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State of Rhode Island Recovery Friendly Workplace Helping employers respond to substance use and mental health conditions in the Rhode Island workforce

Training

RFW provides a selection of trainings that are specific to your management teams, Human Resource staff and employees.  

The primary function of these trainings is to ensure that each segment of the organization understands their roles and how to implement best practices in a way that supports employee's overall health and well-being, addresses the negative impact of SUD/MH in the workplace, enhances employee creativity and morale, and yet not lose sight of your bottom line.

RFW's trainings provide information on:

  • How to appropriately address, handle and care for employees experiencing addiction problems and other behavioral health issues;
  • How to review the workplace's policy, program, and rules with new hires and existing employees;
  • How to discuss how employees and their families can get help;
  • How to address employee performance issues due to substance misuse;
  • How to explain and implement employee protections that are included in the policy; information about substance misuse and their effects on performance; and
  • Prevention education efforts and resources available to employees in your area.

RFW provides customized training for organizations so their employees can understand the new policy, how the organization plans to implement the policy and the type of support available to them through the organization should they begin to experience substance use and mental health conditions.

Core Curriculum

Before it becomes a crisis
when living becomes difficult
When life comes to work

 

Other Professional Growth Opportunities

  • Quarterly Workgroup Meeting of RFW Members
  • Monthly “Lunch and Learn” Webinars