Monthly Archives: July 2026

What happens when we stop seeing young people as problems to fix and start seeing them as people to understand?  The Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD), a program […]

Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) is proud to celebrate our newest licensed clinician, Denise Hernandez-Felice, whose dedication, perseverance, and passion for helping others continue to inspire us all.  Denise earned her Master of Social Work from Azusa

Social Model Recovery Systems’ growth has always been rooted in our commitment to community.  As SMRS continues to evolve, so does our commitment to strengthening partnerships, advancing community-driven solutions, and

We are excited to announce Jason Cun as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Strategy Officer for Social Model Recovery Systems. Jason brings a diverse background in project management, operations,

Jose Mota-Venegas is passionate about connecting public health strategy with meaningful community action.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Public Health from California State University, Los Angeles in 2020

It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Frank Valdez from Program Supervisor at the Skid Row Care Campus to Project Director at the Maple Health Hub.

Second chances have the power to transform lives. They create hope, restore purpose, and remind us that our past does not define our future. Few people embody those ideals more

The strongest communities are not built overnight. They are built through trust, education, partnership, and people who believe lasting change is possible. For more than 25 years, Lilia Oñate has

Jeannette Dominguez began her journey with Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) in 2023 as a Primary Aide at Bimini. From the start, she has been helping others and has a

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, a time to remind men that taking care of their health matters. This includes not only physical health, but also mental and emotional well-being.