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Housing support for homeless families with substance use disorders Odyssey House has been selected by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to receive $499,000 in annual funding to provide 20 permanent supportive housing apartments with case management and vocational services staff for families who were homeless when they entered an Odyssey House intensive

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Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet responds to NJ Governor Chris Christie's remarks on compulsory treatment for incarcerated drug offenders in his State of the State speech, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s position on mandatory treatment for non-violent drug offenders has been called “unusually forgiving.” His emphasis on treatment and

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Dr. Peter Provet, president of Odyssey House, responds to a recent article on the steep increase in daily marijuana use among high school students. To the Editor: Re “Regular Marijuana Use by High School Students Hits New Peak, Report Finds” (news article, Dec. 15): That daily marijuana use among high school students has reached a 30-year peak is an alarming statistic but not a

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Odyssey House staff, current and former residents, and friends and family members recently gathered at the Manor Family Center to commemorate a significant milestone in our residents’ recovery: graduation. The ceremony included opening remarks by Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet, a keynote speech by NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Arlene

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Children at Odyssey House got a special holiday treat this week – a Thanksgiving-themed Junior Chef class taught by Nourishing NYC. The children learned how to dress a turkey and prepared traditional side dishes like cornbread stuffing, sautéed green beans, and a spinach and cranberry salad. For dessert, they made sugar free pumpkin pudding. Check out more photos from the class on our

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On Sunday, nearly 40 Odyssey House clients, graduates, staff members and volunteers participated in one of the country's most grueling athletic competitions - the New York City Marathon. Everyone on the Odyssey House team completed the marathon, finishing between 3:27 - 6:35 hours. Running for Odyssey House for the first time were Karen and Kevin Fittinghoff, who raised more than $4,000 for our

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Join us at mile 19 to hand out water to the marathon runners and cheer on the Odyssey House Marathon Team! This year, we have 40 runners – including clients, graduates, staff and volunteers – who need your support. The water station is located between 115th-116th Streets & 1st Ave. You can catch the Odyssey House team running by between 1-4 pm.If you can't make it but would like to support the

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More than 1,000 people came out to Icahn Stadium on September 24th to show their support for men and women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at the 6th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. WPIX reporter Kirstin Cole emceed the event, which also featured a performance by the MABON Voices, children’s races and activities, and the presentation of the CASAC of the

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Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 24th for our 6th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. We'll be there rain or shine - don't let a little rain keep you from supporting recovery!Online registration is now closed but you can register in person starting at 8 am. See you there!

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The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a study that found widespread drinking among teens in New York City. One-third of teens admit to drinking alcohol in the past month, and half of those admitted to binge drinking (consuming five or more drinks at one time). Drug use was also more prevalent, with 9% of minors surveyed saying they had tried cocaine and 11%

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The Summer 2011 edition of Odyssey House News is now online! Read about Odyssey House's wellness and nutrition programs for staff and residents, our newest board member, the current art exhibition, and more. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.

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A new program with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has allowed Odyssey House to expand its outpatient services to additional families and children in the Bronx. The partnership places a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) from Odyssey House into the ACS facility.This cutting edge service approach integrates coordinated care to the children

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Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet was interviewed yesterday afternoon by ABC Eyewitness News on the suspected drug-related death of pop singer Amy Winehouse and her struggles with addiction. Watch the video below and let us know what you think in the comments.

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In his letter in today's New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article that discusses efforts by medical schools to increase physician training in addiction treatment.To the Editor:While addiction has been recognized as a brain disease for many years, it is reassuring to see the medical establishment embrace addiction research and treatment in its training

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Odyssey House was featured in an article by The Wall Street Journal about the Carver Community Garden in East Harlem. Earlier this spring, the Manor Family Center acquired two plots at the garden and, with the help of residents and their children, planted a variety of vegetables. More information on Odyssey House's participation in the garden and how it is being used as an educational tool for

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"Seeking Wholeness," an exhibition of mandala-inspired artwork, opened at the Haven Art Gallery in June. This is the sixth exhibition by members of the Odyssey House Art Project, composed of individuals in residential treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders. This year's show explores mandalas as symbols of recovery and the search for spiritual wholeness. Artists, including the

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Mark your calendars! Our 6th Annual Run for Your Life 5K and Recovery Walk will take place on Saturday, September 24th at Icahn Stadium. Join us in celebrating Recovery Day in New York City with music, entertainment, children's activities and more! Online registration will open in early July. Check back soon for more details.

