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...
Odyssey House promotes Colleen Beagen to Vice President
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Colleen Beagen to Vice President and Director of Human Resources. She will also assume the role of Corporate Compliance Officer, overseeing and managing compliance with regulatory requirements as well as with...
Benoit Denizet-Lewis visits Odyssey House ElderCare Program
Benoit Denizet-Lewis, right, with Jon Roberts, Senior Counselor at Odyssey House, and Janice. Benoit Denizet-Lewis, author of America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life, spent the afternoon at Odyssey House reading from and discussing his new book with a...
Odyssey House NYC Marathon Team featured on HBO Real Sports
HBO Real Sports revisits a fascinating story of determination and achievement they first covered in 2006 when correspondent Mary Carillo profiled the Odyssey House NYC Marathon team. Mary and the team take a look back at the 2006 race and catch up with the former...
From the Field: Substance Abuse: A 12-Step Primer for Change
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly By Peter Provet, Ph.D. As we move towards the Presidential election and change continues to be the candidates' overarching clarion call, there has been little, if any, discussion about changing the devastating trajectory of...
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