Monthly Archives: November 2016

27
Nov
2016

Clearing the Wreckage of the Past

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Martin Winfield spoke to several of our staff about exemptions, expungements, and reunifications. This meeting was held at Royal Palms. Mr. Winfield, an attorney, originally reached out to our agency to see if there was a way he can volunteer some time to speak with program participants about clearing up legal issues. Many of these

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21
Nov
2016

Veterans Day Celebration at Bimini

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Today program staff and residents gathered and spent the day expressing gratitude for our Veteran men and women for their service to our country. On this very special day our doors were open to friends, family and the community to honor not only our veteran residents and staff but all men and women who have

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18
Nov
2016

Royal Palms Program Director Elected to CCAPP Board

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Michael R. Barnes, Royal Palms Program Director, recently won election to the California Consortium of Addiction Programs & Professionals (CCAPP) Board of Directors. Michael was inducted as an individual member to the Board at CCAPP’s Third Annual Conference in San Diego on October 26th. He will represent Los Angeles. Prior to his accepting this post,

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8
Nov
2016

Michael Fabacher is now a Certified Counselor

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Michael Fabacher of River Community is now a Certified Counselor. Becoming a CADT I will give you the recognition you deserve to move forward in the profession. River Community, Residential Treatment for Adults with Co-Occurring Disorders, is very proud to announce that Michael Fabacher, has passed his Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) exam. Mr. Fabacher worked

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4
Nov
2016

NAMIWalks Success!

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Although we did not meet our goal to collect $10,000 for NAMIWalks, the success lies in our contribution to a cause that will forever be vital as long as man exists on this planet. Many thanks to Team SMRS 16 for continuing to strive to uplift the hearts and give a voice to those who

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3
Nov
2016

Congratulation Jessica Wilson

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Social Model Recovery Systems very own Jessica Wilson decided to jump into the River of our Community with aspirations of becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and on October 27th. The Board of Behavioral Sciences in Sacramento California confirmed this most auspicious accomplishment. Congratulations Ms. Jessica Wilson, your hard work and perseverance are qualities

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2
Nov
2016

Sobriety Birthday Celebration at PCADD

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Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence celebrate Sobriety Birthdays the last Wednesday of every month. In October, we celebrated two participants (Heidy and Elisa) with 1 year sobriety each! Participants shared their experience, strength and hope with their peers, encouraging them to stay with the program, so that they too can experience the gift

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