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° Peer Support Agencies: No-cost, peer-based support for those
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> WHAT CAN EMPLOYERS DO: Waypoint
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> Case Study: Genfoot America
¢ 5 employees have come forward
¢ Hiring from local recovery homes
>» 2 now Shift Leaders
¢ Helping Hands Committee
¢ Decreases in
> Accidents/injuries
> Lost days
> Light duty days
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Supporting Employees With Substance Use Concerns:
The Recovery Friendly Approach
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> What Can Employers Do?
¢ Develop/implement process ,
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¢ Parity in policies
¢ Train supervisors
¢ Focus on safety
¢ Rx drug take-back events
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> RFW Trainings
“In Person” “In Person”' or Online (Self-Paced) New Content — Online Only Currently
Understanding SUD, Accessing Resources Identifying & Supporting Diversity, Equity, &
Bias, Stigma, & in NH: 211 & The Employees With Inclusion for NH
Discrimination Doorway Substance Use Concerns Workplaces
Why the Workforce Needs
People in Recovery
Overcoming the Impact of RFW Panel: Journeys, How to Support a Loved
> How We Support Our RFWs
¢ Customized approach
¢ Connection to statewide and local resources
¢ Tools and materials curated for each workplace
¢ Support for employees and loved ones
¢ No-cost trainings
¢ Sharing policy resources and samples
° Peer connections
¢ Committee/survey support
¢ Workforce development connections
Ongoing dialogue, structure
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> Some Key Accomplishments to Date
¢ Close to 280 workplaces CHAMEL ‘EON e ©
participating, representing
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¢ People engaged in RFW activities
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170 businesses trained by RFW
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