Join host Carolyn Presnell on King County Recovery Conversations as she explores the depth of Native American experiences in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Get to know the powerful stories of guests Loni Long, Israel Rehaume, and Jason Vickers - listen in as they delve into the generational trauma and violence that have impacted their community, sharing journeys from substance abuse and incarceration to finding sobriety and purpose.

Together, they offer insights into the complexities of addiction and recovery within Native communities, emphasizing the importance of cultural connections in healing and recovery. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue on resilience, survival, and the enduring power of connection.

Resources from the episode:

For more information about Jason Vickers and his work, go to www.natoncksmetsu.com

Wellbriety Movement www.wellbrietymovement.com

Loni can be reached at Lonijrvincent7@gmail.com

Israel can be reached at Israelrehaume8@gmail.com

Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: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: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: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 ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠.

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