In collaboration with the Snohomish County Therapeutic Court, Edmonds College, and Workforce Snohomish, and Recovery Career Services, is launching two 6-week Recovery & Reentry Community Circles cohorts - free, in-person sessions in Everett for Snohomish County residents rebuilding their lives after addiction and/or incarceration. We'll provide peer support, job readiness training, financial and digital literacy information, laptops, gift card incentives, and a path back into meaningful work and stability.

Here's how you can help:

1. Refer Participants:  We're prioritizing therapeutic court clients, but also welcoming referrals from community orgs. Individuals in recovery with a history of involvement in the justice system are encouraged to apply.
   Send them here to apply

2. Recruit Volunteers + Peer Mentors:  We're still seeking individuals who can help facilitate, lead mock interviews, or support digital skills workshops. Peer mentors with lived experience will be paid; community volunteers will receive thank-you gift cards. There will also be an information session on July 30th for prospective mentors or volunteers to learn more. More details at the link below.
   Details and form are here

Affirming care is more than a value—it is a vital practice that directly impacts recovery outcomes for people with substance use disorders. This presentation will explore the principles and practical application of affirming care, with a focus on how addiction professionals can create treatment environments that are inclusive, culturally responsive, and identity-affirming. Participants will learn how affirming practices support engagement, retention, and healing in SUD services, and how small but intentional changes can make a meaningful difference in client experiences and long-term recovery.

A few learning objectives:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Define affirming care and describe its role in substance use disorder (SUD) recovery.
   

2. Identify three key principles of affirming care that can be applied in treatment and peer support settings.
   

3. Apply practical strategies to create more inclusive and supportive environments for diverse clients.
   

About the presenter: Hallie Burchinal (she/they) is the founder of CAT Spokane, and is now the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Growth and Empowerment (CGE), a nonprofit behavioral health organization in Spokane, Washington. She has more than a decade of experience in the substance use disorder field, including leadership at Compassionate Addiction Treatment and the launch of CGE’s Rainbow Recovery program. Hallie is passionate about building affirming, community-connected care environments that center dignity, inclusion, community, and belonging as essential elements of recovery.

Recovery Month reminds us how powerful we are when we come together, but that momentum doesn’t stop here. On Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 11 AM – 2 PM, we’re gathering at Clark College in partnership with SWACH for our first ever Mobilize Recovery event, and we would love to see YOU there.

RSVPing isn’t just a formality, it’s how we show the strength of our recovery community. The more RSVPs we get, the more we can demonstrate that recovery is real, recovery is thriving, and recovery is worth investing in.

To learn more and to RSVP today please click on link below: https://www.mobilizerecovery.org/clark_college_campus_surge

Your RSVP is your voice, and together, our voices are unstoppable.

Join us for an in-person gathering of the Spokane Recovery Coalition.
We’ll connect, share updates, and enjoy food together potluck-style.
Presentation and meeting guided by coalition leadership.

🍴 Potluck organized with support from Blake Keller.

All are welcome – bring your voice, your ideas, and your appetite!

The Library Hive

Event Room A

2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202