2.5 million investment by New York State is aimed at reducing recidivism, assisting parolees re-entering the community, and diverting them away...
by Carolyn | May 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Front line stories, housing programs, mental health, supportive housing
Since the coronavirus pandemic made social isolation a public safety necessity, behavioral healthcare providers have been sounding the alarm on the potentially harmful effects on people with mental health issues. This makes supportive housing programs for people...
by Carolyn | May 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Front line stories, housing programs, supportive housing, Working in Recovery
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, Odyssey House staff and clients alike have been stepping up, taking on new responsibilities to keep their colleagues and fellow clients safe and healthy. Essential workers stepping up and taking on new roles to keep...
by Carolyn | Apr 12, 2019 | foundation, grants, housing programs, Press Releases
Odyssey Foundation is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a Health and Housing in Recovery Program Partnership grant from Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation to help individuals in recovery from substance use disorders secure housing. This $98,000 award will...
by Carolyn | Oct 22, 2018 | housing programs, supportive housing
Stephen Bates, a resident of Odyssey House Soundview Avenue, was recognized as “Tenant of the Year” by the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) at their annual gala. Mr. Bates was recognized for his “tenacity and strength to overcome...
