by Carolyn | May 15, 2017 | eldercare, GRCR, recovery, success stories
At the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery dedication ceremony, Alfred, a 61-year-old ElderCare client spoke about his experience at Odyssey House. Below is the text of his speech. Good morning. My name is Alfred, I am 61 years old, and a client in the ElderCare...
by Carolyn | Oct 27, 2016 | 50th anniversary, eldercare, Outpatient Services, recovery, success stories
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 had a moment to catch up with former ElderCare client Sheryl, who is now two years sober and still works closely...
by Carolyn | Aug 31, 2016 | 50th anniversary, recovery, success stories
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Here is Gilbert Bell’s story, who completed our staff-in-training program as a client and now works as a senior counselor for...
by Carolyn | Jul 29, 2016 | 50th anniversary, arts, Manor, recovery, success stories
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Below is Kenneth’s story, who found creating art helped keep him focused on his recovery. Art has been a part of Kenneth’s life...
by Carolyn | Jun 29, 2016 | 50th anniversary, addiction, education, graduation, recovery, success stories
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. With high school graduations happening throughout June, we are highlighting one of our very own graduates this month. Chane, a...
by oh-admin | May 25, 2016 | 50th anniversary, mothers, recovery, success stories
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Here is Joi’s story, who recently completed residential treatment at our Family Center of Excellence in East Harlem. When...