Our Story

The Matt Talbot Center (MTC) was founded in 1985 by Gregg Alex, Thomas Zurcher, and a group of Seattle businessmen who wanted to impact homelessness in Seattle. MTC started as a day center providing food and relief from the streets for community members in need. Over time, our founders and staff recognized the need to address the root causes of homelessness, and the Center expanded its services to offer a year-long intensive outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) recovery program and wraparound services.

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In the decades we've served the Seattle community, we have expanded our programs and evolved to implement informed, effective strategies that address the immediate and long-term needs of the individuals we serve. Today, MTC is a Washington state licensed clinical intensive outpatient substance use disorder recovery program that serves adults age 18 and up experiencing SUD, homelessness, and mental health issues. Our work continues to evolve with the needs of our community and is shaped by clinically proven best practices, industry standards, and a community-driven approach.

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Learn more about our program and services here.