Monthly Archives: February 2023

Bruce Boardman, CEO

Social Model Recovery Systems celebrated African American History Month at the main office by gathering for a barbecue featuring ribs, chicken, shrimp, and other traditional dishes and decorating our lobby with African American history-themed decor. Before we gathered for a sumptuous feast prepared by Brandon James, we had an African American presentation. Ms. Ann Houston-Sago

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On February 17, Social Model Recovery Systems conducted an “Admission Process and Documentation Training” led by our Senior Clinical Director, Pedram Moshfegh. The training focused on the New SMRS Admission and Real Time Quality Control Review Process, ASAM Assessments, Treatment Planning, and Discharge Planning. A thorough review of proper documentation including patient’s medical history, current

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Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) is a system of programs designed to help individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) to recover from addiction. These programs are based on the social model of addiction, which views addiction as a disease that is best treated through social support and peer interaction, rather than medical intervention alone. SMRS’

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On February 8th, Social Model Recovery Systems held its All-Agency Meeting with a Lunar New Year theme. It was a successful event. Staff from different programs came together and shared important information that encouraged trust, strengthened the agency’s culture, and boosted team bonding. The event started with the explanation of the theme, Lunar New Year

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River Community, a program of Social Model Recovery Systems is celebrating its 36-year anniversary of providing treatment services. Our treatment program provides recovery services to people with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders. River Community is one of Social Model Recovery Systems’ treatment programs located in a beautiful mountain setting alongside the San Gabriel River

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