Odyssey House NSW
Odyssey House NSW has been saving lives since 1977, providing hope and inspiring positive change for individuals overcoming their addictions to live fulfilling lives.
Odyssey House has been a place of healing and positive change in over 35,000 peoples’ lives.
Today, alcohol and amphetamine-type stimulants (such as ice, speed or ecstasy) are the principal drugs of concern, making our work vital.
Our work saved the society almost $15 million in drug and crime-free days in the 2102-13 financial year.
Last year, with the help of people like you, Odyssey House was able to assist 642 clients, including 19 parents and 27 children in the Parents’ and Children’s Program.
Odyssey House is a charitable, non-government, non-religious organization, funded by the government and private contributions.
The residential rehabilitation program costs $88 per person per day ($32,000 p.a) for treatment, accommodation and meals. It costs $72,000 p.a. to keep a person in prison for a year.