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
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
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
We know alcohol use disorder (AUD), defined as “a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol, or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems” is prevalent in Missouri (1). In a 2019 … Continued
With February being Black History Month, the overlap of race, stigma, and substance use disorder seemed an appropriate topic. Drug misuse, overdose deaths, and incarceration rates due to drug misuse disproportionately affect BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) individuals and … Continued
Written by Ann McCauley Buddeez Manufacturing Company in Union, Missouri, became the third business in the state to receive the Recovery Friendly Workplace designation. Ann McCauley, the Director of the Rural Opioids Technical Assistance (ROTA) Project and the Recovery Friendly … Continued
“It’s refreshing to work for a company that sees the value in helping employees get back on their feet during the recovery process. Being able to retain their job status without fear is extremely valuable in recovery, it shows them … Continued
“Don’t confuse poor decision-making with destiny. Own your mistakes. It’s ok; we all make them. Learn from them so they can empower you!” – Steve Maraboli Fixing the overcrowded prison population has helped provide recovery services to offenders who suffer … Continued