Purpose Church, led by pastors Ashley and Josh Harrison, has proudly become the first church in Missouri to receive the Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW)designation. Becoming a RFW means an organization will promote employee well-being by supporting substance use recovery and reducing stigma. This … Continued
“When it came to doing the RFW designation, it was kind of a no-brainer for us, ” said Moon Yoga’s founder and owner, Amber Treece in the designation ceremony held on March 1, 2025. The small, cozy ceremony was short … Continued
Local Motion and Missourians for Responsible Transportation (MRT), two affiliated nonprofits advocating for safer infrastructure for walking, biking, and transportation for all joined the Recovery Friendly Workplace Designees. Both businesses completed their trainings and were awarded their designation certificates. Local … Continued
Are you interested in gathering data on healthy behaviors or outcomes in your county? Or are you interested in gathering insight on the leading agricultural products in your county? You can gather data on these as well as much more … Continued
The Stigma Campaign kicked off in 2024 to educate and inform interested parties about its importance. The goal is to reach all interested audiences by fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of addressing stigma and the steps that can … Continued
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
University of Missouri Extension Community Health Engagement and Outreach (CHEO) is working statewide to offer two courses to community members. The Brain and the Disease of Addiction This course helps people to understand the impact addiction can play on a … Continued