Description

In this revealing episode of King County Recovery Conversations, host Tristan Seikel welcomes Javan Jones of Jones Community Solutions, unveiling the struggles and triumphs within the recovery landscape. Their conversation sheds light on the critical necessity for trauma-informed support, especially for communities of color, and tells the story of Javan's profound personal journey that led him to become a beacon of hope in the behavioral health field.  

Javan dissects the systemic challenges faced by small organizations striving to make a difference, emphasizes the perils of burnout in the field, and offers a unique, inspiring solution through physical and mental self-care practices. He also shares how Jones Community Solutions is revolutionizing peer support with a focus on cultural responsiveness.  

His commitment to filling service gaps without comparing to others is a lesson in leadership and unity that all can learn from. Tune in for an episode full of insight, hope, and actionable wisdom to transform the recovery for yourself and others.  

Resources from the episode:

1. Learn more about Jones Community Solutions and the work they do here.
2. Connect with show host Tristan Seikel on LinkedIn.
3. 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. 
4. 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. Want to find a way to get involved? Click here to become a member, volunteer, or donate to help change hearts and minds around mental health and substance use disorder in Washington state.
5. 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.