Recovery Friendly Workplace

Leadership

The RFW Program Managers are responsible for managing the overall operations of the initiative, working with the MI RFW Taskforce, coordinating efforts with the Recovery Friendly Advisors and Recovery Community Organization (RCO) partners, and developing new opportunities and connections to support employers and the community. They can assist in the coordination of trainings within your organization to help develop a supportive environment. If you have questions about the initiative, including materials, training, or processes, please contact us.

• Nicki Gabel, Program Manager, MPHI
• Keoshia Banks, Project Manager, MPHI

The Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative has been guided by a group of diverse business leaders who comprise the RFW Taskforce. Each member has provided valuable oversight and guidance for this project and the resources included.

• Ahmad Ballout, ACCESS
• Alyssa Tumolo, Substance Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan
• Amy Brune, Face Addition Now
• Amber Dulimba, Families Against Narcotics
• Andrea Owens, Hour Glass Testing
• Angela Spino, Detroit Recovery Project, Inc.
• Bill Bogle, Macomb Community College
• Brenda Byers, Manthei Wood Products
• Brian Cousins, Skywood Recovery

• Chris Perry, Jamie Daniels Foundation
• Erica Guice, Becker Orthopedic
• David LaFave, Dawn Farm
• Joyce Fetrow, Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium (NMORC)
• Kimara Mayberry, Platinum Consulting Group
• Mike Jeffries, Health Management Systems of America
• Robert Colley, Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project
• Robin Floyd, Detroit Public Safety Headquarters
• Sinziana Luchian

Recovery Friendly Advisors (RFAs)

• RFAs are located around the state and provide a valuable understanding of the needs of their communities, knowledge of resources, and potential challenges. They are an important resource for all organizations and their employees.
• RFAs by Service Area (click here)
• RFAs support interested employers in finding evidence-based practices to meet their individualized needs.
• RFAs help employers develop and sustain the RFW Initiative in the workplace.
• RFAs consult with employers to plan trainings related to substance use disorder, behavioral health, and addiction that are tailored to the company’s specific needs.
• RFAs provide employers with information and resources to promote health, well-being, and recovery for themselves and their family members.