Monthly Archives: May 2026

Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) was honored to participate in a recent discussion with the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Los Angeles County leaders, and […]

Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD) proudly congratulates Daniel “Cohry” Osborne for passing the CADTP exam and becoming a certified Substance Use Counselor. Behind the certification is a

“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” This quote by Carol Welch, a neuromuscular therapist, articulates the powerful role physical activity, such

Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD) AOD recently organized a special hiking day for participants at Monrovia Canyon Park led by PCADD AOD Program Director Joanna Gomez and

Team Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) was represented by Dr. Anna Lee, John Catania, Albert Grant, Ray Aguilar, and our newest member, Jason Cun at the Sixth Annual Step on

Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) recently held its quarterly All-Agency Meeting, bringing together staff from across programs and departments. CEO Bruce Boardman welcomed everyone and shared reflections from participant surveys

At Social Model Recovery Systems, healing is often found in the simple moments of care and connection. In a simple check-in that feels real. In someone noticing when something is

National Prevention Week (NPW), observed from May 10, 2026, to May 16, 2026, is a nationwide public health observance led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize how mental health touches every part of our lives, and to encourage staff and partners to actively promote whole-person care