The participants at River Community were able to enjoy a painting group instructed by our very own Medications Support Counselor, Oriana Gregory. Oriana is not only an amazing team member, she is an artist. She volunteered to lead the residents in painting a colorful nighttime landscape inspired by our own beautiful mountain surroundings. Those who
Let’s celebrate generosity and gratitude this holiday season. Every year, we provide toys and gifts for our program participants to give their children for the holidays. We rely on the generosity of many partners, community members, and staff to collect these gifts. This year, in the giving spirit of the holidays, employees of March Products
In preparation for Red Ribbon Week, Staff and Residents worked together to create this year’s display celebrating child drug prevention with the national theme, “Drug-Free Looks Like Me”. The residents painted a backdrop with the lettering and incorporate it with the Halloween theme. They created masks and hung them in our lobby to make it more exciting. Overall,
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents, and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused
Tobacco-Free Partnership Covina/West Covina announces Breathe Better Live Better campaign for Smoke-Free Housing in Covina. On September 29th, 2021, SMRS’ Tobacco-Free Partnership of Covina/West Covina held the Breathe Better Live Better community forum to explore secondhand smoking regulations in Covina. This event allowed residents, health care professionals, and property managers to express their views regarding secondhand smoke regulations. While the forum
Citizens Business Bank recently hosted its 36th annual Charity Golf tournament to raise money for local non-profit organizations. Albert Grant (Kitchen Supervisor at Rena B), John Catania (Executive Assistant), and Anna Lee (Director of Innovations) had the opportunity to represent Social Model Recovery Systems at the Citizen Business Bank Charity Golf tournament held at Oakmont
In celebration of National Recovery Month, Social Model Recovery Systems joined the OC Recovery Connection Rally last Saturday, September 25, in Kiwanis Land Park, Garden Grove, CA. The purpose of the OC Recovery Connection Rally is to build a network of resources for individuals and families to heal and create growth in recovery. National Recovery Month is a national observance held
To celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day on September 16, the Rena B staff hosted a Cultural Awareness Celebration highlighting the monumental achievement that Mexico gained when they painstakingly won their freedom from Spanish rule. Commonly confused with Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., this holiday celebrates the moment when Father Hidalgo called for Mexico’s independence from Spain in
The last 16 months have been a struggle for everyone due to the pandemic (Covid-19). Opportunities to soak up sun rays at one of Southern California’s most picturesque and beautiful beaches were limited. However, recently our residents of the luxurious Rena B were privileged to partake of this leisure-filled, therapeutic, safe, and sober outing. Enjoying
Pedram Moshfegh, Acting Program Director at Royal Palms recently presented Royal Palms LGBTQ+ Residential Treatment Program to the Transgender Advisory Council of the City of Los Angeles. The purpose of the presentation was to inform the Trans Community that there are some resources available for them at Royal Palms, and that we do not condone violence nor discrimination to any gender or ethnicity.
Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc. (a non-profit 501(c)3 California corporation) provides a variety of Residential, Day Treatment, and Outpatient treatment services for Substance Use or Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health problems.
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