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

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
Troy Williams-Holmes
LADWP Cares

Troy Williams-Holmes

My name is Troy Williams-Holmes and I am an Alcoholic / Addict. I have slept on sidewalks eaten out of garbage cans and begged at gas

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October 26, 2018
Jeff King

Jonathan Gritzner

How ya doin? My name is Jonathan Gritzner. On November 4th, 2003, I checked into a place called Acton Rehab. I went there because I

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June 6, 2024
Jeremy Buckley
LADWP Cares

Jeremy Buckley

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

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September 24, 2018
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
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
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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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