Law & Order episode filmed at Odyssey House to air May 20th

As previously mentioned, Law & Order came to Odyssey House this month to film scenes for an upcoming episode, titled "Skate or Die." The episode is scheduled to air on Wednesday, May 20th at 10 pm on Channel 4/NBC.*

We hope you enjoy the show! Let us know what you think!



*Please check www.nbc.com/schedule for any schedule changes.

Odyssey House & KOOL-AID team up to build new playground

Children in Family Re-Entry will be getting brand-new playground through a community-led project sponsored by KOOL-AID.

The children will have the opportunity to design their dream playground on Design Day, May 1st. The designers will base the final blueprint on the children’s wishes as well as on input from their parents.

Build Day is Thursday, June 18th and we need your help! If you’d like to volunteer your time or services, please contact Julia at 212-987-3589.

The project is organized by KaBOOM!, a nonprofit organization that helps communities build local playspaces for children.

Odyssey House Family Re-Entry

Addressing the complex challenges of reentering the community, the Family Re-Entry Program provides transitional off-site housing for residents completing Odyssey House programs. Families live together in individual, furnished, two-bedroom apartments with 24-hour supervision and full access to Odyssey House program services, including intensive substance abuse education and counseling; medical and dental clinics; vocational and educational services; and assistance with securing permanent housing.

Local artist volunteers with 6th Street teens

Collage artist Chad Porter has been volunteering with teens at the Leadership Center to create a series of 4 murals to be shown at our upcoming art show in July. Check back soon for more information about the art show.

Chad, on the left, working with teens on one of the murals.

Chad, who recently moved to New York from Hawaii, creates large format collages for surfboards. On May 6th, he will be opening his latest collection at the 45th Anniversary Endless Summer Surfboard Show. In addition to showcasing his work, there will be a screening of “The Endless Summer” and a silent auction to benefit local nonprofits, including Odyssey House. The auction and the show are open through June 3rd at Gallery Bar in the Lower East Side.

For more information on Chad and his artwork, visit his website at http://www.archivalprints.net/.

Save the Date! Odyssey House Theatre Project debut performance

Please contact info@odysseyhouseinc.org for more information.

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 number of recreational activities for the residents. Universal Network Television, the production company behind Law & Order, was pleased to support the Odyssey Foundation in thanks for accommodating the shoot. Check back later for the episode’s air date.


Production crew monitors the set


Alana De La Garza (left), who plays Assistant DA Connie Rubirosa, and Linus Roache (right), who plays Executive Assistant DA Michael Cutter, with Dr. Peter Provet and John Tavolacci


Anthony Anderson (Detective Kevin Bernard) and Jeremy Sisto (Detective Cyrus Lupo) relaxing on the set in between takes.


Anthony Anderson and Jeremy Sisto filming a scene.

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 students then made beaded bracelets as symbols of peace and hope for our clients. Each bracelet came with a note and drawing reflecting the students’ wishes for the recipients. The project was organized by Children for Children, an organization that encourages young people to get involved in service and volunteering.