Recent News

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.  

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Social Model Recovery Systems was recently awarded a grant to address Stimulant Use Disorder in communities of color who have been negatively impacted by the War on Drugs. A Peer Specialist will be joining our team at Mid Valley Outpatient to improve participant engagement and connections with culturally mindful community resources. We are grateful for

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Stepping Stones recently celebrated the opening of its new playground for the kids living with their mothers while in treatment. The playground’s design, equipment, and labor were a generous donation from the Champion Foundation. The ceremony was hosted by Chaplain Dave Truax who acknowledged Chris and Retha Champion and the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Also

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The Staff at River Community Covina and Wellness Center teach our participants how to love themselves, the importance of self-care, and other important things that help a participant improve their self-esteem. Some of our participants who first come in seeking treatment have been on drugs and living on the streets for many years. More than

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River Community Residential Facility, a program of Social Model Recovery Systems, hosted their annual Harvest Feast. This year’s turnout was amazing, an excess of 250 people attended. Among our attendees were residents from River Community as well as residents from our sister programs and their families. We also invited staff from other programs to attend

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River Community Covina Counselor, Theresa, presented to the participants on the history and culture of  The Native American tribe, Mescalero Apache. Not only did Theresa present, but she also invited two Native American men to sing songs, answer questions, and beat the drum which is said to sound just like a heart beat. While listening

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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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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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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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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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