Social Model Recovery Systems

The Tobacco-Free Partnership Maywood/Montebello has created an informational video on Senate Bill 793. To learn more, please click on video below. https://drive.google.com//1iYP1lXfqAZAYDLW61FLrbahlh/view

Mariposa and Stepping Stones provide comprehensive residential drug and alcohol treatment for women (and women with children) in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Based on a social model philosophy, we believe that abstinence from drugs and alcohol is but a beginning. Anger Management, Parenting, Relapse Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Family Reunification are also integral parts of the treatment process. Groups and individual sessions are facilitated by certified counselors. Additional linkages to mental health and medical services are provided as needed.

Our Social Model Recovery Systems programs have been showing their support by creating some awareness surrounding Red Ribbon Week. We have turned our facilities red, wore red ribbons, and shared the history with our staff and residents. Residents at River Community created Pledge Cards and Mid Valley Outpatient created a Red Ribbon Week wall. Red Ribbon Week has been a reminder of how communities can pull together to battle against drugs and promote drug-free lives!

On August 13, 2007, I checked in to the Bimini Recovery Center. After other attempts to stay sober in my past, I decided to try one more time. This time, I was going to do whatever the program instructed, because my way was not working. Was it easy? No, but I had great people around me that would not give up on me and refused to let me give up on myself. As I started to gain a true understanding of what I suffered from and a willingness to help others, I began to believe tha...t I could recover and I could live my life free of addiction. Then, I was given a chance to be a volunteer and later given an opportunity to work at the very same recovery center that changed my life. Now, I have over 13 years of sobriety. I know that it’s all due to programs like Mary Lind Recovery Centers and Social Model Recovery Systems that had a desire to care for my life even when I didn’t. I am and will be forever grateful." See more

The Tobacco-Free Partnership Covina/West Covina, a program of Social Model Recovery Systems, was cordially invited by the mayor pro tem of Covina to present on the public health issue of secondhand smoke on October 20th, 2020. Staff alongside our youth leaders presented the dangers of secondhand smoke, tobacco waste, and healthy alternatives to smoking. The images shared were taken during our virtual Summer Photovoice Art Workshops. Members of the Covina City Council strongly... supported introducing a policy that would remedy secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing. Members of our Stamp Out Smoke (SOS) Covina Coalition showed their support during public comment. Join us in celebrating the health and wellness of future generations who will hopefully breathe easier and live longer from these efforts. To view the video: 1) Visit the website: https://covina.12milesout.com/ 2) Click on the link to the October 20th 2020 meeting or copy and paste the link below to your browser: https://covina.12milesout.com//4aec6a60-b2eb-4409-95cb-174 3) Click on Presentation D button and it will jump to our presentation.

Well Done, Adelene & Charles!

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day encourages us to clean out our medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired medications. It also reminds us to properly store medications from unauthorized access and use. Visit bit.ly/DTBD2020 to find a collection site near you so you can dispose of prescription pain medications, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices in a safe and responsible way this Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. #TakeBackDay #takebackday2020 #losangelescounty

"I started my drinking career at 10 or 11 years of age. Once I got older, I thought that’s what grown adults did, until I started going in and out of jail, getting kicked out of my mom’s house, losing jobs, not being able to stay in relationships, and almost losing my life in a serious accident. I received treatment at Bimini and Rena B, but was discharged for drinking off the property and coming back drunk. Royal Palms was the last house on the block for me to where the light came on and I got a sponsor and started volunteering. Life began to change for me. The former Program Director at Royal Palms called me into his office, because he had gotten word that I was looking for a job. Royal Palms is a place that I truly love. My mission for every resident that walks into treatment here is to succeed, because if I can do it, they can also."

SOCIAL MODEL RECOVERY SYSTEMS... If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or substance abuse, please call today for a no cost screening (877) 507-6242 or seee www.SocialModel.com

WE'RE HIRING! Some of our open positions include: -Substance Use Disorder Counselor -Mental Health Counselor... -Medication Support Counselor -Case Aide -Case Manager -Clinical Coordinator -Group Facilitator Visit socialmodel.com/employment for more information!

"My life changed forever the day I walked into the doors of Mariposa. I was a 20-year-old girl lost and broken. I had no clue that the journey through treatment was going to help me in my future. The only goal I had at that time was to prove to the Department of Children and Family Services that I was a fit mother and worthy to have my child back in my care. I successfully completed 7 months of treatment at Mariposa and regained custody of my son. I transitioned into sober li...ving and began volunteering at Mariposa. Mariposa was a safe haven for me, so therefore I stayed close by. I was too afraid to fall or slip back into active addiction. I expressed my gratitude through my hard work and dedication as a volunteer. I was offered a job at Mariposa and was in disbelief. 'How could a person like me, who did the things I did in my life be worthy enough for this opportunity?' Simple a person believed in me when I couldn’t even believe in myself. My start date was April 1st, 2008. It was no April Fools’ prank. I was blessed with an opportunity to give back to the community and through that process discover my potential. I became the Program Coordinator at Mariposa and worked there for 6 years. I left SMRS for a few years, to grow and ultimately expand my skill set. That did not last long. I found my way back to Social Model Recovery Systems and began working at Bimini as the Program Coordinator and shortly after became the Program Director. Last year, I moved programs. I currently work at Rena B as the Program Director, and I am completely grateful for the immense opportunities that I’ve been given here at SMRS. I’m thankful for those who believed in me when I could not believe in myself Thank you! Today, I’m an Alumni and a Leader of Social Model Recovery Systems and have 13 years free from active addiction! It is possible for all your dreams to come true! I am grateful for my family here at Social Model Recovery Systems. I leave you with this quote, 'You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.' Maya Angelou."

We strive to be of maximum service to our residents and our community. We are a nurturing and supportive program focusing on providing tools and resources needed to embrace second chances and a life of integrity and success.