Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (CCAR)
Hope Needs Help: Supporting Our Recovery Centers
Hope Needs Help: Supporting Our Recovery Centers
Hope Needs Help: Supporting Our Recovery Centers
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Explore how CCAR Recovery Centers support addiction recovery and why they need help to continue their vital work.
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!A Community Lifeline: CCAR's Fight for Survival
Episode Overview
- CCAR centres face a funding crisis threatening closure.
- Volunteers share how CCAR transformed their recovery journey.
- The centre offers meetings, vocational support, and training opportunities.
- Young People and Family Services programme fosters community engagement.
- The episode calls for community action to keep centres open.
It's nice to have that place where I feel safe and I feel comfortable because it allows me to work on myself without fear of judgment.
In the latest episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, host TJ takes us on a heartfelt journey to the New London Recovery Community Center in Connecticut. With the centre facing a financial crisis, TJ highlights the vital role it plays in the lives of those seeking recovery.
The episode is packed with candid interviews from individuals like John, the impromptu manager, and volunteers Andrew and Ernest, who share their personal stories of recovery and the profound impact CCAR has had on their lives. They discuss the centre's offerings, from meetings and vocational support to volunteer opportunities that could lead to recovery coach training. The conversations shed light on the challenges faced by the community and the essential support provided by the centre.
You'll hear about how these centres foster a sense of belonging and hope, helping people navigate their recovery journey without fear of judgement. Abby, from Young People and Family Services, shares her passion for creating programmes that engage young people and families, emphasising the importance of community involvement. This episode is a call to action for everyone who believes in the power of recovery to help keep these vital centres open.
Dive into this episode to understand why these centres are more than just buildings—they're lifelines for many.