In August of 2021, a multi-disciplined task force was established which developed a recommendation to the Lynnwood City Council to create a separate, but co-located Community Recovery Center at the site of the Community Justice Center. City Council agreed with this recommendation and approved a contract for the design of the center, which is currently underway. This facility will bring much needed mental health and substance use disorder treatment to our community.
To date, we have received $3 million in funding from Snohomish County and have submitted an application for a $1.9 million grant through the Department of Commerce. We are actively seeking the remaining funding from the Washington State Legislature and have significant legislative support from our local representatives. The Community Recovery Center will be operated by Recovery Innovations, International.
Please join us for an online open house to learn more about the design of the building and the services to be provided by Recovery Innovations, International.
To join online: https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/86518568011 To join via phone: 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 865 1856 8011
Background:
The City of Lynnwood is currently under construction to rebuild and reimagine our Community Justice Center with a purpose-built police department, a re-imagined misdemeanor jail, and a remodeled court, which will allow us the necessary space and function to bring the best justice services to our community.
This unique collaboration continues and strengthens our partnership with the Community Health Center of Snohomish County. It brings rehabilitative services and options to address and reduce the underlying causes of recidivism. By providing this additional support, the goal is to provide a path out of the criminal justice system. This project is specifically programmed around increased community access and involvement, and alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system, while maintaining effective levels of community safety in our growing city.