The mission of Recovery Beyond is to empower individuals to achieve long-term recovery through a supportive community that enables goal setting, lifelong learning, and healthy lifestyles. Their vision is that your recovery will feel supported for a lifetime.
Recovery Beyond was created in 2016 as a non-profit organization with the purpose of multiplying the impact discovered on Mt. Rainier called “Climbing Out of Homelessness”, a program that was formed back in 2011 by Mike Johnson and Mark Ursino. Recovery Beyond’s peer-driven model works in partnership with treatment programs and community partners to provide additional, critical success factors for long-term recovery:
- HEALTH – tools for learning to manage the symptoms of substance use disorder and making positive behavioral choices;
- PURPOSE – meaningful activities that allow exploration of interests and development of life goals; and
- COMMUNITY – a network of recovering individuals and their allies who offer support, encouragement, and hope.
Today, Recovery Beyond is taking what it learned on the mountain to the streets by targeting the greater recovery community and other community partners. By keeping their program low-cost, easy to access, and marked by healthy-restorative relationships and holistic wellness, they are committed to growth and celebration. They empower each other to live vibrant, meaningful lives. They provide a safe place where people work together to achieve their goals. Join them as a participant, peer lead, or donor. They are committed to healthy lifestyles for lasting recovery.
Check out the award-winning documentary, A New High, which dramatically illustrates the power of a supportive community and an audacious goal. Please note you can rent this documentary on Amazon Prime and YouTube.
Beyond Recovery Summer Events
JUNE 2022
Recovery Beyond provides virtual round table events on Sundays from 10 am – 11 am Pacific. Join Recovery Beyond leads Jenn, Olga, and Kyle virtually to discuss what it means to be in Recovery. Each week a new topic is introduced with a round table setting for everyone to speak. There is no obligation to speak and if you feel more comfortable just listening at first- no problem.
Other events worth checking into if you live or are visiting the greater Seattle area:
- Indoor Bouldering
- Kayaking at Moss Lake
- Bootcamp Workouts
- Archery Event
- Hike Ira Spring Trail to Mason Lake
- Boxing Fitness
JULY 2022
Recovery Beyond provides virtual round table events on Sundays from 10 am – 11 am Pacific. Join Recovery Beyond leads Jenn, Olga, and Kyle virtually to discuss what it means to be in Recovery. Each week a new topic is introduced with a round table setting for everyone to speak. There is no obligation to speak and if you feel more comfortable just listening at first- no problem.
Other events worth checking into if you live or are visiting the greater Seattle area:
- Indoor Bouldering
- Boxing Fitness
- Kayaking at Moss Bay
- One Day Atta Time Fit Runs
- Hike Snow Lake
- Summer Reach Event
AUGUST 2022
Recovery Beyond provides virtual round table events on Sundays from 10 am – 11 am Pacific. Join Recovery Beyond leads Jenn, Olga, and Kyle virtually to discuss what it means to be in Recovery. Each week a new topic is introduced with a round table setting for everyone to speak. There is no obligation to speak and if you feel more comfortable just listening at first- no problem.
Other events worth checking into if you live or are visiting the greater Seattle area:
- Indoor Bouldering
- One Day Atta Time Fit Runs
- Kayaking at Moss Bay
- Recovery Day at the Mariners
BE A PART OF THE ANNUAL EXPEDITION ALL-EXPENSES-PAID, WEEK-LONG EXPERIENCE
Immerse yourself in a life-changing sea kayaking experience with Recovery Beyond by exploring the 400 islands and outcrops of the beautiful San Juan Islands. You will be able to escape your daily routine, discover stunning wilderness areas, and spend quality time reflecting with others in recovery.
You don’t need to have previous sea kayaking experience, their partners from Outward Bound will teach you skills for wilderness travel—how to pack appropriately, paddle kayaks, set up tarps, cook, and navigate the sea. Their patrol will paddle through the inland waterways, moving their camp from island to island while navigating the changing currents of the Salish Sea. The expedition also cultivates skills around leadership, character development, service to others, and interpersonal development. Wilderness travel is challenging, but with appropriate pre-course preparation and using provided tools, individuals of various ages and body types can be successful.
If you are chosen for this exceptional trip, Recovery Beyond will help you become as physically prepared as possible so that you can take full advantage of the opportunity. Stay tuned for more details on how you can become one of the fortunate few who will take this journey together.
SOBER IN SEATTLE: Get Your Tickets Today for Recovery Day at the Mariners at T-Mobile Park Sunday, August 7th, 2022
Resources Are Available
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.
