Eric Cohen of ACE Pipe spoke at the Midwest Opioid and Stimulant RFW pre-conference, where he shared his heartfelt, personal story of recovery, and discussed the way in which working in a Recovery Friendly Workplace has helped him to maintain … Continued
The University of Missouri Extension’s office of Community Health, Engagement, and Outreach (CHEO) helped to sponsor the Midwest Rural Opioid and Stimulant Conference and a Recovery Friendly Workplace Pre-conference from September 16 through September 19 at the Overland Park Marriott … Continued
On September 6, 2024, Cockrell Farms of Columbia, Missouri became the first farm in the state to receive the University of Missouri Extension’s Recovery Friendly Workplace designation. The farm has an incredible legacy and has been in the Cockrell family … Continued
By Ann McCauley, Director, Rural Opioids Technical Assistance Program Through a partnership between the University of Missouri Extension Community Health Engagement and Outreach (CHEO) and the Nebraska Safety Council (NSC), the Recovery Friendly Workplace-Missouri program sponsored the Nebraska Safety Council Annual … Continued
By Bolupe Ogunyooye and Ann McCauley Journey to New Life (JTNL), a non-profit organization that has served the Kansas City area for 10 years by facilitating the reentry process for those exiting prison back into general society, was designated as … Continued
On October 24, 2023, the Excel Adult High School in Columbia became the first school in Missouri to earn the Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) designation. The Excel Center is an accredited tuition-free high school that gives adults 21 and older … Continued
written by Amy Patillo, Ed. D., Field Specialist in Labor and Workforce Development with MU Extension Better Life in Recovery is the most recent organization in Missouri to receive designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW). Becoming a RFW demonstrates Better … Continued
By Ann McCauley and Lisa Buchanan On July 19, 2023, two businesses became leaders in St. Louis after completing the requirements to become designated as Recovery Friendly Workplaces. Both businesses have been staples in the St. Louis community for a combined … Continued
By Lisa Buchanan and Ann McCauley On July 6th, 2023, Lisa Buchanan from the Missouri Rural Health Association presented the Recovery Friendly Workplace designation to the Rolla Mission. The mission offers homeless adults over the age of 18 a stable and … Continued
Our Recovery Friendly Workplace team has an exciting opportunity coming up this August. On August 10, we’ll be hosting another community event to bring together key stakeholders, businesses, and individuals to gather, share stories, and learn more about our efforts, … Continued