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Recovery Friendly Workplaces

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What is a RFW?

Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFW) is an MRJC program that partners with employers to provide a safe and stable workplace for those in recovery.

 

These workplaces can also provide workforce skills for those who are reentering society from incarceration. 

Why do we need RFW?

For many peers, incarceration and substance use disorder can be barriers to employment. So, each RFW reduces barriers and stigma related to substance use and incarceration. These efforts create equal access to treatment and promote independent living.

At MRJC, We Prioritize...

Language

MRJC and its programs strive to use recovery sensitive language to create safe space for those in recovery or those who have been impacted by substance use through a loved one. 

opportunity

MRJC and its programs uses surrounding certified Recovery Friendly (NC) workplaces to connect peers with safe and healthy employment.

advocacy

Given that 1 in 2 people have been impacted by personal substance use or substance use by a loved one, MRJC uses its position in the community to advocate for those in vulnerable situations in terms of employment. 

Cost-effective STRATEGY

Employees in recovery save employers $8,500 (on average) annually on costs related to productively, turnover, healthcare, and absenteeism.  

Interested in becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace?

Please prepare a brief letter of interest, be willing to attend an orientation session,

and implement RFW tools. Apply for designation below!

RFW orientations typically take one to two hours

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