By Nicole Levy DNAinfo Cynthia Williams graduated from Hunter College in January at age 74 as the oldest member of her class and the oldest student in her master's program in rehabilitation counseling. "I am the oldest person everywhere I go, doggone it," said...
Recovered Crack Addict, 74, Aims to Be ‘Vision of Hope’ Amid Opioid Crisis
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“I was given a second chance.”
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 Hamilton’s story, a resident of the Leadership Center for transitional-age men. “Six months ago, if you had told me I’d...
New community and outreach center expands recovery services in the Bronx
This spring, Odyssey House will be expanding its recovery services in the Bronx with the opening of a new Recovery Community and Outreach Center (RCOC), providing a community-based, non-clinical setting that is safe, welcoming, and alcohol/drug-free. The center will...
The Essential Role of Early Childhood Educational Services in Residential Family Substance Abuse Treatment
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Bringing holiday cheer to ElderCare
A fourth grade class in Queens shared their holiday spirit with our ElderCare program this holiday season. As part of a lesson on kindness, teacher April Scott and her students created and delivered holiday cards for our clients. Ms. Scott explains: "Each month our...
Connecting New Yorkers to treatment services
Yesterday, Odyssey House hosted a press conference announcing a new program designed to improve addiction treatment services in East Harlem. The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has awarded $190,000 to Odyssey House and Mount Sinai...
Breaking the cycle of addiction, one family at a time
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 are highlighting our Early Educational Center. Moms battling drug and alcohol addiction often face a tough choice:...
NYS OASAS Launches New Initiative to Help Connect More New Yorkers to Addiction Services in New York City
$190,000 to Support Peer Engagement Specialists in East Harlem The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced more than $190,000 in funding was awarded to two NYS OASAS-certified addiction treatment providers, Odyssey...
Top 10 Primer Points for President-elect Trump on Addiction Treatment
President-elect Trump takes office in the midst of a devastating opioid epidemic. As he begins to grapple with the causes and solutions of this growing national tragedy, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet offers ten fundamental points to anchor his efforts. 1:...
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