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
The August 10th Recovery Friendly Workplace statewide conference, Reimagining Today’s Workforce, was a success, bringing in just shy of 200 attendees both in- person and virtually. The in-person attendees ranged from all over the state, with other participants traveling from … Continued
Written by Allene Gremaud and Ann McCauley On Thursday, August 10, the University of Missouri Extension convened the second gathering of statewide partners during the Recovery Friendly Workplace: Reimagining Today’s Workforce Conference in Columbia, Missouri. The one-day conference was attended … 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
When we think about substance use, we may tend to think about illicit drug use specifically, but the truth is, some of the more prevalent, legal drugs can be cause for serious health consequences; both in the short and long-term. … Continued
PreventEd in Creve Coeur became our latest Recovery Friendly Workplace Designee. Check out their story! Post created by Douglas Swanson, Field Specialist in Workforce Development for the University of Missouri Extension and edited by Ann McCauley, Rural Opioid Technical Assistance … Continued
Recovery is a journey that requires support and understanding from those around us. For individuals in recovery, navigating the challenges of daily life can be difficult, especially in the workplace. Fostering an environment that supports employees’ wellness and health can … Continued