46.3 million
People in the USA identified as having a Substance Use Disorder in 2021 – nearly 1 in 6 people. (National Survey on Drug Use and Health)
6.3%
Of people with a substance use disorder received treatement. 43.3 million people did not receive treatment.
110,000
People died of drug overdoses in 2022
(2022 CDC/National Center for Health Statistics)
Let's create Community
As Community Grow
And together we heal
welcome to cat spokane
At CAT SPOKANE, we’re dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges through peer-led trauma informed care.
CAT SPOKANE, formerly Compassionate Addiction Treatment, was founded to help meet gaps in care and to create a recovery option that is free of stigma and judgement. Through our own lived experiences we know the harms that can occur when there aren’t recovery options that understand the difficult, and often traumatic circumestances that experiencing homelessness creates.
our vision
We envision a world where every person experiencing homelessness is met with dignity, compassion, and unwavering support. In this world, healing and housing are not distant dreams but real and reachable goals—free from stigma and shame. Together, as a caring community, we walk alongside each person on their journey, breaking down barriers and building a future where stability, belonging, and hope are possible for all.
How can we help
Services are provided by people with lived experience to address a variety of needs. Through supporting the development of personal goals, navigation to services are done to help address the whole person.
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.
voices from our community
“YOUR PROGRAM is the ONLY that I’ve found that ACCEPTED ME WITH OPEN ARMS…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.”
~ 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