06/23/2026
Dear Los Angeles Stake Family,
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
If you or someone you love is struggling with any form of addictive behavior, we want you to know that there is hope, there is healing, and you are not alone. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is infinite and can heal all wounds — including those that come from addiction in any of its forms.
We want to gently remind our stake family that addiction is far broader than most of us realize. It can show up in our lives in many ways, including:
Substances (alcohol, drugs, prescription medications)
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Social media and technology
Gambling
Food and eating behaviors (overeating, restricting, bingeing)
Shopping and spending
Video games
Work and busyness
Seeking approval or validation from others
Anger and emotional patterns
Caffeine and sugar
If any of these resonate — even in a small way — this group is for you. Healing Through the Savior is not just for those in crisis. It is for any of us who recognize that we have patterns, habits, or behaviors that we have not been able to change on our own and that we would like to bring to the Savior.
What is Healing Through the Savior: The Addiction Recovery Program?
Healing Through the Savior centers the source of healing and change in Jesus Christ and His Atonement. With permission from Alcoholics Anonymous, LDS Family Services has adapted AA's twelve steps to help participants turn their will and life over to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Using Latter-day Saint scriptures and messages from our prophets and apostles, this program helps individuals experience the miraculous healing power of the Savior. Countless individuals have found freedom, peace, and lasting change through it.
The Savior's Promise:
President Russell M. Nelson has taught: "Whatever questions or problems you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Learn more about His Atonement, His love, His mercy, His doctrine, and His restored gospel of healing and progression. Turn to Him! Follow Him!"
Through His Atonement, no burden is too heavy, no struggle too great, and no person beyond the reach of His healing love.
What to Expect:
Group leaders and a facilitator provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where you can gather with others who understand, learn tools of recovery through brief readings, share if you choose, and receive the steady support of others who are walking this same path toward healing.
Meeting Details:
When: Every Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Westwood Chapel (10740 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024)
Format: Open drop-in group — come any week, no commitment required
Confidentiality: All discussion stays within the meeting. No attendance is kept, and participants are asked to identify by first name only.
Contact Information:
If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to:
Brother Bart Stevens
Phone/Text: (210) 776-5055
Email: [email protected]
Sister Laura Smoot
Phone/Text: (801) 815-7070
Email: [email protected]
Elder Sharman Smoot
Phone/Text: (801) 628-6060
Email: [email protected]
If the time or in-person format does not work for you, please contact Brother Stevens or the Smoots to discuss other options.
You Are Not Alone:
All inquiries are kept completely confidential. We invite anyone who is seeking healing, hope, and peace through Jesus Christ to join us. The Savior stands ready with open arms.
"And he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy... that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities." (Alma 7:12)
With Love,
President Ames
