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Recovery Isn’t Black and White 05 Oct 2026
How one staff member’s experience with addiction, homelessness, and recovery gave her the power to connect with DESC clients. Some things in life are straightforward, with clear answers and predictable outcomes. Recovery is not one of them. It is one of the most complex,…
One Year of ORCA: How this innovative program is changing opioid use disorder response and care 02 Sep 2026
The ORCA Center is transforming not only how we care for people post overdose, but also how our city responds to the opioid crisis among people experiencing homelessness.
One Year In, DESC’s ORCA Program Is Changing How Seattle Responds to the Opioid Crisis 27 Aug 2026
Press Advisory — August 26, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Media Contact:Jessica Schreindl Senior Communications Manager, DESC jschreindl@desc.org (206) 380-2647 SEATTLE — Almost one year after opening its doors, DESC’s Opioid Recovery & Care Access (ORCA) Center, in partnership…
DESC 2025 Annual Report 26 Aug 2026
In 2025, DESC served a total of 6,569 people in behavioral health support, entry-level survival services, and supportive housing.
DESC’s Gimme Shelter 2026 Takes Place October 23 25 Aug 2026
DESC’s annual benefit concert and program spotlight, Gimme Shelter, takes place this year on October 23 from 6-10p.m. at the Reverie Ballroom!