2390+
People are experiencing homelessness in Spokane County
34%
BIPOC citizens in Spokane make up 23.3% of the population, yet account for 34% of our community members experiencing homelessness
218+
People experiencing homelessness are adult survivors of domestic violence
Let's create Community
As Community, Advocate
And together end Homelessness
welcome! we're so glad you're here.
Welcome to CAT SPOKANE! We are happy to have you join us. Our innovative peer-led programing is just the beginning – we also provide wrap-around services to holistically support each individual in building the life they hope for. We understand that housing and income are needed to stabalize in recovery, and wrap these supportive services around you as well.
We come together, inspiring one another with the power of recovery and healing. With the unwavering support of our Certified Peer Counselors, we uplift and empower each other to overcome any obstacles we may face. Together, we strive towards a brighter, more positive future filled with health, happiness, and boundless opportunities for growth.
Recovery can mean many things; recovery from trauma, mental health challenges, and recovery for substance use disorder. Our team works through the lens of harm reduction, supporting you in recovery goals that are meaningful to you. Our intention and hope is to provide education and support so that you have opportunity to improve your health and overall wellbeing.
Whether you’re on the road to recovery, or want to begin the journey, we’re here to provide support. Our team is made up of people who have lived experience and are in recovery. We’re committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for everyone – all are welcome.
If you’re experiencing homelessness and would like to learn more about our services, drop in for coffee between 9am and 10am. We’d love to meet you!
Our Shared Community Values
Space
Offering a home like, welcoming space for community is the heart of CAT SPOKANE.
Hope
We understand that hope empowers us to move forward out of difficult times.
Inclusivity
We embrace and value the diversity of our community members and stand united against racism. All are welcome here.
Trust
We care about the well-being of our community. We hold space for truth, without shame.
Advocacy
As people with lived experience we work together to advocate for change, to decrease stigma, and to deconstruct oppressive systems.
Relationships
Our community practices radical acceptance, building relationships based in authenticity and trust.
Inspiring Life - Finding Joy during Difficult Times
community feedback
I started services with y’all and i just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I’ve been trying for months to no avail to get help only to always hear that “there’s a waiting list” and to hear that, it’s just another open door to keep using because when we want help it just doesn’t seem to be an easy door to walk thru. YOUR PROGRAM is the ONLY that I’ve found that ACCEPTED ME WITH OPEN ARMS AND AN OPEN DOOR!! AND HUGS!!
NOT AFRAID TO HUG!! I haven’t FELT so ACCEPTED AND ENCOURAGED in all my 26 YEARS OF ADDICTION as y’all made me feel that day I walked in those doors! I finally found something REAL and I found it at CAT I can’t wait for my next appointment on Friday! Y’all are truly an answered prayer!
~ H
CAT is unlike any place I have been for my drug addiction of 18 years. They are a community of people that care. They are patient and compassionate when helping people understand why it’s important to keep trying. CAT is one of the main reasons I am alive and clean today”
~ D
“When I started coming into CAT, everyone was so friendly and supportive. I got involved here and felt like I was part of something. I got to where I had the urge to not use as much as I’d had the urge to use back when I started. It’s because of all the support. Everyone believed in me.”~ J