Save the Date! Odyssey House Theatre Project debut performance
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Odyssey House hosts Law & Order shoot
Law & Order came to Odyssey House last week to film a few scenes from an upcoming episode, “Skate or Die.” The set designers transformed the Mabon building into an area at Riker’s Island and a homeless shelter. To accommodate the shoot, Mabon staff planned a...
Local schoolchildren offer encouragement to Outpatient clients
Clients at Outpatient Services received a special gift yesterday – encouragement bracelets from elementary schoolchildren in the Bronx. Talya Moncrease’s first-grade class at P.S. 130 participated in a lesson on appreciating differences and overcoming obstacles. The...
Guest Blogger: Peter Provet responds to NY Times article
Today, the New York Times published an article (“To Trim Costs, States Relax Hard Line on Prisons”) on the increasing number of states relying on alternatives to incarceration as a means of cutting costs. Eventually it had to stop. The fact that hard economy reality...
Guest Blogger: Peter Provet on the Rockefeller drug laws
As Governor David Paterson moves to overhaul New York State’s Rockefeller drug laws, legislators, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials need to throw their weight behind an established treatment program that offers so much more than just an alternative to...
Teens in treatment begin theater workshop
Beginning today, 15 teens in treatment at Odyssey House will be participating in a three month playwriting workshop, the Odyssey House Theatre Project. The teens will participate in all stages of the playwriting process, from concept development to stage production....
NYS launches two new addiction resources
The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) recently unveiled two new resources: a new toll-free telephone “hopeline” and a website where New Yorkers recovering from addiction can tell their stories.The hopeline – 1-877-8-HOPENY – offers confidential...
Sentencing commission calls for reform
The Commission on Sentencing Reform issued its final report yesterday calling for major reforms of New York's drug laws. The report includes a number of recommendations of significance to Odyssey House, given our new parolee program and resources as a community...
Save the Date! 4th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Fun Run/2 Mile Walk
Mark your calendar! Our annual run/walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th. Please join us in celebrating National Recovery Month!
East Harlem Supportive Housing Development: Construction Update #1
Construction is progressing rapidly on the 50-apartment, long-term housing development at 123rd Street in East Harlem. The building will provide a supportive, independent living environment for individuals who have overcome mental health problems and drug, alcohol...
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