Who We Are
LIVED EXPERIENCE GUIDES THE WAY
We understand that people experiencing homelessness want help with a variety of needs but often lack opportunities to access help relevent to their challenging circumestances.
CAT SPOKANE is committed to removing barriers to care and providing wholistic, supportive opportunities to work towards personal goals for housing, employment, health, transportation, exiting the criminal justice system, recovery from substance use disorders, and more.
our approach
Led by people with lived experience
CAT Spokane works towards health equity and strives to provide opportunities for accessing recovery and supportive services in an innovative, trauma-informed environment. Certified Peer Counselors, through their own lived experiences, are at the center of all that we do.
An Advisory Board, made up of people who are or have experienced homelessness provide guidance and insight to attain our mission. Recovery Community members’ self-advocacy is encouraged and supported through participation on the Advisory Board.
The team at CAT SPOKANE represents the individuals we serve. 100% of our team is in recovery and many of our team have experienced homelessness. Together, we demonstrate that recovery from homelessness, past trauma, mental health struggles, and substance use disorders is possible.
— Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, holistic care to people experiencing homelessness in a safe and therapeutic environment. We focus on removing barriers to care to empower people to strive for their personal goals and live the life they choose. CAT’s primary goals are to foster community connection, build trust, instill hope and personal empowerment for people experiencing homelessness.
— Our Vision
We envision a world in which people experiencing homelessness can work towards their personal goals of housing and healing, free from stigma. In this world, support, compassion, and encouragement from our community as a whole decrease the challenges faced while houseless, allowing people to more rapidly stabilize and have the opportunity to live the life they hope for.
— Our Story
Hallie Burchinal (a founder and Executive Director) shares her story of living houseless as a teenager, and her experiences that led to the creation of Compassionate Addiction Treatment. Event: March for Humanizing Homelessness. April 24, 2021.
CAT SPOKANE TEAM:
Alicia Sifuentes, Behavioral Health Technician – Sobering Center
Certified Peer Counselor
alicia@catspokane.org
Andrew Miller, Outpatient Counselor
Substance Use Disorder Professional, Trainee
andrew@catspokane.org
Bob Lutz, MD, MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Branda Wolff, Housing and Employment Case Manager, Foundational Community Supports (FCS)
branda@catspokane.org
Carrie Myers, MD, MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Catherine Herrman, Peer Support
Certified Peer Counselor
catherine@catspokane.org
Daniel Marte, Director of Programs
B.A. (Addiction Studies), Certified Peer Counselor
daniel@catspokane.org
Danielle Riggs, ARNP, MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Drew Matthews, MAT and Recovery Community Program Peer
Certified Peer Counselor
drew@catspokane.org
Ellie Maye, Housing and Employment Case Manager, Foundational Community Supports (FCS)
elliemaye@catspokane.org
Elliot Maravilla, Behavioral Health Technician – Sobering Center
elliot@catspokane.org
Hallie Burchinal, Founder, Executive Director
SUDP, Community Health Worker
Board Member
hallieb@catspokane.org
Haylie Pariseau, Behavioral Health Technician, Sobering Center
haylie@catspokane.org
Hussein Hassan, Behavioral Health Technician, Sobering Center
hussein@catspokane.org
Jamie Valadez, Behaviroal Health Technician, Sobering Center
Certified Peer Counselor
jamie@catspokane.org
Jerry Boully, Behavioral Health Technician – Sobering Center
jerry@catspokane.org
Keasha Rosenberg, Peer Supervisor
Certified Peer Counselor
keasha@catspokane.org
Kim Puntney, Clinical Supervisor
Substance Use Disorder Professional
kimp@catspokane.org
Kurt Garber, Supervisor, – Sobering Center
Certified Peer Counselor
kurt@catspokane.org
Larry Mayhand, Behavioral Health Technician, Sobering Center
larry@catspokane.org
Lex Woolston, Administrative Support
Certified Peer Counselor
lex@catspokane.org
Lynda Fry, Behavioral Health Technician, Sobering Center
lynda@catspokane.org
Megan Curran, Board Member
Volunteer
Michael Mainer, MD, Medical Dirctor and MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Nicole Schroeder, Supervisor, Housing and Employment Case Manager, Foundational Community Supports (FCS)
Certified Peer Counselor
Nikkis@catspokane.org
Patrick Allen, Board President
Volunteer
Phylicia Adams, Peer Support, Hub and Spoke MAT Navigator
Certified Peer Counselor
phylicia@catspokane.org
Sandy Munck, Sobering Center Program Manager
Certified Peer Counselor
sandy@catspokane.org
Shaun Housam, Behavioral Health Technician, Sobering Center
Shaun@catspokane.org
Stacey Mainer, ARNP, MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Tammara Shoulders, Housing and Employment Case Manager, Foundational Community Supports (FCS)
tammara@catspokane.org
Thomas Waller, Facilities Support and Maintenance
Certified Peer Counselor
thomas@catspokane.org
Tomiko (Tomi) McNeal, Food Security Support
tomi@catspokane.org
Volunteer
Tralana Chambers, Behavioral Health Technician, Sobering Center
Certified Peer Counselor
tralana@catspokane.org
Wylea Woods, Food Security Support
Volunteer