Recovery Café Skagit

09/16/2025

Not only is Alan Muia one of our founders, Board Members, and advocates; he's also the Board Chair of WAQRR (who sets standards for recovery housing in the state - making sure people are safe and respected while working towards recovery)!

Wisdom from the Field & Building Recovery Capital!

WAQRR’s Board Chair, Alan Muia , has been actively contributing to the NARR Best Practices Summit in Sandusky, Ohio.

Yesterday, Alan (who also serves as the Executive Director of New Earth Recovery) joined Chris Edrington and Sara Barkley for the Wisdom from the Field panel, where veteran operators with decades of experience shared best practices for navigating complex recovery housing scenarios. Topics included relapse response, resident conflict, boundary setting, and supporting residents with co-occurring needs, all rooted in the NARR Standards and the social model of recovery.

Today, Alan participated in Building Recovery Capital Through Community Partnerships alongside Michelle Medlock, Kim Montroll, and Brandy Anderson. This panel explored how recovery residences, recovery cafés, and recovery community organizations can work together to strengthen recovery capital and expand support networks.

We are grateful for Alan’s leadership and proud to see Washington represented in these important national conversations.

09/16/2025

Due to some health things on my end (Shawn), the Bleeding Hearts Club will NOT be meeting tonight. However, we will start back up in October, stay tuned for dates!

Apologies on the late notice, but looking forward to seeing y'all soon! :)

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09/16/2025

Thank you for sharing about your experience, Nichole 💙 We love having you as a part of the Cafe community :)

09/16/2025

Our second tortilla making class last week was a groundbreaking success, unlocking a world of culinary creativity for our members. Silvia's passionate leadership and Heather's dedicated translation efforts made this empowering experience a reality, leaving a lasting impact on our community.

09/15/2025

Did you know that a donation of $150 feeds over 100 nutritious meals to our Members and guests? Or that giving $300 today would cover the cost of 10 individual Recovery Coaching sessions?

Recovery Cafe Skagit is Helping Skagit Recover through caring for the body, mind, and spirit! Your donation helps us do the daily work of walking alongside people in recovery!

Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/helping-skagit-recover

09/15/2025

The Samish Indian Nation is looking into restarting their Xws7ámeshqen (Samish Language) Department and classes. Please see below for a survey for them to learn more about the community's interest and needs in learning!

The Xws7ámeshqen (Samish Language) Department has been dormant for several years. Now, we are restarting and looking into offering language classes. Please respond to this short survey so we can learn about your interest in language, preferred ways to learn, and topics of interest.

Hóy7sxwq'e (thank you)! https://forms.office.com/r/Fn1hU9Zbbi

09/12/2025

YOUTH RIDE FREE ON SKAGIT TRANSIT!

Anyone age 18 and under can ride any Skagit Transit bus for free anytime, anywhere we go!

Want your free Youth Pass on a UMO card?
Stop by one of our locations to sign up:

🚍 Skagit Station – 105 E Kincaid St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273
🚍 Business Office – 600 County Shop Lane, Burlington, WA 98233

Or request your UMO card online and we’ll mail it to you:
✉️ Youth Pass UMO Card Form: https://skagittransit.jotform.com/221655102324949

09/12/2025

If you have some new or lovingly used men's pants or shirts, please consider donating them to Skagit Friendship House! If you need help getting them over to Friendship House, shoot us a message and we will see how we can help out!

We're reaching out to our amazing community for help! Skagit Friendship House is in urgent need of men's pants and shirts, especially for those gearing up for job interviews. Your support can make a huge difference in someone's ability to present themselves confidently in important situations. Please consider donating or sharing this post to help us spread the word. Together, we can empower our community members in their journey towards success. Thank you for your generosity! ❤️

09/10/2025

MOUNT VERNON — A newly-finished mural under the Riverside Bridge in Mount Vernon as well as a nearby cleanup effort were designed to beautify the area and reduce crime.

09/10/2025

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It's National Recovery Month! We kicked off the observance with a proclamation designating September as Recovery Month in Skagit County.

Hope is real. Recovery is real. With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people in or seeking recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

To find support wherever you are in your recovery journey, visit skagitrising.org or www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/recovery/recoverme/need-help