We’re resharing this episode as Recovery Advocacy Day 2025 approaches on February 6th! 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 https://www.classy.org/event/recovery-advocacy-day/e600040
Let’s come together to make a difference!
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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 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.
Resources from the episode:
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 Carolyn Presnell 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 Carolyn Presnell at carolyn@kcrecovery.org.
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