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The Odyssey House Theatre Project 2011 debuted their original production, "It's A Different Day," to a standing room-only audience at 320 Studios on May 9, 2011. The play, written and performed by an ensemble comprised of teens in treatment at Odyssey House, blends hip hop, dance, jazz, classical music, beatboxing, rap, art, spoken word, and short scenes together, and takes a look at the

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Our Creating Healthy Eating Families (CHEF) program, which focuses on improving the basic nutrition and eating habits of parents and their children, wrapped up its first cycle at Family Re-Entry with a potluck dinner. Residents each prepared several vegetarian dishes demonstrating what they learned during the program. Dishes included bok choy and mushroom stir fry; kale lasagna with whole wheat

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Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet and older clients in treatment in our ElderCare program were interviewed by the Associated Press for a national story on the dramatic rise in drug and alcohol abuse among older Americans. Between 1992 and 2008, treatment admissions for adults 50 and older more than doubled in the U.S., a number that is expected to grow as the baby boom generation ages.

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At the Odyssey House Family Centers of Excellence, we treat a range of women with substance use disorders, including those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are taking care of young children. In his letter in today's New York Times, Dr. Peter Provet, President of Odyssey House, comments on a recent front page article that highlights the lack of educational and treatment resources

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Melanie R., a young woman in treatment at the Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue Teen Girls Program, was interviewed last night about prescription drug abuse by Dr. Jay Adlersberg, WABC-7's health and medical reporter. Melanie spoke about how easy it is for teenagers to get prescription drugs, showing how important it is for adults to lock up their medications. The segment highlighted the Lock Your

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Earlier this month, the White House Council on Women and Girls released the first comprehensive report on the status of women in the United States since 1963. The report shows that while women have made great strides over the last 50 years, there continue to be areas where they face unique challenges. Dealing with substance abuse is one such area.Research shows that women and girls face specific

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Rachel entered Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue when she was 18 years old. While in treatment, Rachel earned her GED, completed vocational training, and gained custody of her daughter. Now 22, she is training to become a substance abuse counselor and is an advocate for young women in the juvenile justice system. Click here to read Rachel's story.Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue offers a

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Teens at the Leadership Center were treated to a special performance last week by a trio of students from The Juilliard School. Two violinists and a pianist came to the facility and performed a variety of classical pieces for the boys.It was more than a recital, though. The musicians interacted with the residents, talking to them about their musical interests, introducing them to famous composers

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Odyssey House welcomes President Obama’s position that drug abuse should be treated as a public health problem; that drug policy has been too focused on arrests, incarceration, and interdiction; and that he favors demand reduction but not legalization.President Obama explained his stances on drug policy during a recent YouTube question-and-answer session.The President said, “I am not in favor of

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Once again, the children of the Odyssey House Family Re-Entry program in the Bronx were the beneficiaries of a toy drive organized by the Bound by Honor Motorcycle Club and the Bronx Bikers Alliance. The organizations ensured that each child received an age appropriate toy and even had a member dress up as Santa to hand out the gifts.Odyssey House Harbor Deputy Director of Operations Liz De La

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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, from our family to yours!

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The latest edition of Odyssey House News is now online, featuring stories about our recovery month celebrations, new programs and services, playground build, and more. Download it here and let us know what you think.

