Monthly Archives: June 2022

On May 26th, several of our SMRS staff attended the annual ACHSA Luncheon (Association of Community Human Service Agencies).  We were honored to have Anders Corey, Health Deputy for Supervisor […]

Story by A. Rebecca Heming Just got back from the NAMI walk and am sitting at my desk.  It’s funny how life can be a circle at times. 19 years

Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS), convened a listening session with House Majority Whip James Clyburn and Congresswoman Karen Bass as well as City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson to hear from former

Story by Maria Reyes In 2009, I was court-ordered to Rena B to complete a year in a residential treatment program. At that time, I was known as a runner

Staff and Residents of Social Model Recovery Systems joined forces to support NAMIWalks Your Way 2022 together with different organizations in Los Angeles County. Everyone gathered in Grand Park Los

On Wednesday, May 18, Bimini staff and residents went to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles to celebrate International Museum Day.   The goal was for the residents to have

Mariposa Staff and Residents attended Women in The Spirit Retreat at Camp Williams in Azusa, CA. The mission of this event is for women in recovery to come together and

On Sunday, May 8, Bimini residents celebrated Mother’s Day by remembering the mothers who passed away. The residents spoke about their best childhood memories and one stated, “I am strong

River Community Azusa celebrated Denim Day recently to raise awareness and show support for sexual assault survivors. All staff and residents wore denim and had an educational art group activity

River Community‘s Ms. Anna Rodriguez and Mr. Scott Smith are now Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC I)!! Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Smith worked very hard to get certified while