Options for Recovery / PCN
Farewell to Kim Archuletta, L.C.S.W.

It is with sadness that the Division of Community Services bids farewell to Kim Archuletta, L.C.S. W.  Kim accepted a position as Clinical Director for Serenity House in Escondido.  Kim wrapped up her duties as Director of Options for Recovery and Perinatal Care Outreach Program in January.  Kathie Morgan, L.C.S.W. and Frances Fant have assumed managerial duties for Options for Recovery and Perinatal Care Outreach respectively.

Kim began her association with UCSD in 1989 as a Senior Community Health Program Representative.  She joined Options for Recovery at its inception, participating in its design and implementation.  Kim started out as an East County case manager and provided home visits to a caseload of 30 women.

Kim later developed an intern training program for M.S.W. graduate students at San Diego State University.  Many of her proteges have gone on to leadership positions in the community.  Her clients have also been successful in recovering from addiction, delivering healthy drug free infants, and taking the responsibility for parenting them.

Kim contributed to all of the programs developed within the Division of Community Services including the Perinatal Care Outreach Program, Cal-Learn, and San Diego BRIGHT Families.  Kim became the Director of Options for Recovery in 1995.  While at UCSD she obtained her license as a clinical Social Worker (LCSW), became a board member of the California Women's Commission of Alcohol and Drug Dependencies as well as an active member of the March of Dimes, San Diego Chapter Public Affairs Committee.