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The Odyssey House Theatre Project for adolescents in treatment will start a new season of performance, writing, and production skills training in early 2011, thanks to a $38,500 grant from the Elizabeth and Barets O. Benjamin Charitable Foundation. This is the third grant the Foundation has made to this innovative theatre project that teaches teens with substance abuse and related disorders how

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Odyssey House's Edgecombe Residential Treatment Program recently hosted an 11-member delegation from the South Africa Department of Correctional Services. Darrin Brown, director of Edgecombe, said the delegation, led by Correctional Services National Commissioner Tom Moyane, was particularly interested in the collaborative design of the program as well as our re-entry efforts related to

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Last month, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Odyssey House collaborated with the Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) to provide a series of workshops for more than 100 clients and staff. The workshops, held at the Manor and MABON, covered topics such as safety and prevention strategies, de-escalation of violence, conflict resolution exercises, group discussion,

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Aetna is continuing its support of Odyssey House with the development of a new initiative called Creating Healthy Eating Families (CHEF). This new program will provide hands-on nutrition and cooking classes for mothers living with their children in the Odyssey House Family Centers. The $25,000 grant will allow us to focus on improving the basic nutrition and eating habits of mothers and children,

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The New York Times published a letter to the editor by Odyssey House President Dr. Provet on the dangers caffeinated alcoholic beverages pose to underage drinkers. Read the letter below and let us know what you think. To read the original article, click here.November 3, 2010The Risks in Alcoholic Drinks To the Editor:In "Doctors Point to Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks' Dangers" (news article, Oct.

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Coverage of this year's Run for Your Life event, as well as news of Odyssey House staff member Jeremy King's selection as CASAC-T of the Year, were featured in the October edition of New York Nonprofit Press. You can download a pdf of the issue here.The 2010 Recovery Rally on September 25th at Randall's Island in NYC kicked off with a presentation by OASAS Commissioner Karen Carpenter-Palumbo (

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Last Saturday, more than 250 volunteers from KaBOOM! , Kraft Foods and New York Academy of Medicine, in addition to volunteers from local universities and community organizations, joined Odyssey House staff and clients to build a new playground at the Manor Family Center. New York's First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson kicked off the build with some inspiring words about the importance of play.

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A few months ago, Odyssey House began working with premier branding company Siegel+Gale to explore new ways to communicate our unique offerings in a fresh and engaging way. The result is a new logo in five brilliant colors, reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of people and services Odyssey House encompasses. Take a look at this short video to see what the new Odyssey House logo is all about,

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Odyssey House has been awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fund enhanced services for individuals and families in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. The new program, called the Odyssey House Recovery Oriented Care System (OHROCS), will deliver recovery support services using the

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Check our our slideshow of photos from the 5th Annual Run for Your Life and let us know what you think. If you have pictures of your own that you'd like to share, post them to our Facebook page or send them to info@odysseyhouseinc.org.Watch a video of Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet and OASAS Commissioner Karen Carpenter-Palumbo kicking off the 5K race.

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The Odyssey House Theatre Project (OHTP), following their debut of "When You Shake the Tree" at Theatre Row, picked up again this summer for a six week workshop series. Each week, Odyssey House teens, including some clients new to the project, continued studying the craft of acting and writing through a rigorous three-hour immersion class, giving OHTP the opportunity to build upon their initial

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Jeremy King, clinical information system coordinator at Odyssey House! Jeremy was one of five recipients of New York's annual addiction professionals awards. The awards are given by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to individuals "whose work prevents substance abuse and offers the hope of recovery to the 2.5 million New Yorkers suffering from drug, alcohol or gambling

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Earlier this month, Odyssey House clinical staff conducted a Health Literacy seminar for our Family Center clients. Nearly three dozen mothers and fathers participated in the event, which served as the final component of the Aetna Foundation-funded Health Education and Literacy Program (OH HELPS).During the seminar, learning was reinforced through practical and interactive exercises in taking

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Last Saturday, thousands of recovery supporters and treatment programs from across the state joined Odyssey House to celebrate recovery at the 5th Annual Run for Your Life 5K, part of the 3rd Annual New York Recovery Rally.More photos and videos to come, but in the meantime check out this clip from WABC-TV Eyewitness News on the day's events. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants and

