by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2024 | Recovery Stories, Uncategorized
VIN: LONG ISLAND Vin, 21, had been trying to overcome his heroin addiction for more than a year, and when his drug problems continued into college, he came back home for additional support. He continued working towards his degree at a local college and started...
by Carolyn | Sep 5, 2024 | recovery, recovery month, Recovery Stories, Run for Your Life, success stories
Recovery goes beyond quitting substance use; it involves confronting underlying issues and rebuilding a healthier life. This challenging process requires courage and self-determination, which we honor at our annual Run for Your Life 5k. Recovery is a lifelong journey...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | mothers, Recovery Stories
CRYSTAL: BRONX “After the birth of my third child, I knew I needed help. My addiction was keeping me from being the mother my children deserved.” In search of a safe place to raise her children while she worked on her recovery, Crystal came into the Odyssey House...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Recovery Stories
ANNA: BRONX When Anna thinks back to the night that brought her here, when police found her unconscious in her living room, she shakes her head. “It was the lowest point of my life.” Her addiction nearly cost her life, her independence, and her relationship with her...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Recovery Stories
JASMINE: QUEENS When Jasmine, 25, entered Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue, she doubted the program would benefit her. By the time she completed treatment, she knew it was the place she needed. This was her chance to learn how to live a substance-free life, and she...
by oh-admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Recovery Stories
ANGEL: BRONX Angel, 60, had completed our ElderCare program before, but after four months of sobriety, he felt like he could test the waters and prove to himself that he could handle one drink. “It was such a mistake,” Angel recalls, as one drink led to another. “It...
