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Recovery Friendly NJ

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Recovery Friendly NJ

Our Mission

Recovery Friendly New Jersey Inc. (RFNJ) is a state-wide endeavor that builds recovery capital through collaboration with businesses and community allies, to create a supportive environment that empowers individuals and family members affected by substance use and cooccurring behavioral health concerns.

Establishing recovery friendly workplaces and communities is a comprehensive approach to combat stigma and implement practices that encourage understanding, shift culture, and provide opportunities for those in recovery to thrive.

At Recovery Friendly NJ, we work closely with the community and businesses to implement policies, provide resources, and offer training to ensure that communities and workplaces are equipped to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and encouragement.

Recovery Friendly Workplaces

The Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative is at the core of the national recovery-friendly movement and integrates the Recovery Ready Workplace practices introduced by the Department of Labor.

Since much of our lives are spent on our vocation, the workplace touches each of the social determinants of health and the four main pillars of recovery:

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Recovery Friendly Workplaces create environments that are understanding, inclusive, supportive, and recovery-ready for employees including family members and loved ones affected by the illness of addiction and on the path to recovery.

We collaborate with businesses to develop recovery-friendly tools, training programs and recovery-ready policies that prioritize the well-being of employees in recovery.

Employers, employees, customers, and society all benefit from a Recovery Friendly Workplace. Among the benefits are an expanded labor force, cost reductions, increased worker well-being, increased retention, improved productivity, reduced health care costs and good for the bottom line.

Primary Objectives of a Recovery Friendly Workplace:

Combat Stigma

RFW is committed to fighting stigma and
fostering cultural change towards substance use and behavioral health concerns. Recognition that addiction is treatable illness similar to other medical conditions.

Realize Financial Benefits

Assist businesses recognize financial benefits from cost reduction, increased productivity, higher retention, improved presenteeism, healthcare savings and tax credits / incentives.

Connection with Resources

Assist businesses to connect with Community partners in areas of healthcare, peer support, treatment, therapy, education, financial, and legal guidance for employees in recovery or affected by SUD.

Employee Safety & Well-being

RFW actively promotes employee wellness and creates a culture of support, empathy, and well-being that can positively impact employee safety and overall health.

Recovery Friendly Communities

Initiated on the success of the Recovery Friendly workplace initiatives, we are committed to building recovery capital through Recovery Friendly Communities across New Jersey. These communities extend the principles of understanding and support beyond the workplace, fostering an environment where individuals, family members, friends and allies in recovery can flourish.

Allies of Recovery

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Here are some of the key components to build a recovery friendly community:

We recognize the crucial role that community allies play in building recovery capital. Through partnerships, education, and advocacy, we work with community leaders to create to strengthen the support system available to those seeking help and develop campaigns to enhance awareness and reduce stigma around substance use and mental health.

New Jersey has wisely invested in establishing Community Peer Recovery Centers in each of its twenty-on counties that are home to key resources for the recovery-friendly initiatives. The peer center network ensures constituents have adequate access and navigation in areas of community support, education, peer support, healthcare accessibility, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery events that improve the success rates in fighting addiction and the lasting effects from the opioid epidemic.

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How to Get Started with Recovery Friendly NJ

Whether you’re a business owner, an individual in recovery, or a community member passionate about making a difference, there are numerous ways to get involved with Recovery Friendly New Jersey. Join us in creating workplaces and communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive in recovery.

Recovery is a journey, and together, we can make New Jersey a leader in supporting individuals on that journey. Join us in building a Recovery Friendly New Jersey!

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