Colleges and universities throughout the United States are recognizing the importance of supporting employees in recovery. While many of these employees credit their sobriety to their workplaces, employers have also benefitted though increased staff retention, improved productivity, and employee loyalty. … 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
MU Extension is partnering with MU ParentLink, Kinship Care Navigator Program, and those in Popular Bluff community with legal expertise to offer an informational legal clinic to individuals providing kinship care to loved ones. Kinship care is when children live … 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 July 7, 2023, Missouri joined over 20 other states in legalizing the use of fentanyl test strips. Congress passed the bill in June, and it was signed in early July (1) and became law on August 28, 2023 (2). … 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
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
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