Heather Venegas pictured with David Coffey at Recovery Day at the Mariners Some people become part of this work in ways that stay with you, even as things change. Heather Venegas has been part of the Washington recovery community for many years, including her time as a Washington Recovery Alliance staff member, serving as Director of the King County Recovery Coalition (KCRC). Over time, Heather became a familiar and steady presence in recovery spaces across King County and t

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

The holiday season and the new year bring a time of reflection and renewal. A couple months ago, we launched Shining Light on Recovery ,...