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
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
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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
Paul Adams
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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
Jeremy Buckley
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Jeremy Buckley

My personal video can be viewed here: Jeremy’s Video Story coming soon! Jeremy Buckley

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September 24, 2018
Jeff King

Helena Argote

My name is Helena, and my sobriety date is February 17, 2018. For a long time, I knew I had an issue. I thought it

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November 10, 2024
Joe Kite
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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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