Timothy P. Barr
Tim Barr brings a wealth of nonprofit leadership and board experience to Odyssey House, joining the Board of Trustees of Odyssey Foundation in 2025. Tim recently retired as Executive Vice President of the Calvary Fund at Calvary Hospital, where he directed development strategy, fundraising, and public engagement to support innovative healthcare programs and services.
His 40-plus-year career includes leading multimillion-dollar capital campaigns at St. Joseph’s Healthcare System and key advancement roles with WNET/Thirteen and major New York area universities.
Tim has a proven commitment to serving vulnerable populations. He has a strong background in building inclusive communities and advancing missions that center on behavioral health, recovery, and social justice. He has served in governance and leadership roles on boards for nonprofit, educational, and healthcare organizations throughout the tri-state region, always focusing on collaborative problem-solving and sustainable growth.
It is the mission of Odyssey House:
To provide comprehensive and innovative services to the broadest range of metro New York’s population who:
- Abuse drugs
- Abuse alcohol
- Suffer from mental illness
To provide high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres: psychological, physical, social, family, educational, and spiritual.
To support personal rehabilitation, renewal, and family restoration.
In all of its activities, Odyssey House undertakes to act as a responsible employer and member of the community, and manage the assets of the organization in a professional manner.

Run for Your Life 2025
CELEBRATE RECOVERY DAY IN NYC! Saturday, September 27, 2025. Please join Odyssey House in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of our Run for Your Life 5K Run and Recovery Walk! Enjoy the natural splendor of Randall's Island Park on a 5K course featuring urban gardens...