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 Stories

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Daniel Hawk
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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 apprentice,  now a journeyman lineman. I have been clean and sober since 2007. 

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Bernie Rogers

My personal video can be viewed here: Bernie’s video My name is Bernard and I’m an alcoholic and addict. I am a currently employed by the Department of Water and Power and have over 37 years of City service.

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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 of 12 -16 I was the drink runner for my parents parties. Everyone

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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