“In New York State, we believe in people. Nobody is a lost cause. Everyone is worth saving.” And with that, NYS Lieutenant Kathleen Hochul officially opened the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery, and affirmed the State’s commitment to supporting the men and women...
New initiatives to combat addiction
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State opens $25M drug treatment center on Wards Island as it battles opioid epidemic
By Glenn Blain New York Daily News ALBANY — State efforts to combat heroin and opioid addiction got a boost Wednesday with the opening of a $25.6 million residential treatment center on Wards Island. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul formally cut the ribbon on the 231-bed...
Theater show to benefit Odyssey House
Looking for a night out at the theater? Head over to the TBG Theater to see The Hungry Ghosts! Set in a posh Malibu rehab facility, this full-length one-act comedy tackles existential anguish and the nationwide opioid epidemic with humor and illuminates the power of...
Become a Run for Your Life sponsor
Every September, Odyssey House marks National Recovery Month by bringing together present and former clients, staff members, friends and supporters for our signature event, the annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. What started 12 years ago as a modest...
Take a sneak peak into our Run for Your Life silent auction!
Our Run for Your Life event has a little something for everyone: runners, walkers, dancers, fitness buffs...and bargain hunters! Score a great deal on one of your favorite restaurants or travel destinations, all while supporting Odyssey House. Take a peek at our...
Fighting the opioid epidemic
A new CDC report finds that teen deaths from drug overdoses increased in 2015, after years of decline. The uptick is likely the result of the increasing availability of newer and more lethal kinds of opioids like fentanyl, which is sometimes mixed with heroin....
Our 2016 Annual Report is now online
For more than 50 years, we have been a beacon of hope to thousands of men, women, and children in crisis. The majority of the people who turn to us for help not only struggle with the debilitating effects of substance abuse and mental illness, they face considerable...
A day of service
This summer, accounting firm RSM joined forces with Odyssey House for an employee-led service day at the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR). The day was a part of their annual Volunteer Day in which they work with select nonprofits across the country as part...
Overcoming obstacles to achieve their goals
Education has long been a part of the treatment plan at Odyssey House. Our Vocational Rehabilitation Services, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education and Project Restart, provides on-site educational services available to all residential clients...
BronxNet: Odyssey House & the Opioid Epidemic
Mary Callahan, Senior Manager, Director of Outpatient Services, sat down with BronxNet reporter Daren Jaime to discuss how Odyssey House is tackling the opioid epidemic. Click here to watch the full interview.
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