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Should We Worry About Teen Cannabis Use?
Odyssey House President & CEO Dr. Peter Provet responded to The Wall Street Journal's editorial on the increase in young adults nationwide showing up at hospital emergency rooms with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Your editorial, “Potheads Head for the...
How to support Odyssey House on Giving Tuesday 2025
Giving Tuesday is almost here—December 2, 2025—and it’s a powerful moment to stand with New Yorkers working to overcome substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness. For nearly 60 years, Odyssey House has helped thousands of individuals and...
Happy holidays from Odyssey House!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with hope and healing The card art, Brooklyn Yards by Jason C., is part of a special boxed set of six original artworks, created by residents in our art program. The artworks symbolize the power of community and the strength...
From recovery to the NYC marathon
NBC New York's Jessica Cunnington caught up with our marathon team to talk about how training for the TCS NYC Marathon helps build confidence, structure, and hope. Hear from Max, an Odyssey House graduate who is now a recovery coach, and Andre Matthews, our Director...
Check out our 2022 Annual Report
A New Day Maxims, or guiding principles, play a crucial role in drug treatment programs by providing individuals with valuable insights and support to aid their recovery journey. The maxims we use at Odyssey House are simple, concise phrases that hold important,...
Odyssey House Life
Life at Odyssey House is a journey of hope and transformation. It’s a space where individuals are met with compassion, understanding, and unwavering support as they take courageous steps toward recovery.
For over 50 years, Odyssey House has been committed to a continuum of care for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders, including residential and outpatient treatment tailored to adults, young adults, women with children, and seniors, as well as permanent, transitional, and supportive housing.
We ensure that financial constraints are never a barrier, navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and all other payment assistance options — finding ways to cover fees for all who seek help.
Guided by dedicated professionals and a community of peers, life in a treatment program becomes a powerful testament to resilience and the human capacity for change. Our science-backed approach rebuilds lives, families, and NYC communities.