A poem by Odyssey House Medical Director Dr. Anne Lifflander was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Volume 314, Number 4). Let us know what you think!The Questioning ClinicianIs tender loving care-ableA measurable variable?And do we...
Poetry and medicine
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Graduates look to the future
Passing the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (the high school equivalency exam that replaced General Educational Development test in NYS) enables Odyssey House residents of any age to reach a higher platform of educational achievement and gain numerous personal,...
Strokes, In Steps
Manhattan Times by Monica Barnkow “I was a walking mess.” Russell M. recalled how he had faced off with the courts after struggles with substance abuse. It was August 2014, and he needed to make a change. His break came, he said, in being referred to Odyssey...
What is Your Spirit Animal?
“What is Your Spirit Animal?,” the eighth exhibition by members of Odyssey House Art Project, opens on Thursday, July 9th. Please join us for a festive reception with great food, refreshing beverages and more, while you view exciting new artwork by our...
Last year, Odyssey House opened Soundview Avenue, a NewYork State Office of Mental Health-funded supportive housing building that provides permanent housing in the Bronx for 56 single, low income adults living with special needs. To mark our one-year anniversary...
Save the date! Run for Your Life celebrates 10 years
10th Annual Run for Your LifeSaturday, September 19, 2015Join us at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for music, entertainment, children’s activities and more in commemoration of National Recovery Month! The fun begins at 9:30 am with...
Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health
Last week, the Odyssey House Manor Family Center joined communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to highlight the importance of caring for...
Our 2014 Annual Report is now available
Our 2014 Annual Report is now online! The report includes infographics on our treatment services and populations, an overview of our growing portfolio of supportive housing programs, and a look at the key events of 2014.Most importantly, this report also features...
A mother in recovery
In honor of Mother's Day, we are sharing Samantha's story. Samantha is in treatment with her two young children at our Family Center of Excellence. When Samantha entered Odyssey House mere days after giving birth to her second child, she was looking for a second...
Supportive housing building receives LEED Silver certification
Last year, Odyssey House opened Soundview Avenue, a New York State Office of Mental Health-funded building that provides permanent housing in the Bronx for 56 single, low-income adults living with special needs. Designed to be our first eco-friendly building,...
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