Empire State Prosecutor Magazine By Bridget G. Brennan Special Narcotics Prosecutor Office of Special Narcotics As we approach eight months into the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are developing greater insight into how the pandemic has reshaped nearly...
Special Narcotics Corner – COVID’s Impact on Narcotics Trends
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October events & telehealth services at the Recovery Center
We're excited to announce that the Odyssey House Recovery Center is open and fully staffed. So, if you want to get out of the apartment and have a friendly, safe place to go, COME HERE! We have an amazing group of recovery coaches here to assist you. Check out our...
Check out October’s training calendar
Odyssey House provides ongoing training for social workers, mental health professionals, and substance abuse counselors. The topics range from training on evidence-based practices to those with an administrative focus. We offer courses approved by the NYSED Office of...
RFYL Weekly: The best running tips of all time
Saturday's “Run for Your Life” workout will take place in Central Park. The team will meet at our regular location near the Band Shell, off the 72nd Street Transverse at 7:45 am. The Odyssey House Alumni Volunteer Association is hosting a 10-mile race, which starts at...
Wellness Wednesday: Fight food waste
The Department of Agriculture says 30% to 40% of food goes to waste in the United States — and the figure is likely higher because of the coronavirus pandemic. Food waste has become a dangerous habit: buying more than we need at supermarkets, letting fruits and...
What does it mean to own your recovery?
In early September, members of the Odyssey House Art Project began work on a banner to commemorate Recovery Month. They chose “Recovery – We Own It!” as their theme. Chad Porter, who runs the art studio at our George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery on Wards Island,...
RFYL Weekly: Studying newly sober runners
This Saturday, September 19th, our “Run for Your Life” workout will be back at Central Park starting at 8:00 am. The team will meet up at the Band Shell, which you can reach by using the 72nd Street entrance on the east side, then following the transverse to the...
Wellness Wednesday: Sustainable energy snacks
Snacks that satisfy and provide sustainable energy? Yes, it’s possible! Here are a few to try: Cheesy: Popcorn tossed with spices and nutritional yeast. Fewer calories and sodium than packaged popcorn. Creamy: Plain Greek yogurt with a drop of vanilla extract,...
PIX11’s James Ford invites you to Run for Your Life
Today marks the halfway point of our Run for Your Life Virtual 5K! There's still time to sign up to run/walk any course you choose, any day in September. PIX11 reporter James Ford has emceed our annual Run for Your Life event for the last several years. While we can't...
RFYL Weekly: Bodyweight exercises
Please join us this Saturday, September 12th for a fun run on Randall’s Island in honor of our 15th Annual “Run for Your Life” 5K. Saturday’s weather forecast calls for temperatures in the low- to mid-70s, ideal for running or walking. Although we are not hosting an...
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