Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Journey to Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Tamika Holmes
Journey to Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Tamika Holmes
Journey to Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Tamika Holmes
Thursday 24th April 2025
Dr. Tamika Holmes shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to creating a thriving community resource at CCDN.
48 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Compassionate
Honest
Encouraging
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Addiction Prevention Coalition
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Tamika Holmes's inspiring personal journey.
- The services offered by Community Care Development Network.
- The importance of connection in overcoming addiction.
- Real-life impact stories from CCDN's programmes.
- How you can contribute to meaningful community change.
Have you heard the saying, the opposite of addiction is connection?
Grab your favourite cup of coffee or tea and join APC Recovery Cafe for an inspiring chat with Dr. Tamika Holmes, the Founder and Executive Director of Community Care Development Network (CCDN). Dr. Holmes shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to creating a thriving community resource. Growing up with addiction and incarceration in her family, she faced numerous obstacles but used these experiences to fuel her passion for helping others.
You'll hear how she started CCDN with just two girls and grew it into a lifeline for many families, offering food distribution, youth mentoring, and parenting programmes. The episode is filled with touching anecdotes about the real-life impact of CCDN's services, like helping a runaway girl find safety and supporting a young mother to complete her education. Dr. Holmes's story is a testament to resilience and the power of community support.
Don't miss out on this heartfelt conversation that highlights the importance of connection in overcoming addiction and adversity. Tune in to be inspired by the incredible work being done at CCDN and consider how you might contribute to such meaningful change.