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The online portion of the Odyssey House Run for Your Life 2010 auction is now open and will run through September 25th, with the live event taking place at our 5K race at Icahn Stadium. Auction items range from vacation getaways to sports memorabilia to luxurious spa services, all guaranteed to delight and surprise.Now is your chance to not only get all the great items you want, but to do it

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The kids at the Odyssey House Manor will soon be getting a state-of-the-art playground to call their own. Partnering with Kraft Foods Foundation and the New York Academy of Medicine, KaBOOM! has selected Odyssey House as one of their community partners once again.To get the project started, we held a Design Day on August 19, where the kids had the opportunity to draw their dream playground.

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In our 2009 annual report, "Measuring Success," we present the key measurements that help us ensure the delivery of effective, high-quality services for the people we serve. Take a look and leave your feedback in the comments section - we'd love to hear from you!

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Online registration for the 2010 Run for Your Life 5K on September 25th is now open. Click here to register for FREE! Don't forget to bring your friends and family members and support men, women and children in recovery.

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Visit our website to view the summer 2010 edition of Odyssey House News. In this edition, you'll read about the Park Avenue opening, a new program for mothers in treatment, introductions to new board members and much more!

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Below is Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet's response to an article posted on TIME.com questioning the effectiveness of adolescent drug treatment (see "Does Teen Drug Rehab Cure Addiction or Create It?" June 16, 2010). Read his response and let us know what you think in the comments.Maia Szalavitz presents a provocative criticism of adolescent drug treatment in America and questions

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Eight Odyssey House residents participated in THIRTEEN's annual GED graduation ceremony on June 22nd. More than 120 graduates from THIRTEEN's GED adult education program were honored at the ceremony, which was held at the Scholastic Auditorium.Speakers included Dr. Ellen Bergman, superintendent of Mt. Pleasant Blythedale Schools; NYC Councilmember Robert Jackson; Jann Coles from the NYC

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A ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday marked the official opening of Park Avenue, our new supportive housing program in East Harlem. More than 100 Odyssey House employees, supporters and community members attended the celebration, which featured speeches by Adolfo Carrion, Regional Administrator, US Department of Housing & Urban Development; Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet; and New York

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Odyssey House will officially open Park Avenue on Wednesday, June 23rd at 10 am. Adolfo Carrion, Regional Director, US Department of Housing & Urban Development, will be on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony.Open for occupancy since March, Park Avenue is a new 50-unit, single occupancy building for men and women with special needs. The building provides a supportive, independent living

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The Odyssey House Theatre Project returned to Broadway last weekend with a new ensemble and a daring original play. An ensemble comprised of Odyssey House teens, directed by PossibleArts artistic director Tom Demenkoff, performed "When You Shake the Tree," at the Studio Theatre on 42nd Street. The play was written by the teenagers during a three-month theater immersion workshop. The project gave

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Our 5th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Fun Run/2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, September 25th at Icahn Stadium. More information will be posted on our website in June. See you there!

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Celebrate Your Story Matters Day with Odyssey House, the Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), NYS legislators and hundreds of recovery supporters this Monday in Albany. We'll be sending a number of our residents to this second annual recovery rally and press event, hosted by OASAS. Your Story Matters Day celebrates New Yorkers who are living successful, meaningful lives in

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Last week, 30 Odyssey House clients from the Teen Leadership Center attended a town hall meeting in Albany to discuss prescription drug abuse. It was a great learning experience - the teens learned how to identify prescription drug abuse and how to find and access prevention and treatment services. There were approximately 400 attendees, including treatment professionals, state agency

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Last week, the Odyssey House Theatre Project had its first field trip to see The Book of Grace at the Public Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, The Book of Grace explores family dysfunction and themes of revenge and betrayal in the story of border patrol officer Vet; Buddy, the son he hasn't seen in 15 years; and Vet's optimistic second wife, Grace. OHTP

