In just the last seven days, The New York Times has published 16 stories on various aspects of the opioid epidemic from legal challenges and demographic data, to devastating profiles of families and communities trying to cope with this crisis. As a treatment provider,...
It’s time to get real about the opioid epidemic
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A story of reclamation, renovation & rehabilitation
The George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery The story of this 100-year-old building is one of realizing potential, learning from the past, and creating a new place of sanctuary. Its story, like those of the people who come here for help with substance abuse and related...
The Narcan Experiment
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments in The New York Times on a recent report (“If This Were an Overdose, Would You Help?” news article, May 10) on a controversial proposal to install lockboxes containing the opioid overdose antidote naloxone on the...
“I am here to rebuild my life”
At the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery dedication ceremony, Amy, a 29-year-old Family Center client spoke about her experience at Odyssey House. Below is the text of her speech. Good morning, my name is Amy. I am 29 years of age. I am the mother of a beautiful...
“It was here I realized I was not alone”
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...
“Creating a place of sanctuary”
More than 200 people came out to Ward’s Island on a beautiful spring day for the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) dedication ceremony. The 231-bed residential complex opens following a major restoration undertaken in partnership with New York State Office...
In just one week…
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE GEORGE ROSENFELD CENTER IS ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 11th to celebrate the grand opening, tour the campus, and learn more about the services we offer. Click here for more information and to register. See...
Our Spring 2017 newsletter is now available!
The Spring 2017 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. Read about our new street outreach grant in Harlem, how we’re expanding recovery services in the Bronx, and more. You can even get a sneak peek inside the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery,...
An advocate for recovery sees dream realized
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we have been sharing a personal story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. This month, as we conclude our anniversary profiles and prepare for the opening of the George Rosenfeld Center for...
Treating the whole person
HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES AT THE GEORGE ROSENFELD CENTER FOR RECOVERY For more than 50 years, Odyssey House has embraced total wellness as a key to lifelong recovery from substance use disorders. When the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) officially...
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