Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder(SUD)/opioid use disorder (OUD) as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFWs encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.
Recovery Saves.
There are an estimated 629,000 individuals in Michigan in recovery. (2018-2019 NSDUH data for Michigan). People in recovery are our employees, our customers, our friends, and our family members. Businesses save millions each year by supporting staff impacted by or in recovery.
Improve Productivity.
Businesses across the United States reduce the cost associated with lost productivity, when they provide recovery friendly environments.
Increase Attendance.
Employees who are supported in their recovery are more likely to be productive at work.
Harness Creativity.
Employees in recovery are assets to businesses as they bring a range of critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity to the workplace.
Improved Health.
Employees in recovery utilize health benefits less, saving companies more.
A Recovery Friendly Workplace
Acknowledges
the needs of employees who may be impacted by substance misuse, the process of recovery, and the opportunity to provide a supportive work environment.
Offers Support
to employers and employees, providing opportunities to increase safety and wellness through best practices, policies, and connections to resources.
Educates
by providing learning opportunities and tools to increase the understanding of substance misuse, the disease of addiction, resources, and recovery supports.
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