Special Board of Aldermen 06-08-2021 Page 4
So obviously if you have any questions about that or some of the things that Waypoint or other recovery friendly
workplaces are doing, I'm certainly happy to answer your questions. | just wanted to reference some major resources.
We do giv a full training on the details of NH 2-1-1 and the Doorway which I’m pretty sure youre all familiar with as well
as Revive Recovery Center, the Public Health Network, and the Greater Nashua Mental Health Organization, and all of
those are key resources for us in your local area as well as we have a lot of national and statewide resources that we
promote. As Borja mentioned and as we are continuing to work very closely with NOMMI as well as a pilot program out of
Dover called the Dover Mental Health Alliance. We realize that there is a real correlation between mental health and
recovery and we always want to highlight that and also provide as | do with most every presentation the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline, the text line, and also a mention of peer support agencies which not everyone is familiar with. These
are agencies that provide no cost, pure base support for those with mental illness, and they also have warm lines. So if
it’s not a crisis, it is an opportunity to talk with a peer that you can just talk with and hopefully that is a bridge to the next
step in terms of somebody’s appropriate level of care.
This is our contact information here. Our website — recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com is a place you can go to find out more
information about the initiative and, again, if anyone watching would like to submit a letter of interest, that takes about
one minute and that’s right on our website. We also have a strong presence on social media. Borjais one of four
panelist that you saw in the last clip there and that entire business panel is on our Linkedin page or | can send you a link
to that.
So without further ado, I'm wondering if! can invite Mayor Donchess to read the City of Nashua’s Declaration.
Mayor Donchess
Well thank you. Madam President should | proceed?
President Wilshire
Mayor, please.
Mayor Donchess
Well first | want to thank Ms. Morton-Clark for all of the work that you've put in and for the important initiative that you’ve
brought to the State of New Hampshire and now to the City of Nashua. We definitely want to be a recovery friendly
workplace. | will go ahead and read the Declaration which you’ve referred to:
“Nashua is a welcoming city where the contributions of all are valued and celebrated. A strong
dedication to serving the community, teamwork, integrity and respect are the foundations of our
city government. The City of Nashua is committed to a healthy, safe and stigma-free work
environment. With our enrollment in the state’s Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative, we now
have greater resources to improve upon this commitment. This initiative encourages an
environment in which employers, employees and community members can collaborate to create
positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by substance use disorder and mental
health issues. In order to achieve a high level of employee health, employee safety and
productivity, we continue to encourage all employees to reach out for help and support for
themselves or a loved one. Nashua is connected with The Doorway of Greater Nashua, Greater
Nashua Mental Health, Revive Recovery and many other local organizations offering peer-based
support for people affected by or afflicted with substance use disorder and for those suffering from
mental health issues. Nashua is a caring community with a city government that strives every day
to help all in its embrace live their best lives and achieve success.”
That is the Declaration that we have worked on with the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative and again | want to
thank Ms. Morton-Clark for bringing this to us and working so closely with our employee team who are all here. Thank
you all for all of your efforts, city employees in helping us bring this initiative forward.
Karen Morton-Clark
Thank you Mayor and with that | would like to invite Chery! Lindner on my behalfto present you with the Recovery
Friendly Workplace official designation certificate. I'll read what is on the certificate as she is approaching:
“State of New Hampshire by his Excellency Christopher T. Sununu, Governor, Recovery Friendly Workplace
Designation
