Odyssey House Annual Report 2023

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A Message from Adam
Mission
Programs
Program Spotlight
2023 By the Numbers
Awards
Financials
Looking Ahead
Donor Thanks
Client Spotlight
Leadership
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A MESSAGE FROM ADAM
What we can't do alone, we can do together. This is not merely a maxim but a
resounding testament to the driving principles at the core of Odyssey House.
Our purpose is clear: to empower people to heal and build better lives. However,
we recognize that we can't do it alone. It's our united recovery community that
breathes life into our mission. We firmly believe in the strength of collective efforts
for healing and growth.
Within our programs, individuals discover spaces of belonging, support, and the
resilience needed to conquer adversity. Your unwavering support stands as the
bedrock of our success. Whether you're a donor, volunteer, partner, or a passionate
advocate for our cause, you're an indispensable part of our community.
As we look ahead, let's continue to live by these principles. Together, we'll
remain steadfast in our mission to empower people to heal and build better lives.
Warmest regards,
Adam Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
“
It's our united
recovery community
that breathes life into
our mission.
“
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MISSION
To empower people to heal and build better lives
Since our beginning in 1971 as a single residential facility, we've grown to
become the largest addiction treatment program in Utah, serving as a pillar
of support to our local and broader national recovery community.
Our commitment extends across every facet of our operations,
encompassing our business practices, treatment programs, and the growth
and well-being of our dedicated staff.
We take immense pride in offering free or low-cost programs for children,
adolescents, adults, and parents with children, ensuring accessible support
for Utah residents facing addiction challenges. It's a privilege to serve our clients,
and we remain steadfast in our vision to harness our expertise and resources
for the betterment of our community.
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“I've been able to obtain life skills that I never thought possible. Such as
emotional regulation, healthy communication, advocating for myself
and setting boundaries. Plus it has been so freeing working through my
trauma, and I knew if I didn't work through it that I would relapse. I chose
to take my time and I've enjoyed every moment at Odyssey!”
“Odyssey has taught me so much and shown me so much! I learned
what happiness looks like and the joys of sobriety. I appreciate Odyssey
so much for everything the program and the family has given me! I will
take the tools I learned with me forever.”
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PROGRAMS
RESIDENTIAL
Adult
1,636 served.
Parents & Children
92 parents and 58 children
served.
OUTPATIENT
Adult
1,558 adults served.
Criminal Justice Services
438 incarcerated people
served.
SOBER
HOUSING
224 people served.
Subs
Use
Youth
89 youth served.
Youth
41 youth served.
HARM REDUCTION
1,975 syringe exchange encounters with
178,106 syringes exchanged.
2,831 safer injection kits distributed.
2,032 wound care kits distributed.
689 safer sex kits distributed.
531 Narcan kits distributed.
1,586 sharps containers distributed.
603 menstrual supply kits distributed.
2,365 fentanyl test strips distributed.
MARTINDALE CLINIC
3,721 served over 38,159 visits. Family
practice specializing in substance use
and mental health.
MEDICAL ASSISTED
TREATMENT
8,057 served with MAT. Provides
Suboxone, Sublocade, and Vivitrol.
OTHER COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
2,327 served.
MED
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH
150 people served. Includes
residential and outpatient mental
health services.
SCHOOL BASED
SERVICES
398 served. Serves every school
district in Salt Lake Couty.
FORENSIC ASSERTIVE
COMMUNITY TREATMENT
105 adults served. Outpatient care with
intensive case management &
psychiatric support.
BOARDING HOMES
44 people served. Supportive housing
for people with Serious Persistent
Mental Illness.
Men
Hea
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History of IV Drug Use
Living under Federal
Poverty Guidelines
WHO WE SERVE
Experience Chronic
Homelessless
Incarcerated
Adverse Childhood
Experiences
Co-occuring mental
health disorders & SUD
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
MARTINDALE CLINIC
Martindale Clinic is a cornerstone of Odyssey House. Beginning in 2011 in response
to an unmet need for those in our community struggling with addiction and
mental health, the clinic has turned into a fully integrated medical clinic. The
dedicated staff address the complex needs of its patients including clinical,
medical, and wrap-around services to ensure success post-care.
Services include
• Routine & preventative care
• Psychiatric services
• Medication management
• Suboxone, Sublocade & Vivitrol
• Hep C treatment
• Harm reduction
ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL
Odyssey has built the most extensive continuum of care for youth to access at any
level of need in the State. The youth in the care of Odyssey House come from
diverse backgrounds and communities throughout Utah, with various experiences
and challenges that have led to their need for residential treatment.
“I have found a new meaning in life I have a good workout routine I now look
aren’t a new bag of needles and more dope. Looking in the mirror makes me
ashamed. I am now proud of who I am and who I will become. I graduate in 3
2 years I will be off probation and be home very shortly. Odyssey has given my
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PARENTS WITH CHILDREN
The Parents with Children program provides parents and pregnant people the
opportunity to receive treatment while keeping their families together. Our
Children’s Services Center provides therapeutic services to the children in our
program to ensure their well-being. One of the few treatment options available
for this chronically underserved population, this is an incredibly vital program in
our community.
“I am very grateful to have had the
opportunity to do treatment at the Odyssey
House Parent’s Program, it changed my life.”
forward to things that
happy instead of
weeks for the first time in
life meaning.”
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2023 BY THE NUMBERS
Our goal is simple: Give back to the community we love. We have achieved so much this
year, thanks to our staff, clients, community, and supporters like you. Check out some of
our accomplishments.
