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...
by Carolyn | Jan 31, 2018 | Family Center, GRCR, in the news, OASAS, recovery
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services partnered with Telemundo TV to produce a series of 30-minute shows targeted at New York’s Spanish speaking communities. Each show focuses on issues related to substance misuse and provides information on the range...
by Carolyn | Dec 15, 2017 | Bronx, community, Opioid epidemic, Outpatient Services, Press Releases, recovery, Recovery Center
The Recovery Community and Outreach Center is Supported by a $1.75 Million Grant from New York State Part of the Governor’s Unprecedented Expansion of Comprehensive Services to Combat the Heroin and Opioid Crisis Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today...
by Carolyn | Dec 15, 2017 | Bronx, community, in the news, Opioid epidemic, Outpatient Services, recovery
News 12 Bronx MORRIS HEIGHTS -A new recovery center in the Bronx is helping fight the addiction crisis with a unique approach. The Odyssey House Recovery Center, inside the Davidson Community Center, works to show those fighting addiction that there are alternatives...
