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"Have A Heart" Award

It takes a big heart to work in the field of recovery, where counselors care for clients who have suffered some of the most difficult things life has to offer. In September, as part of L.A. CADAs Rally 4 Recovery, program participants had the opportunity to vote for their favorite L.A. CADA employee, group leader, intern, or staff member. When the votes were tallied, the staff member who was seen as going above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of clients was Ms. Jill Seither. Jill has been a substance abuse counselor with L.A. CADA for the last four years. Prior to that she was a program participant herself as well as a counselor trainee. Her coworkers also highly respect her contributions to the program and value her as a special person who truly deserves to be highlighted. When Jill received her award at the agencys general staff meeting on October 26, 2012, she was visibly touched. With tears in her eyes, I Jill said, this is an awesome recognition- I feel so honored! Congratulations Jill!!

Business Partnership Opportunities...

L.A. CADA would like to announce a business partnership opportunity. Our organization has recently allocated a portion of the L.A. CADA building to be leased out to local businesses. We would love to partner with you and develop mutually beneficial opportunities. Contact Brenda Wiewel @ 562-906-2686 Ex. 103

L.A. CADA Celebrates in September with Recovery Month Radio Show

On behalf of Recovery Month 2012, Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) co-sponsored a radio series on addiction and recovery at KTYM 1460-AM, that was aired from 1 pm to 2 pm each Wednesday throughout September. The first
Several people called in response to the show and, if we touched some lives in a positive way, thats what were here for!

show (Wednesday, September 5) focused on the role of spirituality in recovery and featured L.A. CADA's Clinical Supervisor, Toni Mosley and other guests. The second week (Wednesday September 12) the topic was Trauma and Addiction, featuring Toni Mosley along with L.A. CADA Counselor Dolores Thomas and L.A. CADA volunteer Floyd Edmond. The third week (Wednesday, September 19) addressed Substance Abuse and Stigma with a focus on the family impact of addiction, featuring L.A. CADA Executive Director Brenda Wiewel and other guests. The final week (Wednesday September 26) featured Dr. Gabriel Crenshaw on the topic of youth and addiction. The Good News Radio Magazine is operated through the Charles R. Drew university of Medicine and Science and hosted by Charles McWells. The speakers this month helped our audience receive some excellent information on recovery, said Mr. McWells. Several people called in response to the show and, if we touched some lives in a positive way, thats what were here for!