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Every year, Odyssey House commemorates Women's History Month with events that are aimed at boosting self-esteem and encouraging female bonding. It's an important event here as many of the women in our programs are coping with low self-esteem and a history of domestic violence or sexual abuse. This year, the Haven celebrated the achievements of women in recovery with a special event for staff,

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Construction on our 50-unit long-term housing development on 123rd Street - named Park Avenue - has finally been completed. The residence, which officially opened for occupancy on March 9th, will provide transitional housing to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Odyssey House will provide supportive services for the residents, many of whom will be reintegrating into the community after a

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The new Odyssey House website is more user-friendly, with easier navigation, a more intuitive design and vibrant colors. Take a look at how you can browse and engage our website in whole new ways. The redesigned website was built with a grant from the Taproot Foundation, which disburses grants of high-quality, professional consulting services, rather than monetary awards.

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Help Odyssey House raise money - for free! Just start using GoodSearch (powered by Yahoo!) as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to us every time you do a search.In addition, when you shop through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, a percentage of your purchases will benefit the men, women and children in treatment at Odyssey House. You pay the same price as you normally

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Here's the video from last Saturday's Good Day Street Talk on Fox 5, featuring Odyssey House President Peter Provet. Dr. Provet was part of a panel, which also included New York City Councilmember Peter Vallone and representatives from the Harm Reduction Coalition and the Drug Policy Alliance, discussing the NYC health department's controversial pamphlet on IV drug use.Take a look and let us know

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Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly recently asked Odyssey House President Peter Provet and other prominent addiction professionals to contribute their hopes and fears for the treatment field in the new year. Here's what Dr. Provet hopes for in 2010:Integration of substance abuse prevention and treatment into national health care reform: As the national debate on health care has been long waged on

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Odyssey House President Peter Provet comments on reports of an illegal cocktail known as a "nutcracker" being sold to teens. A nutcracker is a potent mix of fruit punch and alcohol, usually vodka or rum, being sold in bodegas and barbershops in Harlem and the Bronx. New York Daily News Reporter Simone Weichselbaum, who broke the story over the weekend, also interviewed teens in treatment at our

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The White House Office of Drug Control Policy blog, "Pushing Back," features a guest post from Odyssey House President & CEO Peter Provet about the challenges and opportunities the Holiday Season brings people in recovery and their families. Here's an excerpt:For individuals with substance abuse disorders, the Holiday Season brings ambivalent feelings, at best. Memories of past disappointment,

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The Fall 2009 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online. The latest newsletter includes articles on the KaBOOM! playground build, the 4th annual Run for Your Life, and other Odyssey House news and events. Click here to view it as a pdf. If you're interested in receiving information about upcoming events, send an email to info (at) odysseyhouseinc.org to join our mailing list. Odyssey

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Check out these photos from the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) gala in which Odyssey House Haven was awarded the 2009 "Outstanding Residence of the Year." (Photos courtesy of SHNNY)Odyssey House President & CEO Peter Provet (right) accepting the 2009 "Outstanding Residence of the Year" award from SHNNY Executive Director Ted Houghton (left) and SHNNY Steering Committee Chair

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Associated Press national feature story, “Expanding Drug Treatment: Is US Ready to Step Up?,” was picked up by more than 240 news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR and the Los Angeles Times. In the article, Odyssey House President Peter Provet and Darrin Brown, who directs our new parolee treatment program, discuss the merits of drug treatment as an alternative to

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Odyssey House is pleased to announce that Aetna is supporting the development of a new health education initiative aimed at improving overall physical health and quality of life for young families in treatment at Odyssey House. The $25,000 grant will allow Odyssey House to develop an enhanced health literacy program for pregnant women, women with infants, and parents with young children residing

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On Tuesday night, the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY) recognized the Odyssey House Haven as “Outstanding Residence of the Year.” This prestigious and competitive award was announced at the annual SHNNY gala to a capacity crowd of heads of nonprofit organizations, architects, political leaders, government officials, and contractors. The SHNNY officials who toured the facility before

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This Sunday, please join us at the Mile 19 water station to cheer on the Odyssey House Marathon Team. We have 45 runners – including clients, graduates, staff and volunteers – who need your support! The water station is located between 116th-117th Streets & 1st Ave. You can catch the Odyssey House team running by between 1-4 pm. Hope to see you there!

