LADWP/IBEW-Local 18/JSTI

A joint company-union program

peer volunteer program

Help with alcohol and substance use disorder or coping with a loved one’s alcohol/substance use disorder

Peer Highlight

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Peer Stories
LADWP Cares

Rafael Lopez

My personal video can be viewed here: Rafael’s video Hello, My name is Rafael Lopez. I am a EDMS at the Contract Operations lincoln Heights District.

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January 17, 2017
LADWP Cares

Bobby Shank

I’ve been a DWP employee since 2011, starting as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee and currently as a Steam Plant Operator at Haynes Generating Station. I’m

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December 9, 2019
LADWP Cares

Bernie Rogers

My personal video can be viewed here: Bernie’s video My name is Bernard and I’m an alcoholic and addict. I am a currently employed by the

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April 12, 2017
Jeff King

David Lopez

Hello, my name is David Lopez. I’m an addict and alcoholic in recovery. My sobriety date is May 22, 2018. I was first introduced to

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June 6, 2024
LADWP Cares

Dan Grout

Electric Distribution Mechanic – Van Nuys District I’ve been with the Department of Water and Power for 12 years. Before getting hired, I spent my

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November 14, 2016
Joe Kite
LADWP Cares

Joe Kite

My personal video can be viewed here:Joe’s Video Hello My name is Joe Kite and I am a recovering alcoholic/addict. I’d like to tell you

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April 19, 2017
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We appreciate the cooperation with PG&E / IBEW Local 1245 for allowing us to model our program after theirs.

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