Alonzo’s Story
ALONZO: HARLEM Alonzo, 68, is a quiet man, yet his eyes tell the story of a 50-year long struggle with heroin addiction. After a drug-related arrest, he was offered treatment at Odyssey House as an alternative to incarceration. Seeing this as his final opportunity,...
Jean’s Story
JEAN: BRONX Jean, 13, started to go down the wrong path at a young age. After being introduced to marijuana, his behavior began to change; he became disobedient, secretive, and indifferent towards school. His wake-up call came after he and his close friend,...
Eddie’s Story
EDDIE: BROOKLYN “I feel like I can finally breathe,” says Eddie, 60. For him, our Park Avenue housing program has become his refuge. For more than two decades, Eddie has been looking for a home where he could feel safe and focus on his recovery. He used alcohol to...
Amanda’s Story
AMANDA: LONG ISLAND When Amanda, 19, first came to Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue, she didn’t think she needed help. However, she quickly realized how wrong she was. With the help of her counselors, Amanda has been able to recognize her problematic behaviors and...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and when we reflect on what we're thankful for, we think about you, our Friends of Odyssey House! Through our programs, we have seen many lives changed for the better. This is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from people like...
One week until #GivingTuesday!
The holiday season is just around the corner, and we invite you to kick it off with us on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back. On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, you’ll have the chance to join people around the world and support a cause...
“It’s a miracle story” — Recovering addicts conquer NYC Marathon
Staten Island Advance By Nick Regina Odyssey House was running for a cause near and dear to many Islanders at Sunday’s New York City Marathon “Turning addicts into athletes,” boasts the organization’s slogan, written across the backs of its shirts on race day. “Run...
They Were Addicted to Opioids. Now They’re Running the New York Marathon.
By William Shannon The New York Times Ryan Stevens sat on the edge of a concrete balustrade in Central Park after finishing three laps around the reservoir. She and her fellow runners from Odyssey House, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, joked about a grueling...
Join us at the NYC Marathon
On Sunday, our team of residents, alumni, staff, and friends will take on the NYC Marathon and they need your support! Show your encouragement by cheering for them on the sidelines, posting inspiring messages on our Facebook, or making a donation to their fundraising...
Odyssey House Resident Named “Tenant of the Year”
Stephen Bates, a resident of Odyssey House Soundview Avenue, was recognized as "Tenant of the Year" by the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) at their annual gala. Mr. Bates was recognized for his "tenacity and strength to overcome tremendous hardships and...
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