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Last Saturday, Odyssey House held a graduation ceremony for residents from the MABON, Teen Leadership Center and Lafayette Avenue who completed their treatment programs. In his keynote address, John Tavolacci, chief operating officer, congratulated the graduates on their achievement, telling them that they are "living proof that treatment works."Graduation is a special event at Odyssey House. It’

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The Odyssey House Art Project opened its fifth exhibit last week, The Royal Road to the Unconscious. The exhibit features paintings, sculpture, drawings and multimedia works from artists in several different programs, including adolescents, senior citizens and residents in mental health housing.OASAS Commissioner Karen Carpenter-Palumbo and Jerald Frampton discussing "The Ten Most Common Dreams"

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently awarded Odyssey House two separate grants totaling $2.3 million. Both grants are for a period of three years.The first grant, for $1.4 million, will enhance our comprehensive services for pregnant and postpartum women in residential substance abuse treatment. Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet described the

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"The Royal Road to the Unconscious," the latest exhibit by the Odyssey House Art Project, will open on Thursday, October 22nd at the Haven Art Gallery. Please join us for an opening reception from 4 pm to 7 pm. The Haven Art Gallery is located at 239 E. 121st St in Harlem.This is the fifth exhibit by the Odyssey House Art Project, which was established for residents coping with mental illness,

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Here are some photos from our 4th Annual Run for Your Life event. There will be more to come - check back soon!Children living at Odyssey House made a banner to celebrate National Recovery Month.Odyssey House Chief Operating Officer and EVP John Tavolacci (second from left) with Jody Silva Falk (left), Theresa Gentry and Jerry Silva from Chem Rx, one of our sponsors. Darrin Brown, director of

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Our 4th Annual Run for Your Life event was held last Saturday, September 26th in celebration of National Recovery Month.Once again, we had an excellent day - more than 1,000 people attended, including clients from ten other treatment agencies as well as representatives from ASAP and OASAS. WNBC News showed footage from the race on their 6 pm broadcast; check it out below!Thank you to all of our

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On September 12th, nearly 200 Odyssey House staff members and clients attended the A&E Recovery Rally. They joined more than 10,000 individuals and families in recovery and treatment programs and advocates from all fifty states for a rally at Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, followed by a symbolic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to Cadman Plaza.The rally included speakers such as R. Gil

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Harbor resident Miguel F.’s painting, “Friends,” was selected as the winner of the visual arts/acrylic category of the Sixth Annual New York State Recovery Fine Arts Festival. His painting, along with the other submissions, will be on display during the month of September at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY.The festival is sponsored by OASAS in conjunction with the 2009 National Alcohol and

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LaQuanda Edgefield, a resident at the Odyssey House Family Re-Entry program, was chosen by OASAS to share her story of recovery as part of the Your Story Matters campaign. Here is an excerpt:I came walking through the doors of recovery sick, suffering, tired, and pregnant. It was time for me to put down the drugs, settle down and have a healthy baby. I needed long-term treatment with a lot of

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Please join Odyssey House in supporting men, women and children in recovery at our 4th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Fun Run/2-Mile Walk, to be held on Saturday, September 26th at Icahn Stadium, Randall’s Island. This year’s race will have some exciting new activities, like the New York Knicks Groove Truck, featuring giveaways, basketball hoops, plasma screens and videogame consoles!Online

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Residents and staff from the Haven and Harbor attended a press conference at city hall last week to support continued funding for affordable housing. New York State Assembly Member Vito Lopez used the press conference to announce an initiative to create an “Empire State Housing Investment Fund.” Lopez requested $500 million in capital funding to be allotted in the 2010-2011budget and will

