Give the Gift of Recovery this Christmas
If you would prefer to make a direct deposit, our bank account details are:
Account Name: Odyssey House NSW
BSB: 062 517
Account number: 11302853
Please ensure that your full name is written in the reference field if using direct deposit and email donations@odysseyhouse.com.au or phone +61 2 9030 3901 with the donation date and the amount so that we can send you a tax receipt.
Emma just donated $214- Diane just donated $106
- Tamara just donated $214
- Tara just donated $53
- Lisa just donated $1,000
- jennifer just donated $53
- Monique just donated $150
- ann just donated $211
- Frances just donated $53
- Lisa just donated $115
- Philip just donated $27
- Kari just donated $50
- Iris just donated $250
- Lusako just donated $28
- Fiona just donated $14
- Fiona just donated $5
- John just donated $500
- Lindsay just donated $100
- Anonymous just donated $5,000
- Patricia just donated $50
Your Support Can Help People Overcome Addiction
Christmas is a magical time for many of us, but for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction it can be a painful time of year. For people like Jen* Christmas is, thankfully, now a joyful time, but it hasn’t always been that way. Jen has worked hard in our residential rehabilitation program to address her past trauma, overcome challenges and create a path to recovery.
Donate today to give people like Jen the gift of recovery this Christmas.
Jen experienced unimaginable hardships that led to her addiction to alcohol, now she is thriving.
Jen had a difficult childhood. Following the death of her mother, she found herself moving between care from her grandparents and her father until she became a ward of the state at the tender age of 10.
Celebrations were not part of her daily life and the lack of joy during her formative years shaped her adult life, leading her to seek out the magic she missed as a child.
As an adult with a successful career in the finance industry, Jen faced further challenges, including domestic violence and alcohol use. A mother of three, Jen bravely left her husband of 13 years, packing up the car and children while he was at work.
Sometime later, Jen met her “Prince Charming” and made the decision to live with him when Covid restrictions were introduced. Like many people, it was during this time that Jen’s reliance on alcohol escalated, “alcohol was easily accessible - they would deliver it to your door.”
It was also around this time that the new relationship became violent.
“My coping mechanism was alcohol,” Jen shares. “When you’re intoxicated, you’re numb. When someone puts their hand on you, you can’t feel it.”
After a violent incident that involved police intervention Jen realised that she needed to reclaim her life and begin healing. She sought treatment at Odyssey.
Having time to reflect on her past, Jen realised that she was the only one who would always be there for her, “someone else is just a quick fix, but the issue will still be there. You’ve got to be okay with yourself, because if you can’t, it’s going to be a harder life.”
As a recent graduate of the Odyssey House NSW Residential program, Jen is now focusing on breaking the cycle of trauma and providing a safe and stable environment for her children.
Jen wants her children to experience the joy and love of significant moments like Christmas, which she believes should be filled with magic, light and happiness.
Please, will you donate today to help give people like Jen the chance to overcome addiction?
Our Impact
Our services have grown steadily over the past three years, reflecting our commitment to meeting the growing demand.
Over the past 12 months the number of people reaching out for support has risen significantly; we received 7022 enquiries this year in comparison to 4920 the previous year; a 43% increase.
We’re committed to meeting the demand for treatment and answering every call for help.
But we can’t do this without support from people like you.
What Makes Us Different
Our holistic approach is unique. We understand what it takes to meet the individual needs and goals of each client.
At the heart of our work is a belief in the power of individuals to strengthen not only their lives but rebuild family bonds and strengthen community connections.
Many of our clients have experienced trauma, violence, childhood abuse, homelessness or financial stress. All of these have significant impacts on a person’s wellbeing – which is why we see substance use as both a health and social issue.
Odyssey’s holistic, trauma-informed approach supports each person to address not just their alcohol and drug issues, but all the challenges impacting their life.
We know from the success of our programs that addressing a person’s mental health and substance use together provides the best chance for long-lasting recovery.
If you or someone you know is experiencing addiction, please don't hesitate to contact us for support.
You can speak with our team about our programs by calling 1800 397 739 or find resources and information at odysseyhouse.com.au.
* Image and name changed to protect the identity of our client.
