Odyssey House of Utah

THERE’S ALWAYS HOPE FOR YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE

It may seem hopeless that your addicted loved one will ever find recovery, but each week we hear from people who did even after years of addiction. Let’s share our hopes and dreams at the next Odyssey Family Support Group Meeting Tuesday Evening 9/3/24 from 630-8pm. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

“IF I CAN DO IT ANYONE CAN”

Christina Lucero has been in and out of rehab and jail since she was 14. She says she always wanted to rebel against everything. Now, after 20 years of using, she has been in recovery for 3 years. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about losing her children, making bad choices with men and how she finally found sobriety. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/1vLrAproT5I

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 158 #podcast “IF I CAN DO IT ANYONE CAN”Christina Lucero has been in and out of rehab and jail since she was 14. She says she always wanted to rebel against everything. N...

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Remember who you are—strong, resilient, and capable of change. Your journey to recovery is a return to your true self. WE ARE RECOVERY

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Karen Mayne, a treasured board member of Odyssey House. Karen’s dedication and support were a great gift to our mission. We are profoundly grateful for her contributions and the difference she made. Karen will be greatly missed. Thank you, Karen, for everything!

You can read more about her remarkable life here:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-valley-city-ut/karen-mayne-11946430

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE?

There are no easy answers, but it may help you to hear what others facing the same issues are doing. Come to the next Odyssey Family Support Group Meeting Tuesday Evening 8/27/24 from 630-8pm. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

“I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, MY MOM DOESN’T”

Nina Belka was 11 when she says her heroin-addicted mom went to Odyssey House and then came back to treatment when Nina was 16. Nina remembers abuse and being homeless and she had her own battle with alcohol. Now they are both in recovery and they bought a house together. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, she talks about why she wants to work at Odyssey House for the rest of her life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30-minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/UQQwvDSjxoQ

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 157 #podcast “I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, MY MOM DOESN’T”Nina Belka was 11 when she says her heroin-addicted mom went to Odyssey House and then came back to treatment when Nin...

This month, we’re not just celebrating an Odyssey House staff member but also an incredible individual who has made significant strides since completing the Odyssey Program herself! For August, we’re excited to recognize Charlotte Waterbury, who serves as Transitional House Manager within one of our housing facilities.

After graduating from our program, Charlotte was offered a house manager position with Steps Recovery but always felt that Odyssey was where she truly belonged. When she learned of an opening in our Transitional Housing Program, she reached out and was hired for the role, which she has excelled in this past year.

As a house manager, Charlotte oversees a shared home of nine women, helping to provide basic needs and support on a human and emotional level. Even with these responsibilities, Charlotte also serves as a case manager with Clean Slate Utah, assisting individuals with the expungement process of their criminal records without the high costs of hiring a lawyer.

“It’s so important for me to stay close to Odyssey … I think the coolest part for me is that, having gone through my own life journey in figuring out what I like [to do], if you give a person in recovery a full day to do whatever, most of us don’t know because we’ve never had hobbies or spare time. So it’s cool to watch [these] women discover what they’re passionate about and discover what they like to do for fun, whether it’s hanging out with family or going camping or whatever. It’s great to see people finally able to develop their hobbies and passions.”

Charlotte, you’ve come a long way, and we appreciate all the support you provide to so many people! Thank you for all that you do – we know you’ll continue to achieve many great things!

WE ARE RECOVERY

“I've Found My Voice”

Bethany Griggs shares her powerful story of recovery in this week's episode of the Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/crfg-_fH3so

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake on Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 156 #podcast “I CAN’T REMEMBER LIFE WITHOUT DRUGS”That’s because Bethany Griggs started using m**h when she was 9 and then became addicted to opioids in her 20s. She chos...

COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE

If they’re actively using there’s not much point. Logic and rational thinking are already gone. Let’s discuss at the next Odyssey Family Support Meeting Tuesday Evening 8/20/24 From 630-8pm. Abbie will be the guest facilitator. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Believe in the power of healing and transformation.

Odyssey House: Substance Use & Mental Health Odyssey House: Leading in substance abuse and mental health treatment. Discover our holistic approach to recovery with personalized care and supportive housing.

