Compassionate Addiction Treatment

06/05/2026

Working together as community is the way forward to creating many doors to recovery and healing. We’re grateful to have spent time with Washington Recovery Alliance, We Level Up, Spokane Tribal Recovery, and Gabriels Challenge, discussing something that we're all so passionate about.

Monika Whitfield (WRA), thank you for creating this special evening. Mona, April, Kitara, Jody, and Melissa, thank you for your time, experience, dedication, and most importantly, your hope and inspiration.

Last night, I had the opportunity to attend a gathering hosted by Monika Whitfield, Executive Director of the Washington Recovery Alliance

I am grateful for the invitation and the opportunity to connect with people doing important work in recovery, behavioral health, advocacy, and community support throughout Washington State.

What stood out to me most was the representation in the room. Indigenous women leaders, tribal recovery leaders, recovery advocates, peer professionals, and community leaders all gathered around the same table, breaking bread bringing different experiences, perspectives, and ideas into the conversation. Validating that this is NOT easy work and we will work together to strengthen the recovery communities in Washington state.

Pictured from left to right are April (We Level Up, a behavioral health and addiction treatment organization with a location in Puyallup and now Spokane Valley, Sandy Munck, Hallie Burchinal, Spokane, Mona Miller (We Level Up and involved in statewide tribal recovery initiatives), Monika Whitfield, Executive Director of the Washington Recovery Alliance, Jody Haight (Spokane Tribal Recovery), Melissa Hood (We Level Up), and me.

As I listened to the conversations, I was reminded how important it is that Spokane stays connected to what is happening throughout the rest of Washington. Many of the leaders in the room are helping bring knowledge, resources, partnerships, and opportunities into Spokane while also helping elevate the voices and needs of our local communities.

Recovery impacts every community. It crosses city lines, county lines, and tribal boundaries. That is why organizations like the Washington Recovery Alliance play such an important role in bringing people together and ensuring communities across the state are learning from one another.

At Gabriel’s Challenge, we believe in building relationships, listening, learning, and staying connected to conversations that can help strengthen our community. The more we learn from one another, the stronger our collective response becomes.

Thank you, Monika, for creating space for these conversations and for your commitment to bringing diverse voices to the table. We are grateful for the work of Washington Recovery Alliance.

Recovery takes an entire community, and I left encouraged by the leadership, passion, and commitment of the people in the room.

05/05/2026

We are grateful for our community partners, working together to support people on their journeys to healing and stability. Thank you Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest.

Compassionate Addiction Treatment and Goodwill work together to support dignity, stability, and hope. Their care ensures no one is left without support. We’re proud to honor CAT with a 2025 Mission Partnership Award!

Read about our partnership: https://discovergoodwill.org/success-story/compassionate-addiction-treatment-a-dependable-partner/

01/20/2026

It’s coming together, one step at a time. We look forward to providing support for the people continuing their journey out of homelessness and gaining improved stability at the village.

We have several updates on the development of the New Roots Tiny Home Village project, including a tentative goal to break ground on construction in March.

Stay up to date at https://watersmeet.foundation/tiny-home-village/

12/25/2025

A season of light, care, and gratitude. Sending holiday warmth to everyone we serve and stand alongside. 🎄✨

11/18/2025

Gabriels Challenge, thank you for the work you’re doing to shine a light on community resources and lifting up our recovery community.

Today I learned about CAT Spokane and I thought it was pretty amazing. They have walk in support along with Suboxone, peer support, housing help, case management, and outpatient substance use disorder services. They even offer same day appointments. I did not know these services existed. It makes me think about how many programs Gabriel never knew about either, even though we tried everything and went everywhere.

Gabriel had moments when he was on Suboxone. He struggled with the schedule, but he was also dealing with housing instability and all the barriers that make recovery so hard. Learning about programs like this shows how important it is for people to know what is available.

When someone is using fentanyl or any other substance, when they say they are ready, you have to be able to get them in right away. There has to be something available in that moment. If the moment passes, if they change their mind, or if they use again, it is usually a wrap. Most of the time they do not come back.

