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

William Arriola

My personal video can be viewed here: William’s video Hello my name is William and I am a recovering child of God, free from my drug

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January 18, 2017
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
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
Daniel Hawk
LADWP Cares

Daniel Hawk

My personal video can be viewed here: Daniel’s Video I started with DWP in 2012 as an electrical craft helper. Worked through the ranks as an

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April 17, 2017
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
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
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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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