Spokane transitional shelter seeing great success in helping fight opioid crisis

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown declared an immediate implementation of initiatives in response to the city's opioid crisis.

Revive is operating the Cannon Shelter, one of the facilities Mayor Lisa Brown pushed for in response to the Opioid Crisis.

The center deals with people who have substance abuse issues and helps them find stable housing.

Staff of the center said they have seen great success from the people who use the facility, due to its holistic approach to care.

"Nobody wants to be stuck on fentanyl forever, they know it too so we are working with them to help them figure out what they want in life," said Layne Pavey, the executive director for Revive.

Pavey said the operation at Cannon Shelter has been a great success. She said it has helped 15 people so far become sober and find housing.

"What shelter, food and care can do for a person in just over a month is incredible," Pavey said.

Another initiative the city has put more funds towards is the Behavioral Response Unit.

"I this is, it's amazing that we're able that this is available in the 911 community," said Ann Raven who oversees the Behavioral Response Unit.

Raven said there is a great need for the BRU in the community.

"Just moving into this arena of our partnerships with the other treatment centers out there has been huge as well," she said.

The BRU operates four days a week and handles around three to four calls a day. It doesn't just help people survive an overdose, it also helps them get on the road to recovery.

"We are moving a lot of people into treatment, and that is huge," Raven said.

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