Recovery
Initiatives
Building on the legacy of our opioid project during the Medicaid Transformation, Thriving Together NCW works with people in recovery to build support systems that will make long-term and sustained recovery the rule rather than the exception.
Recovery Coach Network
Since 2019, we’ve trained over 200 recovery coaches.
A primary strategy is to develop and coordinate a network of paid and dedicated recovery coaches with lived experience to more effectively meet the needs of people in active addiction and maximize their chances of achieving sustained recovery.
Recovery coaches are people who directly assist peers to promote and sustain their long-term recovery. They are resource brokers, assist with overcoming obstacles, and offer mentorship and key emotional support.
For updates on future recovery coach training opportunities, please visit our event calendar.
Emergency Department Recovery Coach Program
In 2023 Thriving Together NCW and partners implemented an emergency department recovery coach program in Moses Lake to ensure that individuals experiencing a crisis receive immediate support when they need it most. Patients treated for an overdose or other substance use-related concerns at the Samaritan Healthcare Emergency Department now have the opportunity to connect with a recovery coach from Renew as soon as they are medically cleared. This immediate connection is critical—rather than waiting days or weeks for follow-up, which can be detrimental to their mental health and reduce the likelihood of seeking further help.
Chelan County Jail Re-Entry Program
Designed to address the complex needs of individuals transitioning back into their communities, the Chelan County Jail Re-Entry Program owes its success to the seamless collaboration among various key partners. Core components include a Jail Liaison who advocates for incarcerated individuals, a Substance Use Disorder Counselor who facilitates assessments and treatment connections, and both male and female Recovery Coaches who provide peer support and service navigation. Additionally, a Mental Health Recovery Coach and an in-house Mental Health Specialist offer crucial support. By prioritizing collaboration, direct service connections, and a holistic approach, the program promotes successful reintegration and a connection to the recovery community.
We are partnering with community-based organizations to place Narcan® vending machines across our region.
Improving Narcan Access
Targeted naloxone (commonly referred to as Narcan®) distribution is an evidence-based strategy to reduce opioid overdose deaths. Providing community members with Narcan and training them to identify and respond to an overdose is key to saving lives.
With support from Carelon, we are partnering with community-based organizations to place Narcan® vending machines across our region. Providing unfettered access to this medication is part of our strategy to develop a recovery continuum free of stigma and barriers.
Narcan® is currently available
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Wenatchee at the Alano Club (213 N Chelan Ave)
Moses Lake at the Open Doors Sleep Center (1085 E Broadway Ave)
Omak at Advance (523 Riverside Dr)
Grand Coulee at the STAR Hub (19 Midway Ave)
Nespelem at the Lucy F. Covington Government Center (21 Colville Street)
East Wenatchee at the Chelan Douglas Health District (200 Valley Mall Pkwy)
Moses Lake at the Public Library (418 E 5th Ave)
Lake Chelan Community Hospital (219 E Johnson, Chelan, WA)
Additional Resources
Stories of Recovery
For those currently battling with addiction, hearing from someone who has walked the same path—and found hope on the other side—can be life-changing. Partners across Chelan and Douglas counties came together to create a powerful video series featuring real stories of recovery from substance use right here in North Central Washington. Made possible through the Community-Law Enforcement Aligning in Response to Substance Use (CLEARS) project, this series is an important reminder for those who are struggling that they are not alone and that people do recover.
The series will be shown to incarcerated individuals in the Chelan County Jail struggling with addiction, offering hope, access to recovery coaching, and encouragement to seek help. In addition to its use within correctional facilities, we are sharing these stories with the public to reduce stigma and inspire open and honest conversations.
Join us in sharing their stories: Media Toolkit for Partners
Every story has the power to change a life. By coming together to share these stories across our own networks and communities, we can ensure more people find the support and resources they need.
Help us understand the impact of the CLEARS video series in our communities.
After watching please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in this short survey.
Your feedback will help us continue these important conversations.
Be There: Anti-Stigma Campaign
It doesn’t matter how you show up for someone with a substance use disorder. All that matters is that you do.
Substance use can be difficult to talk about. Stigma is a set of negative beliefs about a person or group of people; illicit drug use disorder is the most stigmatized health condition in the world, with alcohol use disorder not far behind.
In a world where stigma often overshadows empathy, the Be There anti-stigma campaign promotes support for loved ones who are struggling with substance use.
Click on the link below for more information on substance use, how to talk about it, and how to be there for someone you know who is struggling. You’ll also find media toolkit with resources to help spread awareness.
