SEATTLE, Wash. — October 7, 2025 Today marks a historic victory for Seattle, King County, and the entire recovery community. The Metropolitan King County Council voted to  approve plans and funding for the new Crisis Care Center (CCC)  at the former Polyclinic building on Broadway and East Union Street in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. This decision results from several months of community conversations that engaged recovery groups, local organizations, King County offici

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In the latest episode of "King County Recovery Conversations," we are privileged to hear from Thomas Jackson, a passionate advocate for...

In the latest heartening episode of "King County Recovery Conversations," our host Heather Venegas delves into the inspirational realm of...

Written by Jessica Garduno Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic...

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My name is Alexa Cabrera-Martinez. I am an intern for Washington Recovery Alliance and I attend the University of Washington working...

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“… to all the people out there who may be struggling using alcohol or drugs in the community, just know there is hope, and help for you...

By Heather Venegas November is Gratitude Month – and I try to practice gratitude every day. It wasn’t always that way. I’ve been to...

KCRC would like to recognize all the behavioral health professionals who play a critical role in mental health and substance use...

By Heather Venegas, Director of the King County Recovery Coalition This May, I celebrated twenty-five years of long-term recovery on...