Working toward recovery, together

Strengthen your business by learning how to better support employees impacted by substance use disorder. Become a Recovery Friendly Workplace today.

What Is Recovery Friendly Workplace

Office, business, meeting, and working by Jud Mackrill

SUD hits close to home in New Hampshire. So does a solution.

Founded in 2018 by Governor Chris Sununu, RFW is administered by Granite United Way and is a current initiative of Governor Kelly Ayotte. RFW seeks to empower workplaces with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to support employees who have been impacted by substance use disorder (SUD).

Over 0 in 0

people are living with a substance use disorder

National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2023

Nearly 0 in 0

are indirectly impacted by substance use disorder

Pew Research Center, 2017

$0 billion

lost annually in New Hampshire due to substance use

PolEcon Research & New Futures, 2017

$0 avg.

saved per employee who recovers from substance use disorder

National Safety Council & NORC at the University of Chicago, 2020

Workplace wellness, in words

Hear from New Hampshire residents whose lives have been positively impacted by support from a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

Employer Testimonial - Matt McKenney

Employer Testimonial - Kriss Blevens

Employee Testimonial - Katti Pittendreigh

Employer Testimonial - Matt McKenney

Employee Testimonial - Cheryle Pacapelli

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Benefits beyond the bottom line

Recovery Friendly Workplace is good for employees and good for business.

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Benefits for Employers

Increased retention
Improved productivity
Decreased absenteeism
Better recruitment
Enhanced culture

Benefits for Employees

Greater dignity in the workplace
Enhanced culture of support
Increased options for seeking help
Expanded access to resources and trainings
Better workplace communication

Become a Recovery Friendly Workplace

Start the process of becoming a stronger, more effective workplace. Fill out the Letter of Intent form today.

Submit Your Letter of Intent

Learn more about becoming an RFW

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