About Usri
Odyssey
House was founded in 1977 and provides residential and non-residential
rehabilitation programs for men and women with a drug, alcohol or
gambling problem. When appropriate, the dependent children of residents
participating in the program may also receive accommodation and support
to help minimise the adverse effects of their parent's problems.
Our Mission Statement:
Odyssey House McGrath Foundation is a not for profit organisation dedicated to the provision of a dynamic and diverse range of services to the client populations who utilise our services. Our programs assist the participating individuals overcome their dependencies upon harmful external agents by empowering them through the concept of self-help and the ability to integrate, live within and contribute to the community at large.
The treatment method used at Odyssey House is unique in that it treats addiction, drug misuse and associated types of anti-social behaviour as being symptomatic of underlying causes and manages clients accordingly.
There are four basic rules that all Odyssey House residents must follow. They are:
- No alcohol or other drugs
- No violence
- No sex
- No stealing
Violation of these rules may result in exclusion from the program.
The value system that all residents are encouraged to adopt is based on Love, Trust, Honesty, Responsibility and Concern.
The Odyssey concepts by which residents live, include such basic beliefs as:
- Drugs are just the symptom of underlying problems
- Everything received at Odyssey House must be earned
- The basis for treatment is feeling good about yourself
- Personal responsibility and honesty are vital
- Being popular is less important than being respected
The Odyssey House rehabilitation and counselling programs are rigorous. All participating clients undergoing the process of rehabilitation are expected to participate in all areas of the program to their abilities and pursue a change existing negative attitudes and values.
Every resident involved in the program must address the reasons why they resorted to an addictive lifestyle. Residents are also taught alternative ways of dealing with the ups and downs of daily life.
The residential treatment program at Odyssey House applies a comprehensive rehabilitation approach to alcohol other drugs and gambling addiction in order for personal growth to replace dependency.
Stakeholders
Odyssey House officially recognises the following organisations as stakeholders:
- Tharawal Aborginal Corporation
- Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service
- DAWN Housing
- Argyle Housing
Grievance policy
If you have a grievance with Odyssey House please contact Brendan Flynn, Odyssey House Chief Operating Officer. Brendan can be contacted on 02 9820 9999.