{"id":17919,"date":"2025-06-04T10:27:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialmodelrecovery.org\/staging\/8105\/?p=17919"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:28:54","slug":"pcadd-welcomes-joanna-gomez-as-program-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialmodelrecovery.org\/staging\/8105\/2025\/06\/pcadd-welcomes-joanna-gomez-as-program-director\/","title":{"rendered":"PCADD Welcomes Joanna Gomez as Program Director"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re thrilled to announce that Joanna Gomez, who first poured her heart into Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) Bimini residential program, is now taking the helm as Program Director of the Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD), SMRS\u2019 outpatient program in Pasadena.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When Joanna Gomez <\/strong>first walked through SMRS\u2019 <\/em>doors in 2019, she knew exactly why she was there. Having wrestled with addiction herself, she understood the fear, the hope, and the small victories that light the way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cRecovery gave me a second chance,\u201d she says, \u201cand now I want to help others find theirs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

After two years at Bimini<\/em>, Joanna stepped away to dive deeper into her growth, earning her addiction studies certification. SMRS<\/em> was always in her heart, so she returned two years later ready to pour everything she\u2019d learned back into her work. A year ago, she enrolled in sociology classes at Southwest College to further broaden her perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joanna\u2019s<\/strong><\/em> dedication has touched many lives at Bimini. Here\u2019s how her residents expressed their gratitude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With her renewed expertise and passion stoked by fresh insights, Joanna embraces a new chapter in outpatient care. \u201cI\u2019ll miss my Bimini family,\u201d<\/em> she admits with a warm smile, but she\u2019s equally energized to roll up her sleeves and tackle the unique challenges and rewards that come with serving clients at PCADD. She\u2019s truly grateful for the opportunity SMRS has given her and for all the support she\u2019s received along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joanna\u2019s<\/strong> philosophy is simple: create a space where everyone feels safe speaking up, sharing ideas, and even stumbling sometimes. \u201cMy team\u2019s voice matters,\u201d <\/em>she says. \u201cWhen we\u2019re honest about challenges, we solve them together.\u201d <\/em> Whether it\u2019s celebrating a participant\u2019s first sober month or brainstorming fresh outreach events, Joanna\u2019s door (and inbox!) is always open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When tough days hit, she reminds herself how far she\u2019s come and who she\u2019s doing it for. \u201cEvery obstacle is a chance to learn,\u201d <\/em>she reflects. And that curiosity, combined with her lived experience, is exactly what makes her leadership so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please join us in congratulating Joanna Gomez on her well-earned promotion. With her compassion, grit, and rock-solid belief in second chances, we know PCADD is about to soar.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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