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“The Old Me is Back”
A decade ago, Eric O’Brien felt like he had nothing to live for. “I felt asleep everywhere I went,” he said. “My body was there,… Read the full article: “The Old Me is Back”
Unity House hosts ribbon-cutting at renovated home in Ithaca
Unity House is grateful to all who joined us on August 12 for the ribbon-cutting at our newly renovated group home at 507 W. Green… Read the full article: Unity House hosts ribbon-cutting at renovated home in Ithaca
Building A Culture of Appreciation
Unity House recently hosted two staff appreciation picnics — one in Auburn at our 34 Wright Ave offices and another in Ithaca at Tutelo Park.… Read the full article: Building A Culture of Appreciation
Gov. Hochul Awards Unity House $2.8 Million to Open Mental Health “Clubhouse” in Auburn
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that Unity House will receive a five-year, $2.8 million state grant to open a Clubhouse — a community-based recovery program… Read the full article: Gov. Hochul Awards Unity House $2.8 Million to Open Mental Health “Clubhouse” in Auburn
A Long Road to Recovery: Morgan’s Story
Morgan O’Neil, 29, has battled substance use since her teenage years. “I started drinking at 15,” she said. “I was throwing parties every weekend when… Read the full article: A Long Road to Recovery: Morgan’s Story
Unity House welcomes two new board members
April Rendsland is a caseworker at Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services. She was a direct support professional at Unity House from 2017-2019,… Read the full article: Unity House welcomes two new board members
CEO Darlene Podolak responds to passing of 2026-27 NYS budget
At Unity House, we’re encouraged by the inclusion of a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) in the 2026–27 New York State Budget for behavioral health… Read the full article: CEO Darlene Podolak responds to passing of 2026-27 NYS budget
A Legacy of Hope and Healing: Motz estate directs $100K to Unity House
Teresa Motz brought people together through laughter, friendship, food, music and dance. Hard-working and joyfully unconventional, she believed every person deserves dignity and respect. Due… Read the full article: A Legacy of Hope and Healing: Motz estate directs $100K to Unity House
Fulfilling a Longtime Dream
It’s a Friday afternoon, and Richard Langendoerfer has just completed his work week as a teacher’s aide at TST BOCES. “It brings a smile to… Read the full article: Fulfilling a Longtime Dream