Zach, alcoholic. I spent 14 years drinking and “partying,” literally killing myself. In April 2018, I landed two 5150’s in back-to-back weeks, detoxed, drank even more and finally said “I need help.” On April 19, 2018, I walked into Socorro and have been sober...
It took me a long time, and a lot of hard work, to become the man I had become. I’m not sure that I could even call that person a man. I’m not sure where I got my idea of what cool was, but I know...
In 1998, Marlene asked me if I would be willing to start a new group for the clients of CRI-Help. Since I was finishing up my MA in Pastoral Theology, I started what became the Spiritual Exploration group. Two years later, she asked me if...
It was a hot day in July of 1981 and I had been at CRI-Help for about 3 months. It was lunchtime and like clockwork, the technician on duty stood outside the dormitory and bellowed for us to come downstairs for chow. Back then, the...
Hello, my name is Marlene and “I am an addict”. I learned those words many years ago, and I think that it is one of the most profound statements I have ever made. When I came to CRI-Help, in July of 1971, the program had...
Just over twenty years ago, on July 4, 2000, I walked through the side gate of CRI-Help, after paroling from CIW. I was first introduced to CRI-Help, while serving a year violation. A wonderful man by the name of Wallace R. came to a Treatment Provider...
The following letter was in the December 1972 issue of the CRI-Help Crier. It was sent by ED Davis who was, at the time, LAPD Chief of Police. Among the five people identified in the letter were Mary Neil, the Co-Founder of CRI-Help, and four...
SUMMARY Assist clients in discovering a way of life that can be lived without the use of chemicals. Support clients through the recovery process. Assist clients in the exploration of their lifestyle, emphasizing patterns of behavior. DESCRIPTIONS OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Keep a schedule of regular counseling appointments with...
Position Title: Chemical Dependency Caseworker Location: George T. Pfleger Center, 11027 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 Description of Duties & Responsibilities: Complete a bio-psycho-social assessment for each client; develop a treatment plan which includes goals and objectives, and document progress or lack of progress the client...
BASIC FUNCTION: The Records Analyst is responsible for monitoring Chemical Dependency Worker (CDW) documentation in all client files. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors documentation in client files. Identifies and documents weaknesses, immediately providing feedback to staff members. in order to make necessary corrections. Reviews assessments, treatment plans, progress...