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. Click here to read it (pdf). 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)odysseyhousenyc.org.
More than 1,000 people came out to Icahn Stadium on September 28th to show their support for men and women in treatment for substance use and mental health disorders at the 8th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk. WPIX reporter Jay Dow emceed the event, which also featured fitness competitions, zumba lessons, children’s races and activities, and the presentation of the CASAC of the Year Award to Milton Slaughter, coordinator of residential admissions at Odyssey House.
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, though unable to attend, sent a message of support: “For nearly 50 years, Odyssey House has provided invaluable support to those suffering from mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and HIV/AIDS by providing therapy and health services, housing, vocational training, and more. As people from across the five boroughs come together to recognize National Recovery Month, we applaud Odyssey House and all those associated with it for their unwavering dedication to individuals and families in need, and together, we look forward to building a stronger, healthier future for us all.”
Participants included clients from other NYC-based treatment agencies, friends and family of people in recovery, as well as representatives from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and our corporate partners. Thank you to everyone for making Run for Your Life such a successful event!
The Odyssey House Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk is only 4 days away! Register today and show your support for individuals and families in recovery.
Run for Your Life is more than just a race. Join us for a variety of family-friendly activities:
Run for Your Life is a National Recovery Month event in support of men and women in recovery from substance use disorders. This event increases awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and promotes the message that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.
This year’s Recovery Month theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together on Pathways to Wellness,” emphasizes that there are many unique ways people can prevent behavioral health issues, seek treatment, and sustain recovery. The theme also highlights the importance of mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as the value of family, friends, and community members throughout the recovery journey.
Thank you for supporting recovery. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Winter 2013 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Read about our recovery month events, Hurricane Sandy volunteer efforts, board leadership changes 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@odysseyhousenyc.org.
Our 7th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk is TOMORROW, Saturday, September 29th. Come out to Randall’s Island and show your support for individuals and families in treatment at Odyssey House. Register online until 5 pm today or register in person tomorrow.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 am – Registration opens
9:00 am – Children’s races
10:00 am – 5K Run
10:30 am – Recovery Walk
Plus, the Knicks Groove Truck will be onsite holding skill competitions, free throw and 3-point shooting contests AND the Marines will be holding a Pull Up Challenge. You don’t want to miss it! Register today.
Don’t forget our online auction is open through October 6th. Click here to bid on tickets to sporting events, memorabilia, fine dining gift cards and more. Now is your chance to not only get all the great items you want, but to do it knowing you are helping support our organization and mission.
The Run for Your Life online auction is open for bidding!
Now is your chance to not only get all the great items you want, but to do it knowing you are helping support our organization and mission.
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| 2 Tickets to Broadway’s hottest musical, The Book of Mormon |
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| Derek Jeter autographed photo |
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| David Yurman blue topaz bracelet from the Color Classics Collection |
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| $150 gift card to Brasserie |
Registration is now open for our 7th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk! Join us for children’s races, music, entertainment and other fun activities. Bring the whole family and show your support for individuals and families in recovery. Register by July 17th to get the early bird rate of $15. Click here to register or visit our website for more information.
Run for Your Life is held each September in commemoration of National Recovery Month. This year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: It’s Worth It,” emphasizes that while the road to recovery may be difficult, the benefits of preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders are significant and valuable to individuals, families, and communities. People in recovery achieve healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally, and contribute in positive ways to their communities. They also prove to family members, friends, and others that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.