This is why same day access is everything. Programs can offer incredible support, but it does not reach people if they cannot get in during the moment they try to reach for help.

For Gabriel’s Challenge, I want our community to know that help exists. These moments of readiness matter and we cannot afford to miss them. These awesome ladies have turned our lives around and now doing everything they can to get others to turn theirs around to. I didn’t know them before but I do now and I am so proud of them.

One day at a time. These folks understand because they’ve gone through it. I think the greatest part of my day is listening to people stories of recovery. I must set up a studio to record these amazing encouraging stories.  I’m so glad I gave her a challenge can be the place where people learn where they can go to help their loved ones start on their path of recovery.

11/11/2025

We’re feeling the fall love 🍂

A guest staying at our Recovery Options Center (ROC) created this pumpkin display: CAT ❤️ SPOKANE : as a way to celebrate community.

At CAT Spokane, recovery means more than just healing. It means creating, connecting, and giving back.

Photo description: A row of pumpkins carved to spell ‘CAT ❤️ SPOKANE,’ created by a guest at the Recovery Options Center shelter. Text reads ‘Carving Out Hope.

11/01/2025

🍂 October Highlights at CAT Spokane! 🍂

This month has been full of connection, collaboration, and community!

We’re happy to share that CAT Spokane is now providing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services every Tuesday from 1-4 PM at the new Housing Navigation Center, operated by Jewels Helping Hands. Our Housing & Employment Case Managers are on site each week, helping folks work towards housing and stability.

As part of our recovery programming, we also took our IOP and OP clients to the pumpkin patch because recovery isn’t just about treatment; it’s about connection, joy, and belonging. 🍁

And today, our incredible team showed up in full Halloween spirit 👻, bringing smiles, laughter, and hope to everyone who walked through our doors.

Every day, our staff work together to strengthen partnerships and create pathways for our community members experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges. 💜

We’re grateful for our team, our partners, and our amazing community that keeps showing up for one another. Together, we’re building a Spokane rooted in compassion and recovery.

10/21/2025

MOUD Walk-in Clinic Hours:

Monday - Thursday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
@ CAT Spokane, 960 E 3rd Ave.

Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
@ Housing Navigation Center, 527 S Cannon St.

What does MOUD (Suboxone and Sublocade) appointments look like at CAT?

We keep it simple and surround you with a team of lived experience.

Walk in and let our receptionist know that you're there for a walk-in appointment. Next, you'll meet with a peer counselor that has walked this journey as well. They will introduce you to one of our doctors - they are supportive and respectful. You get a prescription the same day.

If you don't have insurance, our team can help you get connected with Medicaid. We will not turn you away if you don't have insurance. We're here because we've been where you are and know that this is a big step in your journey.

Please share this post to help others know about our MOUD clinic hours.

10/18/2025

We’re Hiring!

Join our dynamic team of change makers providing necessary services to our community! At CAT, we believe in compassion, collaboration, and creating real impact every day.

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. 💛

Learn more and apply today at:
https://catspokane.bamboohr.com/careers

Take a look at the current openings at Compassionate Addiction Treatment

09/09/2025

Leadership Update at CAT

We are excited to share several important leadership updates as CAT continues to grow and strengthen our impact!

Beginning September 1st, Sandy Munck began serving as our Interim Executive Director. Sandy has been a dedicated leader within CAT, bringing compassion, vision, and deep commitment to our mission.

We also warmly welcome:
• Joshua Leach, Director of Programs – bringing years of experience building and managing programs that create lasting change.
• Kearney Jordan, Finance & Grant Manager – bringing years of nonprofit experience and a strong commitment to sustainable growth.

Each of these leaders brings a heart for CAT’s mission and a dedication to the community we serve. Together, they will guide CAT into this next chapter with strength and purpose. 💜

Please join us in celebrating Sandy, Joshua, and Kearney as they step into their new roles!