- Blair Gaston
- Jun 25
- 4 min read
Welcome to the latest edition of Recovery & YOU!—your go-to source for updates, upcoming events, and community highlights.
Monthly Community Organizer Call
June 28 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Join recovery community organizers from across Washington for our Monthly Community Organizer Call, hosted by Carly Campbell, WRA’s Director of Community Engagement.
This virtual gathering is a space to connect, share updates, and strategize together as we work to advance recovery efforts across the state. Whether you're leading grassroots advocacy, supporting local coalitions, or just getting started, these calls are a great way to stay informed, build community, and take action. All are welcome!
Meeting ID: 962 4636 0320
Passcode: 428253
Or join by phone +1-253-205-0468
Eastern Washington Behavioral Health Listening Session
Friday, July 18 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
WRA in partnership with Washington State University, Latah Recovery Center, Whitman Recovery Community Center, and our coalitions, is hosting a 2-hour hybrid listening session for our recovery communities in Eastern Washington.
To register and receive the calendar invite, please complete this registration form.
Stay Connected!
Our Advocacy & Public Policy Check-In is your monthly Zoom space for updates and planning.
July 29 | 12 PM — 1 PM
Hosted by: Tristan Seikel
When: Last Tuesday of every month
Join here: https://tinyurl.com/WRAPublicPolicy
Want to suggest a topic? Email Tristan at tristan@washingtonrecoveryalliance.org
Western Washington Behavioral Health
Listening Session
August 18 | 2 PM — 4 PM
Join us for the Western Washington Behavioral Health Listening Session on Monday, August 18, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, co-hosted by WRA, Coastal Community Action Program, and our recovery coalitions.
This listening session will be open to anyone in our recovery community who lives or works in Western Washington (located West of the Cascade Range).
Our goal is to see what issues and solutions around recovery from substance use, mental health, and co-occurring challenges are most pressing in your area. We want to hear from community members and use this feedback to help inform the behavioral health priorities that the WRA and our regional recovery coalitions advocate for across the state.
For those joining in person, please meet us in the ballroom at the Aberdeen Senior Center (208 W Market St, Aberdeen, WA 98520) .
Anyone who needs to attend virtually can join using the Zoom link included in the Google Calendar invitation you'll receive after signing up.
Recovery Day at the Mariners
Join the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA) and King County Recovery Coalition (KCRC) for a powerful day of community, connection, and celebration at our annual Recovery Day at the Mariners on Sunday, September 14, 2025!
KCRC Coalition Meeting
Monday, July 21 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join us for a powerful conversation on the current landscape of behavioral health, from federal to local policy, with two incredible leaders in the field:
Paolo del Vecchio, former Director of the Office of Recovery at SAMHSA
Representative Lauren Davis, 32nd Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
This event is free and open to the public—please invite your networks!n’s leadership in expanding recovery-ready campuses.
Open to all WRA-affiliated coalitions and community partners.
Recovery 5K Run/Walk
September 6 in Bremerton, WA
The Suquamish Tribe invites you to join us for a day of community, connection, and celebration in honor of Recovery Month. Start the morning with the Recovery 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 a.m. Advance registration is required at www.rk5.org.
Recovery Day at the Park
Then stick around for Recovery Day at the Park from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park. Everyone is welcome. No need to register. Just show up, enjoy a free BBQ lunch, and connect with others in the recovery community. This is a day to celebrate progress, break down stigma, and share resources and support. Local organizations will be tabling with information and services, and community leaders will join us in recognizing the strength and resilience of recovery.
Recovery Podcasts
King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you.
Listen Now
Join host Carolyn Presnell on King County Recovery Conversations as she sits down with Nichole Alexander, a community leader whose journey from incarceration to higher education and outreach is nothing short of inspiring. In this heartfelt episode, Nichole reveals how loss, therapeutic programs, and motherhood shaped her healing journey. She delves into her work as Director of Special Initiatives and Outreach with the Co-LEAD program, building relationships with unhoused communities and advocating for brighter futures.
🎧 Listen Now: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
WRA Out in the World
YOU can stay connected!
Stay engaged, see what we’re up to, and join the recovery movement.
Thank YOU for being part of this vibrant and resilient community. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and with your continued support, the future is full of possibility.