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Following are many examples of our clients and employees success stories after incarceration and/or in their recovery process. Learn about the people we serve and the varied paths they have taken to lead successful lives. Be sure to check back as we add new stories on a monthly basis.

Support Services and Housing Builds Stability for Regional Mental Health Court Client

Pioneer operates over 640 housing units across the state of Washington. In King County, two of our housing facilities are dedicated to individuals in King County District Court Regional Mental Health Court and four housing facilities...

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Substance Use Treatment, Counseling & Foundational Community Supports Builds Back Lives

"Working with Kristy has really helped me in my recovery. She also guided me in the importance of keeping busy and saving money for a rainy day. I have some self-worth these days."  Che

Che was in Pioneer’s...

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Compassionate Care Turns Around Youth's Severe Behavior and Mental Health Issues

Pioneer Human Services operates a comprehensive set of programs in Snohomish County to treat behaviorally challenged and/or aggressive youth, and helps families in crisis. The three male-only residential programs in Snohomish County are designed for...

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Building a New Life through Hard Work and Support

Michael shared that his recovery journey led him to getting employed full time in aerospace shipping at Pioneer Industries and enabled him to have his own apartment and car. It also involved hard work and building a support system of people who cared...

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From Incarceration to Artist, Business Owner and Mentor

Myron was raised in Seattle by a loving family. He grew up poor – but rich in love. 

Growing Up
As a little boy, Myron just figured everybody went to the food bank; but then one day on the bus Myron remembers his mom...

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The Foundational Community Supports Program Assists Individuals in Securing Stable Housing and Employment

We are pleased to have the opportunity to share a story from Andrianna who was assisted in our Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program. Pioneer Human Services provides housing and employment...

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The Carnegie Resource Center in Everett Partners with Community Organizations to Save Lives

CARNEGIE RESOURCE CENTER
Our staff works closely with individuals that enter the Carnegie Resource Center in Everett. In association with partner organizations, the Carnegie Resource Center is a one-stop location that...

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In-Jail Substance Use Disorder Program Changes Lives

Did you know that Pioneer Human Services has in-jail treatment programs in Seattle and Spokane? At our King County Corrections-Based SUD treatment program in the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, Ms. Allen, clinical Substance Use Disorder (...

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Building a New Life After 18 Years in Prison

We are fortunate to have one of our former resident’s at the Tacoma Residential Reentry Center share his experience in transitioning out of prison and into the center. Pioneer operates all four federal residential reentry centers in the state...

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Accepting the Opportunity to Change Your Life

"Pioneer opened the door for me to build a life. Employment is key to a successful reentry after being incarcerated. They gave me the opportunity to prove myself in a job, build a work history, live in my own affordable apartment to save...

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