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Success Stories

Since Odyssey House opened its doors in 1967, we have helped more than 35,000 men, women and young adults achieve sobriety and bring dignity to their lives. Here are some of their stories.

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With the help of the Odyssey House Teen Leadership Center, Gregory is getting his life back on track. Find out how.

 

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Our family-oriented communities give mothers like Brook a supportive environment that allows them to address the issues that often accompany substance abuse and interfere with family life. Read Brook's story.

 

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Learn how the Lafayette Avenue program is helping Lakisha become a positive role model for her daughter. 

 

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Odyssey House ElderCare focuses on the special needs of substance abusers 55 and older. Residents like Jose prove that it is never too late to change. Read his story.

 

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Read about Bryan's journey to recovery, and how Odyssey House is helping him get there.

 

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The Odyssey House Family Center of Excellence allows mothers like Kneekeya to address the problems that have led them to drugs and become a responsible parent. Read Kneekeya's story.

 

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In our family-oriented communities, mothers like Laura learn how to break the cycle of substance abuse and create a nurturing home for their children. Watch Laura talk about what recovery means to her.

 

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Gender-specific residential treatment for adolescents offers young people like Renique the chance to develop new skills and make the transition to adulthood in a supportive environment. Watch her story.

 

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Watch Carissa talk about how living with her daughter in the Odyssey House Family Center is helping her recovery.

 

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Recovery coach Bernard and mentee Jason are new recruits in the Odyssey House Recovery Oriented Care System (OH ROCS) program. Find out how being involved and staying connected help these men stay focused on recovery.

 

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Odyssey House Family Centers provide parents the opportunity to live with their children while in treatment. Myra talks about how Odyssey House is helping her be a better mother.

 

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Making a smooth transition from treatment to independent living is easier with the support of peers. Ebony and Ada talk about how they are making it work for each other

 

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Rachel started using drugs when she was only 15 years old, but is now studying to become a counselor. Read her story.

 

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With the help of Odyssey House, LaQuanda overcame her addiction and regained custody of her daughter. Read how she did it.

 

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Shaun moved into the Odyssey House Haven after years of abuse and addiction. Read how he turned his life around.