Phillip’s Story
Phillip: Queens When Phillip, 33, struggling with his party lifestyle and crystal meth use, said he needed more support, his outpatient program referred him to Odyssey House. Since arriving at the Manor, Phillip has become an active member of the community. His hard...
Kim’s Story
KIM: HARLEM Kim, 56, has always been the caretaker of her family and friends, as her supportive nature made others count on her. However, after the loss of her husband and the traumatic experience of one of her children dying, she was the one in need of support....
Sylvester’s Story
Sylvester: Queens Sylvester, 33, needed help. His opiate addiction had left him “hanging on by a thread,” to his family, to his apartment, to his sense of self. “It wasn’t me anymore,” he says, reflecting on who he had become. While sober, Sylvester worked as a...
Kyle’s Story
KYLE: BROOKLYN Before Kyle, 30, came to Odyssey House, he had been struggling with his drinking and cocaine use for 10 years. He had tried multiple short-term programs but did not get the support he needed, and he continued to relapse despite his best efforts to stay...
Corey’s Story
COREY: HARLEM Corey, 27, was born and raised in Michigan, but after a series of personal tragedies, including the death of his son and father, he needed a break. Thinking a change of scenery would give him a fresh start, Corey moved to New York and started working for...
Pat’s Story
PAT: BRONX Born and raised in the Bronx, Pat, 27, has always been very hands-on in all aspects of his life. This includes working for his father’s construction company, with the hope of eventually running it himself. However, like many others who struggle with...
Aaron’s Story
AARON: LONG ISLAND “This is my last chance,” Aaron says when he talks about his time here at Odyssey House. “I never want to disappoint myself or my family again, so I’m making each day in treatment count.” Aaron, 25, came to Odyssey House after being mandated for...
Heaven’s Story
HEAVEN: HARLEM Heaven, 23, didn’t think her drug use was a problem, but when her second son was born with marijuana in his system she knew it was time for things to change. Two days after her son’s birth, she entered the Odyssey House Family Center to address her...
Rebecca’s Story
REBECCA: BRONX After graduating from Odyssey House in 2006, Rebecca, 65, never thought she’d be here again. But following a few years of sober living, Rebecca stopped following her treatment plan and relapsed. When other programs failed, and knowing that it helped her...
Rolfi’s Story
ROLFI: BRONX Rolfi’s infectious smile and positive attitude are not what someone would typically associate with a recovering alcoholic and cocaine addict. Rolfi’s addiction had taken over his life, and after the loss of his cousin to a drug overdose, he knew it was...
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