Odyssey House New South Wales was founded in 1977 by Sydney businessman, Walter McGrath, following the death of his son from a heroin overdose. From humble beginnings, Odyssey House NSW has since grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most successful rehabilitation services; over the past 40 years we have helped more than 35,000 people turn their lives around.
Today Odyssey House offers Community Programs and Residential Programs as well as the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program.
Our Community Programs include Alcohol and other drug counselling, mental health services as well as family and parent support programs in locations across Sydney.
Our Residential Programs include withdrawal and residential rehabilitation programs, mental health programs, a Parent’s and Children’s Program and specialised group services, as well as numeracy and literacy education; family/relationship issues; domestic violence and other trauma, parental drug use; and physical and mental health problems.
Our Mission
To build safe and healthy communities by reducing the impact of substance misuse on individuals, families, carers and communities.
Our Vision
A world free of addiction
Our Values
Professionalism
We are committed to excellence by maintaining our professional boundaries and fulfilling responsibilities in an accountable, inclusive and objective manner.
Integrity
We act with honesty and adhere to consistent moral and ethical values and principles through our personal and professional behaviours.
Respect
We demonstrate consideration and regard for the feelings, beliefs and rights of others.
Creativity
We trust in our limitless potential.
