by intern | Sep 5, 2015 | Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Opinion Pieces, support
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS By Peter Provet, PhD The key component of integrated care – coordination of primary and behavioral health services in a way that is accessible from one place – is not a new concept for many substance abuse treatment organizations, such as...
by intern | Jul 15, 2015 | arts, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news
Manhattan Times by Monica Barnkow “I was a walking mess.” Russell M. recalled how he had faced off with the courts after struggles with substance abuse. It was August 2014, and he needed to make a change. His break came, he said, in being referred to Odyssey...
by oh-admin | Feb 27, 2015 | addiction, alcohol, in the news
Many people hear “binge drinking” and think primarily of college students. But a recent CDC report found that the age group most likely to die of alcohol poisoning is actually white men, ages 35-64.WPIX reporter Carolyn Costello spoke to Odyssey House Vice...
by oh-admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Edgecombe, grants, in the news, mentors, Outpatient Services, programs, recovery, support
Bronx Free Press Reporter Gregg McQueen visited our outpatient clinic in the Bronx to speak with Mary Callahan, senior manager, director of Outpatient Services, and Michael Everett, a certified recovery coach, about this innovative program and how it will help reduce...
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...
