Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

University of Oregon Portland | Portland, OR

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Learn how company policies, practices, and programs can support workers at various stages of recovery. Come with questions, leave with tools
About this Event

Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action

Join us for an insightful and interactive event focused on creating supportive environments for individuals in recovery. The term "Recovery Friendly Workplace" describes employers that take proactive steps to prevent and respond to substance misuse, foster workplace-supported recovery, and strengthen opportunities for individuals in recovery while supporting all those affected by substance use disorders. At this in-person forum, participants will:

  • Define what it means to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace
  • Learn about practical tools and resources to guide workplace implementation
  • Explore case studies showcasing successful programs, policies, and practices that employers can adapt to take immediate steps toward becoming recovery-friendly.

Location: University of Oregon Portland Campus

Lunch will be served.

FREE easy access parking

Upon completion of the training, 5 hours of continuing education credits are available through SHRM and CHES.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from each other and those who have been working on developing policies, programs, and practices that work.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Why should we be concerned about this topic?
Host: Brett Lovins

Info: Setting the context for why this work is so important: exploring the personal, the professional, and the data.


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
What is a recovery friendly workplace?
Host: David Shapiro

Info: What is a Recovery Friendly Workplace and how can you go about creating one? What are tools and action steps employers can take to create more recovery friendly workplaces?


πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Worker's perspective
Host: Terry Leckron-Myers

Info: What do workers seek in terms of a recovery friendly workplace? How do workers access these programs and what has the greatest impact?”


πŸ•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Recovery Friendly Workplace in Construction and Hospitality
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Actionable Policies, Programs and Practices for the Workplace
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Where is it happening?

University of Oregon Portland, 2800 Northeast Liberty Street, Portland, United States

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Tickets

USD 75.00

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