ADoddle: Building Bridges with Community Mapping
We're about helping people to find that help and support or find where they can volunteer. Finding your magic can sometimes come from a surprise in place and, as you say, it might be the local history club, it might be the cat protection society, along with other therapies, put together a whole jigsaw that helps you to recover.
What if finding support in your community was as easy as looking at a map? In this episode of the Recovery Devon Podcast, Jaki King, a digital entrepreneur from Devon, shares her journey of turning lived mental health experiences into ADoddle Community Mapping. Jaki’s vision was nothing short of ambitious, what she calls a 'big, hairy, audacious plan'. ADoddle maps are more than just a tool—they’re a lifeline for those seeking connection and support in their local areas.
By integrating recovery values like hope, choice, and community, these maps help people discover local events, essential services, and supportive businesses right on their doorstep. Jaki dives into the challenges she faced while bringing ADoddle to life and discusses the future of this innovative project. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't just a personal journey but a collective effort that can spark radical changes in mental health support systems.
Tune in to hear how ADoddle is making a difference, one map at a time.