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
Jeff King

Mike Tracy

Hi. My name is Mike Tracy, and I’ve been employed by the Department since 2015 as an Maintenance and Construction Helper with General Construction at

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June 6, 2024
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

New Hope

I had never been arrested or ticketed for driving while I was intoxicated.  I had never lost my kids, my job, or my home.  I

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November 14, 2016
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

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

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
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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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