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...
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...
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