Changing culture does not come easily. That is what the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative in Missouri is trying to do. Changing cultures most often requires meeting people where they are in that moment. An important ingredient to making change is … 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
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
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
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
The Missouri Behavioral Health Conference was held at the St. Louis Union Station in September. Ann McCauley, the Rural Opioids Technical Assistance (ROTA) Project Director, Chiquita Chanay, the PI on the ROTA grant and the CHEO Director, and Dr. Doug … Continued
