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WAQRR The mission of WAQRR is to promote the establishment, successful management and growth of high quality community based recovery residences in Washington State.
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Meet our 2026 WAQRR Leadership Summit Emcee, Ty Reed.Ty Reed is a nationally recognized speaker, workforce development e...
05/30/2026

Meet our 2026 WAQRR Leadership Summit Emcee, Ty Reed.

Ty Reed is a nationally recognized speaker, workforce development expert, recovery housing operator, and Executive Director of Recovery Career Services. Through his work helping people connect recovery and employment, Ty has supported hundreds of individuals as they build stable, meaningful lives.

Known for his humor, honesty, and practical approach, Ty has a talent for making people feel welcome while creating meaningful conversations that inspire action.

We're excited to have Ty guiding us through two days of learning, connection, and leadership at the 2026 WAQRR Leadership Summit.

See you in Bremerton.

The countdown is on.In just 9 days, recovery housing operators, staff, peers, and community leaders from across Washingt...
05/30/2026

The countdown is on.

In just 9 days, recovery housing operators, staff, peers, and community leaders from across Washington will gather in Bremerton for the 2026 WAQRR Leadership Summit.

Over two days, attendees will explore best practices in recovery housing, workforce development, accreditation, leadership, resident engagement, and the future of recovery support services. Whether you are new to recovery housing or have been in the field for years, the Summit is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside others committed to quality recovery housing.

📍 Kitsap Conference Center | Bremerton, WA
📅 June 7–8, 2026

We look forward to welcoming providers from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and community.

Love this! Congrats to Never Enough on 3rd place. 💜Always great to see recovery, community, and connection in action. We...
05/25/2026

Love this! Congrats to Never Enough on 3rd place. 💜

Always great to see recovery, community, and connection in action. We’re excited to see Richie at the WAQRR Leadership Summit!

05/18/2026

Some people spend their careers enforcing the law. Sgt. Tim Garrity spent his career understanding people. 💜

Over the years, Tim became a valued friend of the WAQRR community and a familiar voice at our Leadership Summits. He spoke honestly about behavioral health, substance use, recovery, crisis response, and the reality that lasting change does not happen through punishment alone. It happens through community, accountability, support, and people willing to walk alongside others.

“The work that y’all do is really underrated.”

Those words meant a lot coming from someone who spent decades on the frontlines and saw firsthand the impact recovery housing and peer support can make.

Tim consistently recognized the importance of recovery communities, the dignity of the people within them, and the role recovery housing plays in creating pathways forward.

Congratulations on your retirement, Sgt. Garrity. Thank you for your partnership, your honesty, and your years of service to Washington communities. Wishing you and your family the very best in this next chapter.

05/18/2026

We’re excited to be an exhibitor at the Say It Out Loud Conference! 💜

If you’re attending, make sure to stop by the WAQRR table and say hi to Casey. Learn more about the benefits of WAQRR accreditation, connect with others in the recovery housing community, and explore our statewide recovery housing registry designed to help people find quality recovery-supportive housing across Washington.

We look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about how quality recovery housing helps build stronger recovery communities across our state.

🏡 Fair Housing Basics Part 1🗓 Thursday, May 14, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM💻 Microsoft TeamsWAQRR is excited to welcome Ad...
05/12/2026

🏡 Fair Housing Basics Part 1
🗓 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
💻 Microsoft Teams

WAQRR is excited to welcome Adria Buchanan, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Center of Washington, for an important training focused on Fair Housing Basics.

This session will cover:
✔️ Protected classes
✔️ Liability under the Fair Housing Act
✔️ Reasonable accommodations & modifications
✔️ Real-world prevention and resolution scenarios

This training is designed to help recovery housing providers strengthen their understanding of fair housing practices while building more inclusive recovery communities across Washington.

This webinar also serves as a precursor to a deeper conversation happening at the June WAQRR Leadership Summit, where attendees will explore fair housing nuances specific to recovery residences.

Register now: https://www.waqrr.org/event-details/fair-housing-basics-part-1

Final reminder: WAQRR Leadership Summit registration is closing soon!If you plan to attend, now is the time to register ...
04/27/2026

Final reminder: WAQRR Leadership Summit registration is closing soon!

If you plan to attend, now is the time to register and book your hotel. We cannot stress this enough: please do not wait. Once registration closes, we may not be able to accommodate late additions.

The Leadership Summit is one of WAQRR’s most important annual gatherings, bringing together recovery housing operators, peer leaders, partners, and community members for connection, learning, and shared growth.

Hotel booking links close: May 1
Summit registration closes: May 2

Register now: https://www.waqrr.org/event-details/leadership-summit-2026

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or need help getting your house managers registered, please reach out.

This weekend, one of our WAQRR-accredited providers, Truly Motivated Transitional Living, brought their community togeth...
04/21/2026

This weekend, one of our WAQRR-accredited providers, Truly Motivated Transitional Living, brought their community together for their annual fundraising gala. It was a powerful reminder of what recovery housing makes possible.

We’re grateful for providers like Truly Motivated who continue to lead with purpose and create lasting impact.


WAQRR is hosting an upcoming webinar on Recurrence Behaviors and Early Warning Signs on Thursday, April 30 from 10:00 to...
04/20/2026

WAQRR is hosting an upcoming webinar on Recurrence Behaviors and Early Warning Signs on Thursday, April 30 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.

This training will explore recurrence behaviors, early warning signs, and ways recovery housing staff can better support residents before a return to use happens.

Presenter: Paul Hunziker, MA, LMFT, SUDP
Opioid Response Network

This session will cover:
• common external triggers and warning signs
• changes in resident behavior that may signal a need for added support
• practical, trauma-informed strategies to help residents reconnect with sober supports and strengthen their recovery plans

This is an important conversation for recovery housing staff and others working to support long-term recovery in residential settings.

RSVP: https://www.waqrr.org/event-details/recurrence-behaviors-and-early-warning-signs

04/18/2026

The ribbon has officially been cut on the new Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. We were honored to be there and to hear Jason Bliss share a powerful message about what this means for the community.

The ribbon has officially been cut on the new Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. We were honored to be there and to he...
04/18/2026

The ribbon has officially been cut on the new Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. We were honored to be there and to hear Jason Bliss share a powerful message about what this means for the community.

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