The Fall 2013 Newsletter is now available!

The Fall 2013 edition of Odyssey House News is now available! Read about our recovery month events, how our corporate partners are supporting recovery, and more. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments or on our Facebook wall. If you'd like to receive a copy in the mail, please email your contact information to info(at)odysseyhouseinc.org.

Save the date: "Home" exhibition opens on Dec. 12th

“Home,” the seventh exhibition by members of Odyssey House Art Project, opens on Thursday, December 12th. Please join us for a festive reception with great food, hot apple cider and more, while you view exciting new artwork by our clients.

Odyssey House Haven Art Gallery

Thursday, December 12, 4 - 7 pm

239 E. 121st St, New York, NY

RSVP!

This year’s show explores “Home” as a place where we reside spiritually, physically and psychologically. Developing a new vision of “Home” is central to a strong recovery. Reaching a place of security and well-being within themselves prepares our clients to complete treatment and craft a functional and socially responsible life.

Check out a sneak preview of the artwork here.

Marathon team runs for recovery

Completing the New York City marathon is no small accomplishment, especially for men and women who have been battling substance use disorders. This year’s marathon team was our largest ever: 45 Odyssey House residents, alumni, staff and supporters. In addition, more than 50 Odyssey House staff and clients cheered the runners on from the Mile 19 water station.

In the week leading up to the marathon, News 12 Bronx profiled the Odyssey House team. The segment offered a behind the scenes look into the treatment and training regimens of our runners and how running helped one of our residents beat the odds and change his life.

Odyssey House resident Timothy credits his participation in the Odyssey House marathon team with helping him through the treatment process. “I’ve been running from my problems for basically all my life and now it’s like I’m running towards a solution,” he said.

Congratulations to everyone who completed the 2013 Marathon and a big thank you to those of you who contributed to John Tavolacci’s fundraising campaign and helped him reach his goal!