Joe Holley
Interventionist
Sober Coach
Treatment Placement
True southern hospitality has slowly become something of the past. However, once you hear “Cajun” Joe Holley speak, you begin to think it never faded: “Yes, sir,” “Yes, Ma’am,” “Please and Thank You.” Hearing of Joe’s upbringing and background, one may find ambiguous information regarding his upbringing and his life’s path. Born a son of a Sergeant-Major Marine in southern Louisiana, Joe was raised in a moderate, French-cultured family. His mother was the epitome of a “southern bell.” Family made growing up as a child everything dreams are made of. Everything was perfect. Perfect until Joe had his first encounter with alcohol at the age of 7.
From that point, age 7, life began taking Joe down the road of addiction. Starting with alcohol as a boy and ending with crack-cocaine as a man, the path Joe stumbled down let him to rock bottom; a series of beatings by dope dealers, profusely chased for money owed, and having a bad trip on the floor of a hotel. November 4th, 1991 Joe left his home state of Louisiana and checked himself into treatment. His life of sobriety began. Not long passed and hope was restored.
Prior to getting clean at 21, Joe worked as an offshore fisherman. He’s spent his life on a motorcycle and in numerous clubs that accompany the lifestyle. Joe got his foot in the door working the night shift at a county detox center in Riviera Beach. This was a rough location when the sun went down. From the detox center, Joe moved on to work in half ways and treatment centers.
Joe now resides with his family in south Florida. Because his experience on the streets, Joe is able to easily connect with suffering alcoholics and addicts. His motivation is derived from his choice to focus on the future potential for, what some consider, societies outcasts. What sends him through the door is the idea of an addict being bullied or taken advantage of. Joe has been sober for more than 20 years now and has helped hundreds find their way back to happiness. “Cajun” Joe Holley is now doing professionally what southern men are known for: helping others.