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The New York Times today published a letter by Peter Provet, president of Odyssey House, questioning the use of heroin to treat heroin addiction. The letter can be found on page A22 in the print edition. Check it out and let us know what you think.The New York TimesAugust 26, 2009LetterBattling to Be Drug-Free To the Editor:Re “Study Backs Heroin to Treat Addiction” (news article, Aug. 20):The

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Former WNBA player Kym Hampton came to the Teen Leadership Center last Thursday to spend time with teens in treatment at Odyssey House. Ms. Hampton, who played for the New York Liberty, spoke about her career and the importance of goal setting. She also invited them to a Liberty game the following day.

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As many of you know, we recently built a fantastic playground for the children of Family Re-Entry. What you may not know is that it rained more than 2 inches during the build! Serve.gov published the story of how we overcame the elements to make a dream come true for the kids on its “Stories of Service” blog.Here’s an excerpt from the story, written by staff member Gary Harmon:As the rain was

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Odyssey House is now on Facebook! To become a fan, just click HERE or search for “Odyssey House Inc.” the next time you login. Once you become a fan, you’ll be able to join or start a discussion, receive updates from our blog, get information about events that you can forward to your friends and family members, and more.We look forward to seeing you on Facebook!

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Construction on our 50-apartment, long-term housing development at 123rd Street in East Harlem continues. The first complete floor is scheduled to be handed over to us with a temporary certificate of occupancy in mid-October. The entire building will be operational and fully occupied by the end of the year. Check out the pictures below to see the progress.The bricks are being installed on the

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R. Gil Kerlikowske, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), visited the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility in Harlem last week. Kerlikowske met with Odyssey House officials and commissioners from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Department of Correctional Services, Division of Parole and Division of Criminal Justice Services

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Last month, the Odyssey House Theatre Project made its Broadway debut at the Studio Theatre on 42nd Street. The ensemble performed "Shape the Dream," a collection of 15 original plays, for two packed audiences.The ensemble was comprised of 10 teens in treatment at Odyssey House. The teens participated in a three-month workshop, funded by a grant from the Elizabeth and Barets O. Benjamin

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Registration will begin July 6th on our website!

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The children at Family Re-Entry now have a beautiful new playground! More than 150 volunteers from Odyssey House, KaBOOM!, KOOL-AID and our community partners braved the rain to assemble the playground and build the side projects. We were joined by a few very special guests - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Reverend Run and his wife Justine, and of course the KOOL-AID man! Thank you to

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Recently, two of our foundation partners from Aetna – Miguel Centeno, vice president of strategic market development, and Christopher Montross, vice president and assistant controller – visited Odyssey House to see our dental clinic in action.Last year, the Aetna Foundation awarded Odyssey House $25,000 to support our children’s dental care initiative: the Treatment, Education and

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In our latest newsletter, we talked about our Green Team and how they’re working to make Odyssey House more environmentally friendly. One of the projects the Team has been working on is a vegetable garden at our MABON facility. Below are the first photos from the 14x18 plot, which includes parsley, basil, tomatoes, thyme and carrots to start. The garden will be tended by MABON clients and staff.

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Based on the childrens' designs, KaBOOM had three beautiful playgrounds designed for us. After polling the parents and children at Family Re-Entry, a clear winner emerged:The playground includes a spiral slide, monkey bars, activity panels and ladders. In addition, a number of side projects, such as murals, planters, and picnic tables, are planned to complement the space, making the space a fun,

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Kool-Aid and organizers from KaBOOM! hosted a Design Day for children and families at Odyssey House to begin planning a brand new playground for Family Re-Entry. The children and their parents put crayon to paper to brainstorm and draw their dream playgrounds, which will ultimately become a reality. Elements from the children's drawings are being incorporated into the final design for the new

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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.

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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

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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

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Please contact info@odysseyhouseinc.org for more information.

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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

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