• Finding His Voice: How Rap and Community Fuel Jonathan’s Recovery

    If you visit the Everett Recovery Café on any given weekday, there’s a high probability you’ll cross paths with Jonathan. He might be attending a group, relaxing with a donut, or talking music with Members. But if you happen to catch him on an Open Mic night, you’ll see him in his absolute element: stepping

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  • The Healing Power of Connection: Meet Jim, Our Resident Acupuncturist

    At the Recovery Café, we often talk about the many “pathways” to recovery. For some, it’s a support group; for others, it’s a warm meal or a song at Open Mic. But for many of our Members, recovery starts with five small needles and a few moments of quiet. That’s thanks to Jim, a licensed

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  • Next-Level Love: Leaning into the Current of Transformation

    One of my favorite stories— which I have told way too many times– is about the time my husband, Bernie, and I were white water rafting down the Nantahala River in the mountains of North Carolina. They drove us up the mountain in an old, yellow, repurposed school bus. But, before that, they gave us

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  • Choosing the Forward Motion: OT’s Journey of Resilience

    When you meet OT at the Café, you’re meeting a man of many talents—a photographer, a phone repair specialist, and a friend to everyone he encounters. OT moved to the U.S. as a student to build a life centered on creativity and hard work. But like many of us, OT’s path hasn’t been a straight

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  • Everett Recovery Café: A pool of respite and recovery when swimming upstream

    by Jane McClure Café Members, Tynikki (pronounced Ten-eek-a) Arnold and long-time partner Sean Marleau, were featured in KUOW’s “Swimming Upstream” three-part series in 2022. This special couple was spotlighted for the work they’ve done and are doing as they rebuild their lives after the setbacks of lives affected by substance use and trauma. Their firsthand

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  • Why There’s Love in Our Soup @ the Café

    written by Jane McClure You know the feeling. It’s a warmth that floods your body with those first couple of spoonfuls of a delicious hot soup. It’s that unmistakable feeling of comfort and wellbeing. That’s why lunch at Everett Recovery Café is as an essential component of our recovery support services. Focusing on wellness, balanced nutrition

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