As we recognize National Recovery Month, it’s essential to highlight how workplaces can play a vital role in supporting employees recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). Learn more about how your organization can become a recovery supportive workplace in the toolkit below.
What is a recovery-supportive workplace? A recovery supportive workplace focuses on preventing substance use disorder by fostering a healthy, safe environment, supporting employees in recovery, and creating opportunities for them to join or reenter the workforce. The NIH’s analysis highlights recovery-friendly programs across 31 states working toward these goals.
Why should you consider it? Recovery supportive workplaces offer many benefits, including reduced stigma, increased employee retention, and a more productive and engaged workforce. The Hub outlines 8 specific reasons why your business should become recovery-friendly.
How Can You Start? The first step is understanding how to integrate recovery support into your workplace culture. Kelsey Moreira, the sober founder and CEO of Doughp, shares her insights on building a recovery supportive business in this piece from Forbes.
Where do I go from here? To become a designated recovery supportive workplace, start by learning the three main types: recovery-friendly, recovery-ready, and workplace supported recovery. The National Safety Council shares more on these types and your next steps for becoming one.