We Need Your Help!

We’re honored to be in the running for Best Non-Profit and Best Local Podcast (The Odyssey House Journals) in City Weekly's Best of Utah 2024. If you believe in the work we do and enjoy our podcast, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to vote for us.

👉 Cast your vote here: https://cityweekly.revfluent.com/bestof/portal/b4191dc3-7bdd-4abe-a762-92525b625d75

Your support means the world to us and helps us continue making a positive impact in our community. Thank you for considering!

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ODYSSEY CLIENTS TALK ABOUT FENTANYL RECOVERY

5 Odyssey clients volunteered to tell their honest stories about fentanyl addiction to the Deseret News.

5 personal stories of fentanyl addiction and redemption in Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown said most of the fentanyl seen in the city is made by the cartels.

IS ANY AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

Odyssey COO Christina Zidow offers her expert opinion on a new study in this Deseret News article.

Does drinking alcohol have a health benefit? Experts say benefits are not real, but risk is. For some, 'death begins with one drink'

IS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY ONBOARD ABOUT ENABLING YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE?

Mom and Dad, brothers and sisters may disagree on how to set boundaries with an addicted loved one and that can cause family disputes. Learn how others are dealing with this at our next Odyssey Family Support Group Meeting Tuesday Evening 8/13/24 From 630-8pm. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

BUSTED AT THE BORDER WITH 4+ KILOS OF M**H

Cherice Gull was facing a 10 years to life sentence, but she says that’s one of the best things to ever happen to her, because she found sobriety and God. Her story reads like a Narcos episode on Netflix. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about how happy she is now and how she’s helping others to find recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/Ja9zQGJ42_E

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 155 #podcast BUSTED AT THE BORDER WITH 4+ KILOS OF M**HCherice Gull was facing a 10 years to life sentence, but she says that’s one of the best things to ever happen to h...

HONORS FOR SLC EDUCATORS

The Salt Lake City Education Foundation held a big celebration to honor the dedicated employees in the city schools. Among the awards, Sayre Posey was named Teacher of the Year and Justin Milner was selected as Principal of the Year.

Odyssey is proud to work with Salt Lake City Schools by providing therapists for kids who need extra help with mental health.

KUDOS TO ODYSSEY HOUSE FROM A NATIONAL EXPERT

“Your program is so very impressive.” Comments from Rob Morrison who’s the Executive Director of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors. He toured Odyssey’s Parents With Children Program along with Odyssey leaders including CEO Adam Cohen and leadership of the State Office of Substance Use and Mental Health. Morrison praised the program for “the incredible impact these services have” and he offered his congratulations for “providing such vision in supporting holistic care.”

KUDOS TO ODYSSEY HOUSE FROM A NATIONAL EXPERT

"Your program is so very impressive." Comments from Rob Morrison who's the Executive Director of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors. He toured Odyssey's Parents With Children Program along with Odyssey leaders including CEO Adam Cohen and leadership of the State Office of Substance Use and Mental Health. Morrison praised the program for "the incredible impact these services have" and he offered his congratulations for "providing such vision in supporting holistic care."

THEY DON’T WANT YOUR OPINION OF WHAT THEY SHOULD DO

Why telling your addicted loved one what you think they should do is totally useless. If they want your opinion they will ask for it. Let’s discuss at the next Odyssey Family Support Meeting Tuesday Evening 8/6/24 from 630-8pm. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

CAN TWO PEOPLE BATTLING ADDICTION FIND LOVE?

In the case of Alex Fredrickson and his wife the answer is yes. He was addicted to pain pills. She was an alcoholic and he turned her on to opioids, but somehow they both battled back and are now spreading the word of recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Alex says some simple word changes can mean the difference of success or failure. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/qRfF3bTNszE

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 154 #podcast CAN TWO PEOPLE BATTLING ADDICTION FIND LOVE?In the case of Alex Fredrickson and his wife the answer is yes. He was addicted to pain pills. She was an alcohol...

