by Carolyn | Jun 22, 2017 | commentary, Opioid epidemic
In just the last seven days, The New York Times has published 16 stories on various aspects of the opioid epidemic from legal challenges and demographic data, to devastating profiles of families and communities trying to cope with this crisis. As a treatment provider,...
by Carolyn | May 22, 2017 | Dr. Peter Provet, Letters to the Editor, Opioid epidemic, public policy
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments in The New York Times on a recent report (“If This Were an Overdose, Would You Help?” news article, May 10) on a controversial proposal to install lockboxes containing the opioid overdose antidote naloxone on the...
by Carolyn | May 17, 2017 | Family Center, GRCR, mothers, Recovery Stories
At the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery dedication ceremony, Amy, a 29-year-old Family Center client spoke about her experience at Odyssey House. Below is the text of her speech. Good morning, my name is Amy. I am 29 years of age. I am the mother of a beautiful...
by Carolyn | May 11, 2017 | GRCR
More than 200 people came out to Ward’s Island on a beautiful spring day for the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery (GRCR) dedication ceremony. The 231-bed residential complex opens following a major restoration undertaken in partnership with New York State Office...
by Carolyn | May 4, 2017 | behavioral health care, eldercare, Family Center, GRCR, mothers, programs, recovery, treatment
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE GEORGE ROSENFELD CENTER IS ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 11th to celebrate the grand opening, tour the campus, and learn more about the services we offer. Click here for more information and to register. See...
