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 holistic, 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 (Founder) 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:
Alisha Hewson, Receptionist
Certified Peer Counselor
alisha@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
branda@catspokane.org
Brian Benefiel, OAN IT Peer Navigator
brianb@catspokane.org
Carrie Myers, MD, MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Catherine Herrman, Outpatient Counselor
Substance Use Disorder Professional, Trainee
catherine@catspokane.org
Cheyenne Taylor, Housing and Employment Case Manager
cheyenne@catspokane.org
Daniel Marte, Interim Executive Director
B.A. (Addiction Studies), Certified Peer Counselor
daniel@catspokane.org
Danielle Fegan, Housing and Employment Case Manager
daniellef@catspokane.org
Drew Matthews, Recovery Shelter Peer Support
Certified Peer Counselor
drew@catspokane.org
Elliot Maravilla, Recovery Shelter Peer Support
Certified Peer Counselor
elliot@catspokane.org
Hallie Burchinal, Founder, Special Advisor
SUDP, Community Health Worker
hallieb@catspokane.org
Haylie Pariseau, Recovery Shelter Peer Support
haylie@catspokane.org
John Looper, MAT Peer Support / Peer Navigator
johnl@catspokane.org
Katie Barret, Outpatient Peer Counselor
Certified Peer Counselor
katieb@catspokane.org
Keasha Rosenberg, Recovery Shelter Supervisor
Certified Peer Counselor
keasha@catspokane.org
Kim Puntney, Clinical Supervisor
Substance Use Disorder Professional
kimp@catspokane.org
Kurt Garber, Hub and Spoke MAT Peer Navigator
Certified Peer Counselor
kurt@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
Certified Peer Counselor
Nikkis@catspokane.org
Patrick Allen, Board President
Volunteer
Phylicia Adams, Outpatient Counselor
Substance Use Disorder Professional, Trainee
phylicia@catspokane.org
Ryan Walsh, Recovery Shelter Peer Support
ryanw@catspokane.org
Sandy Munck, Human Resources Manager
Certified Peer Counselor
sandy@catspokane.org
Shaun Housam, Outpatient Peer Counselor
Certified Peer Counselor
Shaun@catspokane.org
Stacey Mainer, ARNP, MAT Clinic Provider
Volunteer
Tammara Shoulders, Housing and Employment Case Manager
tammara@catspokane.org
Thomas Waller, Facilities Support and Maintenance
Certified Peer Counselor
thomas@catspokane.org
Tralana Chambers, Peer Support
tralana@catspokane.org
Wylea Woods, Food Security Support
Volunteer