Salt Lake
County
Providers
1188
38%
Change in
Alcohol
Abstinence
Odyssey
House
1025
330%
Change in
Drug
Abstinence
35%
Change in
Housing
Odyssey House served 46%
of clients seeking treatment in
Salt Lake County.
By comparison, the next largest
served 12% of clients.
60%
Change in
Employment
Client Treatment
Outcomes
Change in
Arrests
100%
Change in
Nicotine
Use
27%
57%
Change in
Social
Support
SUCCESSFUL
COMPLETION RATES
Odyssey House 68%
Salt Lake County Providers 46%
National 43%
10,878
PEOPLE SERVED
Growth From
The Past Five Years
309%
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4.2 5
out of
4.3 5
out of
CLIENT
SATISFACTION
RATING
FAMILY
SATISFACTION
RATING
44%
People
Served
139%
Budget
60%
Programs
Offered
39%
Staff Size
Total Beds

AWARDS
BEST OF STATE
Large Business
Youth Organization
Health Care Facilities
Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Health Services
Youth Treatment Center
Adult Education
Alternative Education
Educational Service
Special Interest Education
Medical Services: Martindale Clinic
Health Care Services: Martindale Clinic
Education/Advocacy Organization
CITY WEEKLY BEST OF UTAH
Best Addiction Recovery
Best Mental Health Treatment Center
Best Wellness Podcast
2nd Best Family Practice Clinic
3rd Best Transgender Health Care
3rd Best Women’s Health Clinic
3rd Best Physician Assistant
Madeline Grainger
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FINANCIALS
ODYSSEY FIVE-YEAR
FINANCIAL GROWTH
$49M
$34.7M
$28.4M
$24.5M
$20.4M
FY2019
FY2020
FY2021
FY2022
FY2023
INCOME FY23
Medicaid - 61.93% Insurance - 4.31%
Other - 17.27% Cash Pay - 2.78%
Government - 13.1% Donations - .71%
Odyssey spends
93.17%
on direct client care &
6.83%
on administrative costs
Odyssey provided
$4,005,041
in scholarships
in FY23
EXPENSES FY23
Employees - 60.44% Scholarship - 9.48%
Client Services - 10.25% Other - 6.83%
Facilities - 11% Supplies - 2%
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LOOKING AHEAD
Our goals for clients and staff
Improve trauma
informed care in
our model
Housing
opportunities
Increased access
to mental health
services
Build
relationships with
the community
Staff learning &
development
Robust diversity,
equity, & inclusion
initiatives
New electronic
records system
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BRIDGING COMMUNITIES
Odyssey House has been deeply committed to serving our clients and the local
community, focusing on those directly benefiting from our services. We aim to build
genuine connections with individuals in our community who share our passion for
recovery. Support makes recovery a reality for those facing seemingly
insurmountable challenges.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors—foundations, corporations, and
individuals—who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the recovery community.
Their support has been instrumental in shaping Odyssey House into what it is today.
THANK YOU
DONORS
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
My name is Jeremy Allen. I grew up in
West Kerns, And I was put in my first boy's
home when I was five years old. I was put
on Ritalin. I started smoking pot when I
was six. By the time I was 17, I had been
in and out of seven treatment centers.
I’ve been in and out of treatment
centers—most of my life, from the age of
five until now.
I have a very dear friend who works with
Odyssey House. She told me that
Odyssey was a really good center and
that they were a caring facility that could
help me, and that’s what I needed.
I had experienced a lot of loss in my life,
and drugs were a way for me to cope
with it. I needed help, and when I got
into Odyssey House, they talked about
focusing on the long-term treatment of
care, and that's what I needed. This
program wasn’t just going to be two or
three months. It was going to take some
time.
going to take three months to fix that
trauma. I needed something that was
going to take time. I didn’t just need
shelter or food and water. I needed to
feel good about myself. I needed to be
around people who cared about me; I
needed some kind of connection
because that’s the opposite of
addiction.
That’s why places like Odyssey House
work, and that’s why places like AA work.
It’s because of the connections you
make. The only times I’ve ever been
clean is when I’ve been connected.
I feel absolutely blessed for where I stand
today. I have opportunities and chances
in my life. It’s a new beginning for me. I
thank God for places like this and those
who have been there for me when I
needed it most because I don’t know if I
would be alive without it. I really
appreciate that. Thank you very much.
I was on the streets for a long time,
causing wreckage on my body, mental
health, and family connections. It wasn’t
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LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Travis Wood
Chair
Jerry Eldredge
Vice Chair
Julie Hackett
Treasurer
Dale Cox
Secretary
Eric Hutchings
Karen Mayne
Joe Pyrah
Cary Dunn
Rod Julander
Bob Slingerland
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Adam Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
Christina Zidow
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Pilcher
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Dean Mayer
Chief Medical Officer
Kristine Payne
Admissions Director
Emily Tillett
Chief People Officer
Kali Mower
Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer
Cheral Chivers
Adult Residential Program Director
Michael Allgier
Transitional Services Director
Kate Coy
Director of Clinical Operations
Megan Gailey
Parent Program Director
Tamara Bingham
Criminal Justice Program Director
Chris Coburn
Youth Residential Director
Lindsay Bowton
FACT Program Director
Jenna Grijalva
Director of Nursing
Greg Garrick
Outpatient Program Director
Sara Torres
Mental Health Residential Program Director
Tessa Baysinger
Martindale Clinic Director
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