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King County Recovery Conversations

King County Recovery Conversations

著者： Heather Venegas
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 Join us as we share stories of hope, resilience, and healing, and learn about the various pathways to recovery and the services and support systems that are available in our community. Whether you're someone in/seeking recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Let's come together to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health.Heather Venegas 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Leading with Heart: Javan Jones on Culturally Competent Recovery and Peer Support in King County

    Leading with Heart: Javan Jones on Culturally Competent Recovery and Peer Support in King County
    2026/02/02

    Join host Christopher Archiopoli on King County Recovery Conversations for an inspiring episode with Javan Jones, CEO and founder of Jones Community Solutions. For over 13 years, Javan has built the only Black-owned behavioral health agency in Washington State, dedicated to empowering underserved communities with peer-led support, education, and opportunity. He shares his personal journey from growing up in Los Angeles and overcoming hardship, to being guided by a lifelong “missionary spirit” of service.

    Through candid conversation, Javan and Christopher dig deep into the power of relatable recovery resources, why authentic connections matter, and how funding and politics can help or hinder crucial services. Javan highlights the importance of culturally competent care, explains his approach to sustainable change, and offers hope for the future as youth and communities step up to create lasting impact.

    Resources from the episode:

    • Learn more about Jones Community Solutions and their work: https://www.jonescommunitysolutions.com/

    • Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/

    • The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/

    • If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/

    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.

    Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠).

    If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠.

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message
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    39 分
  • Recovery Advocacy: Champions of Hope

    Recovery Advocacy: Champions of Hope
    2026/01/19
    We’re resharing this episode as Recovery Advocacy Day 2026 approaches on February 5th! This conversation, originally aired January 2024, dives deep into recovery advocacy and is just as impactful today.Join us in advocating for recovery by registering for this year’s Recovery Advocacy Day at give.classy.org/RAD2026Let’s come together to make a difference!-------------In this compelling conversation about Recovery Advocacy Day, hosts Tristan Seikel and Heather Venegas join forces with recovery champions April Provost, Victor Estrada, and Paulette Chaussee, delving into the transformative power of advocacy. Hear April's journey from stigma to social services, Victor's strides with Narcan vending machines, and Paulette's heartfelt legislative triumph inspired by her granddaughter. Learn about the Washington Recovery Alliance's upcoming Recovery Advocacy Day 2026 on February 5 and how personal experiences fuel passionate policy work. With raw insights and inspiring achievements, this episode is a rallying cry for everyone to raise their voice for recovery. Here are some helpful tips if you'd like to participate in the Recovery Advocacy Day event, where hundreds of recovery advocates from across the state ask their lawmakers to vote in support of pro-recovery policy and funding requests: Review legislative priorities, think about your story, and decide which priority resonates with your experience. Write down bullet points you want to make sure you include. Tell the parts of your story that match the legislative priority you are speaking to. State the focus/intent of the priority, then tell them why it is essential by talking about the part of your story that relates directly to that. You want to leave them with a clear picture that they can recall when that particular legislation is in committee or up for a vote. If your district has several people in attendance, decide beforehand (even if it's on the walk to the capital) who has a story they want to share that relates to each specific priority. Remember, there is a limited amount of time, so you want to focus on the priorities and WHY they are important.  Attend the virtual Elevate Training - this gives you all the information and practical experience you need to feel prepared and ease your concerns about participating in RAD!  Resources from the episode: Register for Recovery Advocacy Day at give.classy.org/RAD2026Get more information about Elevate training session: washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/events Connect with episodes show hosts ⁠Heather Venegas⁠ and ⁠Tristan Seikel⁠ on LinkedIn. Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠. To become a volunteer, a member, an advocate, or an event guest, ⁠visit their website⁠. If you are experiencing substance use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline. 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. Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠). If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠.
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    58 分
  • Not a Statistic: Juju’s Story and the Reality of Youth Recovery

    Not a Statistic: Juju’s Story and the Reality of Youth Recovery
    2026/01/07

    Join host Heather Venegas for a raw and inspiring episode as she sits down with Juju Pearce and Johnny Ohta to share their powerful journeys through addiction, homelessness, and ultimately, recovery. Juju bravely recounts her experience growing up in foster care, facing early exposure to substance use, and the challenges of navigating relapse and recovery as an Indigenous young person in King County. She discusses the pivotal moment that sparked her road back to hope—and the crucial support from family, school, and recovery advocates that helped her find her way.

    Johnny Ohta, a dedicated youth recovery specialist, joins the conversation to reflect on the realities and heartbreak facing today’s youth amid the fentanyl crisis. Together, Juju and Johnny highlight the importance of open communication, community support, and specialized resources like recovery high schools and parent peer groups. Listeners will come away with valuable insights into breaking stigma, the role of family in healing, and the boundless possibility of recovery—no matter the odds.

    Resources from the episode:

    • Learn more about Bridges Alternative Peer Group and Parent Support: https://www.bridgescolaternalternativepeergroup.com/

    • Ryther Mental Health and Youth Programs: https://www.ryther.org/

    • InterAgency Recovery Academy, King County’s Recovery High School: https://www.seattlerecoveryhs.org/

    • University District Youth Center: https://www.dailyuw.com/article/university-district-youth-center-transitions-to-new-leadership-continues-serving-unhoused-youth-2025072

    • Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/

    • The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/

    • If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/

    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.

    Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠).

    If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠.

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message
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