by Carolyn | Jun 6, 2024 | in the news, marijuana, mental health, teens
“Here & Now” WBUR Deepa Fernandes from WBUR speaks with Dr. Peter Provet, an adolescent psychologist and president of Odyssey House, a sober living and addiction treatment center in New York City, about how substance abuse affects a teen’s mental...
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 | Jul 22, 2019 | addiction, drug abuse, drug laws, marijuana, mental health, News roundup, Opioid epidemic, prescription drugs, public policy, research
The New York Times: When the Law Says Using Marijuana Is O.K., but the Boss Disagrees By Dan Hyman The relatively rapid acceptance of marijuana use in the United States has lawmakers and employers grappling with ways to adjust hiring rules. The New York Times: 3,271...
by Carolyn | Nov 21, 2016 | 50th anniversary, mental health, recovery, supportive housing
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month we would like to introduce you Marjorie, a member of our Tinton Avenue supportive housing community who has been a...
by oh-admin | Aug 11, 2015 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, housing programs, mental health, recovery, supportive housing
In today’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article examining New York City’s response to an earlier investigative report (A Choice for Recovering Addicts: Relapse or...
by oh-admin | May 12, 2015 | children, mental health, SAMHSA
Last week, the Odyssey House Manor Family Center joined communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to highlight the importance of caring for...
