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

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Peer Stories
LADWP Cares

Damon Gangi

I would like to say my addiction started when I picked up my first drug or took my first drink, but it didn’t.  Through working

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February 9, 2018
Jeff King

Joe Gonzalez

Hello, my name is Joe Gonzalez. I have been with LADWP since November 2014. I work in Power Generation as a Controls Mechanic, and I

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January 29, 2026
LADWP Cares

Ralph Jackson

My personal video can be viewed here: Ralph’s Video Hello my name is Ralph Jackson I am a MCH for Power PC&M and I would like

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March 6, 2018
Paul Adams
LADWP Cares

Paul Adams

Hi My name is Paul and I am an alcoholic. I would like to share with you my experience strength and hope. At the age

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April 12, 2017
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
Jeff King

Arnold Hudson

  Hello. My name is Arnold Hudson. I am a recovering addict. I made the decision to use drugs when I was a teenager because

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December 5, 2022
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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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