The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative promotes individual wellness by creating work environments that further mental and physical well-being of employees—proactively preventing substance misuse and supporting recovery from substance use disorders in the workplace community.
Background
Annually, alcohol misuse will cost the U.S. about $249 billion, and illicit drug misuse $193 billion (Office of the Surgeon General, 2016). These are costs of loss productivity of workers and businesses, as well as criminal justice, health care and other related costs.
There are an estimated 87,000 Montanans (2019) who have a substance use disorder, and 92% of them are not receiving treatment. How many of them work for you? People who need treatment and who are in recovery are our employees, our friends, and our family members.
Prevention, treatment and recovery support and services save lives and save resources.
Launching in 2023 and led by United Way of Missoula County, the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative encourages healthy and safe environments where employers, employees and communities collaborate, creating positive change, eliminating stigma and supporting recovery.
Participation Benefits
Get connected to substance misuse and behavioral health information, resources, trainings and services meeting the needs of businesses and organizations of all sizes and readiness.
Receive support from United Way’s Missoula SUDC coalition, Missoula City-County Health Department, Missoula Job Service, and Vocational Rehabilitation and your Recovery Friendly Advisor, providing additional help with customized workplace policy, training or education-related resources.
Retain a healthier, more productive, and more motivated workforce with evidence-based safety programs, policies and practices.
Receive designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace from United Way, and send a strong message to current and potential employees about the positive culture of your workplace.
Working together, we’ll build a stronger workforce in Montana.
Join us today and make your workplace part of the solution. Empowering your employees to start and continue their recovery journey helps both them and your bottom line. It's good business citizenry, it's smart business. And it starts right here.
Montana’s Recovery Friendly Workplace
