by Carolyn | May 31, 2019 | Bronx, community, naloxone, recovery, Recovery Center
Here is a sneak peek of some upcoming events at our Recovery Center in the Bronx. You can download a pdf of the full schedule in English and in Spanish to see everything we have to offer. Celebration of Recovery Saturday, June 28, 6 – 11 pm 880 Tinton Avenue,...
by Carolyn | Dec 6, 2018 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, Medication-assisted treatment, recovery
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet discusses the importance of medication-assisted treatment to reducing opioid overdose deaths in response to a recent article in The New York Times. “This City’s Overdose Deaths Have Plunged. Can Others Learn From It?” (News,...
by Carolyn | Nov 5, 2018 | in the news, marathon, recovery, Run for Your Life
Staten Island Advance By Nick Regina Odyssey House was running for a cause near and dear to many Islanders at Sunday’s New York City Marathon “Turning addicts into athletes,” boasts the organization’s slogan, written across the backs of its shirts on race day. “Run...
by Carolyn | Sep 25, 2018 | Dr. Peter Provet, Facebook, in the news, Opioid epidemic, programs, recovery
This morning, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet and an Odyssey House client were guests on the first episode of “And Now the Good News,” a new Facebook show hosted by PIX11 reporter (and “Run for Your Life” emcee) James Ford. In this episode, James and Peter...
by Carolyn | Aug 6, 2018 | annual report, community, recovery, treatment
Reaching out, making connections, and following through with treatment and housing services that change lives is demanding work. The men and women who work in Odyssey House’s community-based programs understand what is at stake when substance misuse or mental health...
by Carolyn | May 18, 2018 | Family Center, Mother's Day Awards Breakfast, mothers, recovery, treatment
At the Mother’s Day Awards Breakfast, Norell was one of two residents from our family center who spoke about their experiences in treatment. Norell, 38, is in treatment with her 5-month-old son Jordan. I started drinking when I was 15 years old and using marijuana...
