Monthly Archives: July 2026

Honoring a Regional Director Whose Journey Came Full Circle Some careers begin with an opportunity. Others grow from life experience, inner strength, and a deep desire to help others. For […]

PCADD AOD recently held a sober celebration to honor participants who reached important milestones in their sobriety journey.  The celebration recognized four participants: one celebrating one year of sobriety, one

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how important it is for every person and family to feel welcomed, understood, and supported when seeking mental

For Monique Rodriguez, her work at Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD), a program of Social Model Recovery Systems, is more than a role. It is work that

Community-Based Housing and Alumni, led by Program Director Brandon James, and Omni Center, led by Program Director James Murrell, hosted a Juneteenth celebration at Omni Center.  The event brought residents,

Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) is proud to welcome Luis Berumen as the new Program Director of Bimini.  Luis brings more than experience to this role. He brings heart, purpose, and

For many men, asking for help is not easy. Some have spent years carrying pain quietly, trying to stay strong, trying to handle everything on their own, or believing they

Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) is proud to celebrate Joanna Gomez,  Program Director at Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD) AOD, on her recent graduation from Los Angeles Southwest College,

Asking for help is not always easy. For many people, it can take time before they feel ready to walk through the door, talk about what they are going through,

At Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS), our strength comes from the dedicated individuals who choose to serve others with compassion, purpose, and commitment.   We are excited to welcome several new