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News Archive (2007-present)

In the News

Letters to the Editor

Opinion Pieces

Television

Press Releases


CLICK HERE to view news coverage prior to 2007

As a leading provider of substance use and mental health services, Odyssey House supplies expert comment to the media on a range of issues from government policy to family life. Through these articles, op-eds, letters to the editor, and television and radio coverage, Odyssey House helps keep the public informed about the complex substance abuse and mental health issues that affect millions of Americans and their families.

In the News

 

Odyssey House Grant Focuses on Teens and Their Families, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
March 4, 2013

OASAS Announces Two SAMHSA Adolescent Services Grants, New York Nonprofit Press
February 12, 2013

Merging Missions for Good Health, Addiction Professional
July 17, 2012

OASAS Awards 5 NYC Providers Housing Grants, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
February 27, 2012

Odyssey House and the Future of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
August 22, 2011

Big Spike Recorded in Older Drug, Alcohol Addicts, Associated Press
May 18, 2011

Odyssey House Grant Uses Peers, Follows CCAR Model, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
April 11, 2011

Odyssey House Launches CHEF with Aetna Grant, New York Nonprofit Press
December 2010

Odyssey House Gets SAMHSA Grant for Peer Support Services, New York Nonprofit Press
October 20, 2010

Center Will Use Federal Grant to Provide Post-Treatment Mentoring to 330 Clients, Addiction Professional
October 20, 2010

SAMHSA Grant Will Help Odyssey House Develop Peer Workforce, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
October 18, 2010

Health & Safety Spotlight: Run for Your Life, Club Running
Summer 2010

Bodegas, Barbershops Dealing Sweet Liquor Punch 'Nutcrackers' to City Teens, New York Daily News
January 3, 2010

Expanding Drug Treatment: Is US Ready to Step Up?, Associated Press
November 9, 2009

Odyssey House Gets Two SAMHSA Grants for $2.3 Million, New York Nonprofit Press
November 9, 2009

Odyssey House Holds "Run for Your Life," New York Nonprofit Press
November 9, 2009

Aetna Supports Odyssey House Health Literacy Initiative, New York Nonprofit Press
November 2, 2009

The Road to Recovery Features Gourmet Dining in NYC, New York Runner
Fall 2009

Odyssey House Family Center Gets New Playground, New York Nonprofit Press
June 26, 2009

For Parolees, "Dirty" Urine Doesn't Mean a Trip Up the River, Manhattan Times
March 4, 2009

Odyssey House to Run Collaborative Program with New York Corrections, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
June 23, 2008

New Generation Gap as Older Addicts Seek Help, The New York Times
March 6, 2008

Agency of the Month: Odyssey House, New York Nonprofit Press
October 2007

Odyssey House Starts Construction on Housing Project for SPMI, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
July 23, 2007

Odyssey House Breaks Ground on Housing Program, New York Nonprofit Press
July 20, 2007

Young Woman's 'Odyssey to Recovery', New York Daily News
April 19, 2007

 

Letters to the Editor

A Time When Marijuana is Legal, The New York Times
May 28, 2013

Investing in Jails, The New York Times
August 10, 2012

It's Poor Policy to Test Drug Welfare Recipients, USA TODAY
March 7, 2012

Taxing Medical Marijuana, The New York Times
February 24, 2012

Teenage Marijuana Use, The New York Times
December 21, 2011

Teaching Doctors How to Treat Addiction, The New York Times
July 21, 2011

Treating Babies Addicted to Drugs, The New York Times
April 19, 2011

The Risks in Alcoholic Drinks, The New York Times
November 3, 2010

Battling to Be Drug-Free, The New York Times
August 25, 2009

Women in Drug Treatment, The New York Times
June 23, 2008

Equal Time for Mental Health Care, The New York Times
April 2, 2008

No Glamour to It, The New York Times
June 17, 2007

 

Opinion Pieces


Readers' Hopes, Dreams and Fears for 2010, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
January 4, 2010

Recovery & the Holidays, Pushing Back
December 18, 2009

From the field: Odyssey House Provides Congregate Housing for Persons with Co-occurring Disorders,
National Council Magazine
Winter 2009

Torrential Rain? Bring It On, Serve.gov
August 6, 2009

From the Field: Substance Abuse: A 12-Step Primer for Change, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
September 22, 2008

The Importance of Role Models, Behavioral Healthcare
May 2007

 

Television


Running HD: Odyssey House Run for Your Life 2012, YES Network
October 5, 2012

Teen Drinking Widespread in New York, News 12 Bronx
August 18, 2011

Talkback: Amy Winehouse's addiction, WABC-TV
July 25, 2011

Spring Break Drug Concerns, WABC
March 29, 2011

Good Day Street Talk, Fox 5
January 17, 2010

Bodegas Targeted for Nutcracker Sales, WABC
January 4, 2010

Disturbing Trend: Bodegas Selling Alcohol to Teens, WCBS
January 4, 2010

Odyssey House NYC Marathon Team, HBO Real Sports
November 2008

 

Press Releases

2012

Celebrating Ten Years of Discovery Through Art
November 13, 2012

Odyssey House Announces Election of Richard O'Connor to Chairman of the Board of Trustees
June 18, 2012

Odyssey House Wins Housing Award
January 26, 2012

2010

Foundation Funds Third Odyssey House Theatre Project for Teens in Treatment
December 3, 2010

Odyssey House Develops CHEF Healthy Eating Program with Support from Aetna
November 18, 2010 

Odyssey House Offers New Peer-Run Services for People in Early Recovery
October 8, 2010

Odyssey House Announces Election of Richard O'Connor to Vice Chairman of Board of Trustees
June 21, 2010

When You Shake the Tree
May 17, 2010

2009

Odyssey House Develops Family Health Educational Initiative with Support from Aetna Foundation
October 29, 2009

Odyssey House Family Center Program Chosen for New SAMHSA Award
October 5, 2009

Odyssey House Award Brings Enhanced Outpatient Treatment Services to Bronx Teens and Families
October 5, 2009

2008

Odyssey House and Philadelphia Insurance Companies Ring NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
July 22, 2008

Odyssey House Chosen to Run Groundbreaking Recidivism Reduction Program
June 16, 2008

2007

Odyssey House to Break Ground on New Community-Based Housing Project in East Harlem
July 19, 2007

New Residential Treatment Program Offers Gender Specific Services for Drug-troubled Adolescent Females
March 20, 2007

Odyssey House Opens Dental Clinic in Family Treatment Center
February 26, 2007

2006

Housing Initiative Helps Reduce Risk of Relapse
September 13, 2006

Odyssey House Announces Major New Funding For Smoke-Free Program
April 6, 2006

2005

Odyssey House Develops Pathways to Housing Initiative with $2 Million Grant from SAMHSA
July 14, 2005

2004

National Political Leaders Support Odyssey House Relapse Prevention Strategy
November 22, 2004

New Outpatient Service Treats Seniors with Substance Abuse Problems
July 1, 2004