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Helping employers respond to substance use, mental health, and addiction in Colorado's workforce.
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Founding Organizations 

Centers for Health, Work & Environment
The Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) educates and trains future leaders, conducts research, and designs and implements practical solutions to occupational safety and health challenges with its partners. CHWE collaborates with faculty, students, and community partners to advance worker health, safety, and well-being. Part of the Colorado School of Public Health, CHWE is home to one of 10 nationwide Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health®, the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center and the Climate Impacts on Worker Health & Safety Center. 
Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
The Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention coordinates the state’s response to the crisis of misuse and abuse of prescription medications such as opioids (including fentanyl), stimulants, and sedatives. Since the Consortium took its current form in 2013, it has been a place where stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints work together and focus their efforts to advance Colorado’s opioid crisis response.

What is a Recovery Friendly Workplace?

An organization that uses evidence-based policies and practices to unite the entire organization by recognizing recovery from addiction as a strength and supporting all employees affected by substance use disorder (SUD).

The Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative™

Join the RFW Workgroup

The Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention brings together
Colorado employers who champion recovery friendly workplaces. This group serves
as the voice of local businesses on statewide RFW issues. Join us to make
a meaningful impact.
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Supporters & Partners

Funding Agencies
The Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative® is supported with funding from the following: 
 

A cooperative agreement (U19OH011227) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as part of one of ten national Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health®.

Partners 

This initiative is made possible through the support and partnership of organizations dedicated to advancing recovery friendly workplaces. Together, we’re building healthier, more inclusive communities for all.

Steps to Become a Recovery Friendly Workplace

Sign the Letter of Intent

Schedule Orientation

Complete Survey & Training

Become Certified