Odyssey Victoria
Hospitals and Health CareVictoria, Australia51-200 Employees
Odyssey Victoria operates as a nonprofit health service in the Hospitals and Health Care sector, delivering drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services aimed at reducing substance use, improving mental health, and helping clients reconnect with family and community. Founded in 1979 and based in Melbourne, it has supported more than 20,000 people over its history. Its programs include two residential properties in Lower Plenty and Molyulla near Benalla, Victoria, providing care that can involve families and support for children affected by parental participation. Its programs have helped more than 15,000 clients significantly reduce or stop their alcohol and other drug use and related crime. Within the health-care field, Odyssey Victoria is positioned as a provider of residential and community-based services addressing substance use and related mental health needs for individuals and families. Recent developments include a 2022 collaboration with Thorne Harbour Health and the Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) to expand LGBTQ+-focused health and youth services.