Leading with Heart: Javan Jones on Culturally Competent Recovery and Peer Support in King County
Mon Feb 02 2026
Join host Christopher Archiopoli on King County Recovery Conversations for an inspiring episode with Javan Jones, CEO and founder of Jones Community Solutions. For over 13 years, Javan has built the only Black-owned behavioral health agency in Washington State, dedicated to empowering underserved communities with peer-led support, education, and opportunity. He shares his personal journey from growing up in Los Angeles and overcoming hardship, to being guided by a lifelong “missionary spirit” of service.
Through candid conversation, Javan and Christopher dig deep into the power of relatable recovery resources, why authentic connections matter, and how funding and politics can help or hinder crucial services. Javan highlights the importance of culturally competent care, explains his approach to sustainable change, and offers hope for the future as youth and communities step up to create lasting impact.
Resources from the episode:
Learn more about Jones Community Solutions and their work: https://www.jonescommunitysolutions.com/
Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do here: https://www.kcrecovery.org/
The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do here: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/
If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the Washington Recovery Helpline for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/
King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you.
Connect with King County Recovery Coalition online, on Facebook (@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition), or on YouTube (@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition).
If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at heather@kcrecovery.org.
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message
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Join host Christopher Archiopoli on King County Recovery Conversations for an inspiring episode with Javan Jones, CEO and founder of Jones Community Solutions. For over 13 years, Javan has built the only Black-owned behavioral health agency in Washington State, dedicated to empowering underserved communities with peer-led support, education, and opportunity. He shares his personal journey from growing up in Los Angeles and overcoming hardship, to being guided by a lifelong “missionary spirit” of service. Through candid conversation, Javan and Christopher dig deep into the power of relatable recovery resources, why authentic connections matter, and how funding and politics can help or hinder crucial services. Javan highlights the importance of culturally competent care, explains his approach to sustainable change, and offers hope for the future as youth and communities step up to create lasting impact. Resources from the episode: Learn more about Jones Community Solutions and their work: https://www.jonescommunitysolutions.com/ Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do here: https://www.kcrecovery.org/ The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do here: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/ If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the Washington Recovery Helpline for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/ King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Connect with King County Recovery Coalition online, on Facebook (@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition), or on YouTube (@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition). If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at heather@kcrecovery.org. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message