Stories

Through treatment, people are able to take charge of their drug use and transform their lives.

Substance use disorders take a devastating toll on communities in Washington State and beyond; they rob people of their health and potential, tear families apart, drive up crime, and suck resources from the economy.

Through Evergreen Treatment Services’ innovative services, including stabilizing medications like methadone or buprenorphine and counseling, patients’ lives can improve dramatically in a matter of months. They take better care of themselves, rebuild relationships with family, stop illegal activities that supported their habit, and return to work.

Cultivating Care

Cultivating Care

Our newest ETS video features ETS staff, David Delgado, Neighborhood Outreach Systems Coordinator at REACH. David is an example of how we cultivate care in the community and how this work needs all of us.

Meeting People Where They Are

Meeting People Where They Are

A look at homelessness in the Greater Seattle area and how REACH meets people where they are to reduce barriers to critical health services.

Healing with Justice

Healing with Justice

Learn more about Evergreen Treatment Services from our staff and participants.

Rachel & Randy’s Stories

Rachel and Randy's stories are different, but both illustrate how Evergreen Treatment Services support people to get their lives back and live well in recovery.

Lena's Story

Treatment is much more effective when patients have a safe place to call home.

Kevin's Story

Flex Care at ETS allows patients in rural regions access treatment.

Brandon's Story

"I thought I was going to be a heroin addict for the rest of my life.” With help from ETS, Brandon worked hard to move from living on the streets to a degree in molecular biology.

Joseph's Story

Joseph's Story

“Joseph went from living in a large home with his family, to living in his car, and then a tent. Now, after five years of treatment and connection to services, he’s back in an apartment and looking forward to paying forward the life-changing help that he received.”

Karen's Story

Karen's Story

One morning while doing outreach in downtown Seattle, one of our REACH care managers, Garrett, met a woman who was packing up a bedroll into her Harley Davidson three-wheeled motorcycle. Together, they were able to call and schedule an intake appointment with Evergreen Treatment Services’ Opioid Treatment Program. This was the beginning of many steps Karen took over the next year to improve her health and get permanent housing.

Cody's Story

Cody's Story

When Becky, a REACH care manager, met Cody*, he was living in a trailer in South King County. He hadn’t been able to see a doctor or a counselor, refill his medication, or connect with social services. Cody’s life now is much more stable and enjoyable.

Charmaine's Story

Charmaine's Story

Throughout her journey through recovery, Charmaine has become an advocate for those who continue to struggle with addiction. Charmaine began working 10- to 12-hour days as an organizer/staff member for Nickelsville, a 501c3 Non-profit organization who organizes, advocates for more affordable housing, and manages four city-sanctioned tiny house and tent encampments.

Stolch's Story

Stolch's Story

To support his addiction, Stolch did a lot of things he isn’t proud of, including stealing money from his family. Eventually his mother caught on and gave him an ultimatum – quit or move out. Stolch is proud to say that he has quit using all substances since day one of treatment.

Carol's Story

"My kids were everything to me … but when the addiction hit, none of that mattered anymore.” Watch how Carol gets her life and family back with help from treatment at ETS.

Jerry and John's Stories

Jerry and John's Stories

REACH case managers are steadfast in their support of clients. They meet them where they are, and forge partnerships with the community to achieve the best possible outcomes. Jerry and John’s story is one example of this persistence.