re(collect)ions
November 15, 2007 – January 18, 2008
Opening reception: Thursday, November 15, 2007, 4-7 pm
Odyssey House Haven Art Gallery
239 East 121st Street
New York, NY 10035
212.361.1600

This is the fourth art exhibit by members of the Odyssey House Art Project – individuals in treatment coping with mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness. Artists used a variety of media, including paintings, decoupage and papier-mache, to capture this year's theme, "memories of childhood."

Odyssey House has an active and vibrant expressive arts program. Creating art helps residents find new ways to access feelings and a new medium to express these feelings. Many residents, who were socially and culturally isolated by their addiction and mental illness, are encouraged to become engaged in the creative process. For residents in recovery at Odyssey House, developing positive socialization and personal interactions are integral to their continued growth.

Residents at the Odyssey House Harbor undergo intensive substance abuse and mental health education and counseling while in treatment. Odyssey House Harbor services include on-site primary and psychiatric medical services; educational/vocational training; intensive case management; and cultural/recreational activities.