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

Author: LADWP Cares

William Arriola

My personal video can be viewed here: William’s video Hello my name is William; I have worked here at DWP for 29 years and I am a recovering addict/alcoholic. I grew up in Los Angeles and attended private school from 4th through 12th. I was in the 7th grade when I was introduced to pot and… Continue reading William Arriola

Steve Torres

My personal video can be viewed here: Steve’s video Hello My name is Steve Torres and I would like to share my story with all of you. I started drinking alcohol at the young age of 16 years old. I grew up with 4 older brothers in the city of Santa Barbara. Growing up in a… Continue reading Steve Torres

Rafael Lopez

My personal video can be viewed here: Rafael’s video Hello, My name is Rafael Lopez. I am a EDMS at the Contract Operations lincoln Heights District. I have been sober for the past 23 years and married for 21. I am blessed to have a 20 year old daughter in college and a 15 year old… Continue reading Rafael Lopez

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 had never even been kicked out of a bar.  There was no catastrophic incident, but I hit rock bottom.  Drinking, I thought, made life more bearable. I self medicated with… Continue reading New Hope

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 time avoiding responsibility and generally wasting my time “having fun”. By the time I was two years into the apprenticeship, I was in danger of failing out because of my… Continue reading Dan Grout

LADWP/IBEW-Local 18/JSTI