Recovery Café Skagit

10/12/2026

💜 Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness Month 💜

At Recovery Café Skagit, we believe everyone is in recovery from something.

Whether someone is healing from addiction, trauma, grief, loss, abuse, mental health challenges, or painful life experiences, we all deserve compassion, connection, and a place where we belong.

October is an opportunity to raise awareness, break the silence, and stand alongside those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Many people carry experiences that others may never see. Behind a smile, someone may be struggling to feel safe, learning to trust again, or finding the courage to take their next step toward healing.

💜 How can we support one another?
🫂 Lead with compassion. We never know what someone has been through or what they may be facing today.
💜 Listen without judgment. Everyone deserves to be heard, respected, and met with understanding.

🌱 Honor each person's journey. Healing looks different for everyone, and there is no set timeline for recovery.
🤝 Create safe connections. We can help build a community where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported without pressure to share their stories.

Respect boundaries and personal choices. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to make decisions about their own healing.

At Recovery Café Skagit, we believe in the power of connection, radical hospitality, and creating a restorative community where people can show up as they are and know they belong. We strive to meet people where they are, recognizing their strengths, honoring their experiences, and walking alongside them as they navigate their recovery journeys.

To every survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault: You are worthy of love, safety, respect, and healing. What happened to you does not define your worth. You deserve support, and you do not have to navigate your journey alone. 💜🦋

We may not all share the same experiences, but we can all choose kindness, practice compassion, and help create a community where everyone has the opportunity to heal and grow.
Because at Recovery Café Skagit, we believe recovery is for everyone, healing happens through connection, and everyone deserves a place to belong. 💜🫂

10/12/2026

🧡 🤎 ❤️ Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Today, we honor and recognize the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We acknowledge the rich cultures, histories, traditions, languages, and contributions of Indigenous communities, past and present.

We also recognize the resilience of First Nations & Indigenous peoples, the importance of honoring their voices, and the ongoing journey toward healing, understanding, and reconciliation.

At Recovery Café Skagit, we believe in the power of connection, compassion, belonging, and community. Today is an opportunity to listen, learn, celebrate Indigenous voices, and honor the strength and wisdom that Indigenous communities continue to share with future generations.

May we continue to build a community where everyone is treated with dignity, where every story matters, and where everyone has a place to belong. 🧡
We honor the past, respect the present, and support a future rooted in understanding, healing, and connection.

**Photo Chief Joesph “NIMIIPUU”
Nez Perce

10/12/2026

❄️🧤 COMMUNITY WINTER GEAR DISTRIBUTION 🧥🧦

Saturday October 24th
11am-12pm

Recovery Café Skagit is honored to be a host site in partnership with Tzu Chi and United Way of Skagit County as they help provide winter gear to community members who are in great need.

As the colder months approach, access to warm clothing and winter essentials can make a meaningful difference. We are grateful for partnerships that bring our community together to support our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and care.

📣 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with anyone who may benefit from this resource or who knows someone in need.

📌 Please read the attached flyer for more information about the winter gear distribution.

At Recovery Café Skagit, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. When we work together, we can help make sure our neighbors have access to the resources they need.

**don’t have a phone stop on by the cafe before the 18th and we can help you scan the barcode and register for a coat.

Tzu Chi USA Seattle
United Way of Skagit County

10/10/2026

💜PURPLE THURSDAY — LET’S STAND TOGETHER! 💜
Join Recovery Café Skagit on Thursday, October 15th, and WEAR PURPLE to show your support for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜🦋

We believe everyone is in recovery from something. We know that behind every story is a person deserving of compassion, dignity, connection, and a safe place to belong.

Domestic violence and abuse can impact people from all walks of life. By wearing purple, we can help raise awareness, show solidarity with survivors, and remind our community that no one should have to walk their healing journey alone.
💜 Wear purple!
💜 Stand with survivors.
💜 Lead with compassion.
💜 Help break the silence.
💜 Be part of creating a safe, supportive, and judgment-free community.
Let's come together to show that we care, that survivors matter, and that healing is possible through connection and support.

💜 Join us Thursday, October 15th, and wear purple! Let's fill Recovery Café Skagit with purple and show our community that we stand together. 💜

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October is DVAM
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Show your support all month long by wearing purple and lighting your homes and businesses in purple lights to honor a national campaign for DV awareness.

Make a statement next Thursday wearing Purple with all your friends for Purple Thursday!

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day | Choose Kindness 🌿
You never know what someone is going through, so always choose kindness.
Some people are silently fighting battles, grieving someone they love, struggling to ask for help, or simply wishing someone would notice their pain. A little compassion, a listening ear, or a simple “Are you okay?” could mean more than you realize. 🫂
At Recovery Café Skagit, we believe in the power of connection, compassion, and community. Mental health challenges, grief, trauma, and struggles with addiction can affect anyone. Sometimes, the greatest gift we can offer someone is a safe space where they feel welcomed, accepted, and reminded that they matter.
This World Mental Health Day, let’s remind one another that you are seen, you are valued, and you don’t have to face your struggles alone. 💚
You don't have to have all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes, simply showing up, listening without judgment, and offering kindness is enough to help someone feel a little less alone.
🌿 Be the reason someone feels seen, supported, and cared for today.

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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🎉IT’S GAME NIGHT AT RECOVERY CAFÉ SKAGIT! 🎉

Come join us TODAY for an evening of food, fun, laughter, and community! 💙

🕛 Café Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM
🥗 Lunch 12:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 5 PM
🎯 Fun & Games: 6 PM

Tonight’s Game: Wheel of Fortune!
Gather your friends, test your skills, cheer each other on, and enjoy a fun evening together in a safe, sober, and welcoming space. There’s nothing like good food, great company, and a little friendly competition! 😄

Whether you’re a regular or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you!

💙 Building connection, community, and recovery—one day at a time!

You don’t have to be a member to join. All are welcome 18 & older.

10/09/2026

🧡 October Is ADHD Awareness Month!
This month, we want to help raise awareness, break down misconceptions, and remind our community that not every struggle is visible.

Sometimes, someone can look like they have it all together on the outside while struggling on the inside. They may show up to work, care for others, smile, and meet their responsibilities, yet still experience mental exhaustion, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, overwhelm, or challenges that others may not see.

ADHD looks different for everyone. Just because someone doesn’t fit the stereotypes or appears to be doing well doesn’t mean they aren’t facing challenges. We may never fully understand what another person is experiencing, and that’s why compassion matters. 🧡

This reminder extends beyond ADHD. Many adults navigate invisible struggles related to mental health, trauma, addiction and recovery, loneliness, and other life challenges.

At Recovery Café Skagit, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We strive to create a safe, sober, and welcoming community where adults can find connection, build meaningful relationships, grow in their recovery, and know they are not alone.
Sometimes, the most meaningful thing we can offer another person is a listening ear, a little patience, and the understanding that we don’t know the whole story.

🤝 Let's choose compassion over judgment, understanding over assumptions, and connection over isolation.

This October, let's continue learning about ADHD and remember that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported—whether their struggles are visible or not.

🧡 you never know what someone may be carrying. A little understanding can make a big difference.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

🌱 MEMBERS — WORKSHOP week #2 TOMORROW!

Join us tomorrow at 1:00 PM at Recovery Café Skagit for another workshop with Jere Loflette from Skagit Valley College – School for Recovery!

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and explore ways to support your mental and physical well-being.
📅 Tomorrow Thursday October 8th
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Recovery Café Skagit
Come as you are and bring your curiosity! We’d love to have you join us. 🌿

Learning • Connection • Growth • Recovery