🥎 Last weekend marked a special moment for us at Odyssey House as our softball teams faced off for the first time in ages! Seeing our teams come together on the field, playing hard and supporting each other, fills us with immense pride. Here's to the power of recovery and camaraderie! We Are Recovery

ODYSSEY HOUSE WEIGHS IN ON FENTANYL BUSTS

When local TV stations cover major drug busts they ask the experts at Odyssey House for reaction.
https://kutv.com/news/local/40000-more-fentanyl-pills-seized-in-salt-lake-county-in-separate-busts #

40,000 more fentanyl pills seized in Salt Lake County in separate busts Large amounts of fentanyl continues to be seized in Utah n the last few days, 40,000 fentanyl pills were seized by federal and local law enforcement.

CLEAN AND SOBER DOESN’T END THE RECOVERY JOURNEY

Addiction is a complicated life long disease and a short period of sobriety needs to be nurtured with long term follow up. Let’s talk about that at the next Odyssey Family Support Group Meeting Tuesday Evening 7/30/24 From 630-8pm. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

HE WAS SHOT WHILE DEALING DRUGS. HIS BROTHER WAS KILLED

That was back when doctors were freely prescribing opioid pain pills and Don quickly became addicted. Even though his body was healing, he kept using to block out the pain of his brother's death. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes his journey from an addicted drug dealer to a clear headed man in recovery and how he did it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/6vJA_mpXQho

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 153 #podcast HE WAS SHOT WHILE DEALING DRUGS. HIS BROTHER WAS KILLEDThat was back when doctors were freely prescribing opioid pain pills and Don quickly became addicted. ...

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Jon Sutton CMHC, the Clinical Training Coordinator on our Learning & Development Team at Odyssey House!

Jon joined Odyssey House in 2018 as an intern in our outpatient program while pursuing a Master's degree. After graduating, they stayed on full-time, eventually becoming the Clinical Director of our CATS Program at the Salt Lake County Jail. Jon briefly left for private practice but returned to Odyssey to take on their current role in administrative training.
As Clinical Training Coordinator, Jon develops and implements training programs tailored to our clinical roles, such as therapists. They also coordinate assignments with clinical supervisors and internship supervision.

“I’ve had lots of jobs in my life and none have ever given me a sense of purpose or meaning like this. Being a part of som**hing where I can contribute to the healing of our clients is big! That’s som**hing that I feel is significant in my job and life satisfaction, and just being happy with myself … I [also] love the connection that I get [at Odyssey House] and being able to be myself, and work with people I care about who I know care about me!”

Thank you, Jon, for your integral role in our mission to heal and build better lives. Your contributions have not gone unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do here!

HATE ME NOW, SAVE THEIR LIFE LATER

It may be a good thing if your addicted loved one is angry with you or seems to hate you. It’s a sign that you’ve stopped enabling them. An important discussion at the next Odyssey Family support Group Meeting Tuesday Evening 7/23/24 From 630-8pm. It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].

THE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE DRUNK LEGEND

Casey Scott is a well known TV celebrity in Utah and he’s a recovering alcoholic. He was fired several times for drinking and he is once again on the air. It’s a fascinating conversation with Randall Carlisle who is also a recovering alcoholic and is also a former TV anchor. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Casey tells the story of how he was fired and how he came back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:
https://youtu.be/67LNrkb3rbE

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Odyssey House Journals Episode 152 #podcast THE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE DRUNK LEGENDCasey Scott is a well known TV celebrity in Utah and he’s a recovering alcoholic. He was fired several times for drinki...

Commitment leads to change. Let's work on Recovery together!

Odyssey House: Substance Use & Mental Health Odyssey House: Leading in substance abuse and mental health treatment. Discover our holistic approach to recovery with personalized care and supportive housing.

YOU DESERVE DIGNITY AND RESPECT FROM YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE

That’s why you need firm boundaries as you stop trying to fix them and start working on your own happiness. That’s what we will talk about at the next Odyssey Family Support Group Meeting Tuesday Evening 7/16/24 from 630-8pm.
It’s free and you don’t have to be connected to Odyssey House. We are using a link called Google Meet. If you would like the link, email [email protected] or [email protected].