Join Us for a Recovery Friendly Workplace Employer Luncheon!
We have an opportunity—and a challenge!
Are you in? MU Extension’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) program is providing a FREE lunch and learn for employers who are hiring (or interested in hiring) individuals in recovery.
This event is your chance to:
- Learn how to become a Recovery Friendly Designated Workplace
- Gain access to no-cost training and resources
- Show your commitment to a healthy, safe, and supportive workplace culture
Be recognized at the “Reimagining Your Workforce” Conference on Sept. 23
Lunch is provided—at no cost to you!
The RFW orientation takes 2 hours.
To complete your designation:
- Share a statement of commitment with your employees
- Complete a brief online course (3 modules, ~2 hours total)
That’s it—and it’s all FREE
Ready to take the next step?
Would your business be interested in obtaining a Recovery Friendly Designation?
Please register to join us at the Sept. 23, Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together conference
Contact: Dr. Amy Patillo, MU Extension Labor and Workforce Development Specialist. patilloa@missouri.edu
This opportunity is offered in partnership with:
- MU Extension
- MU Extension Recovery Friendly Workplace
- Arvest Bank
- Ozark Region Nexus
- Springfield Workforce Development and Economic Vitality
- Our dedicated community partners.
This training is being funded by the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional (ROTA-R) Center of Excellence Program (TI-22-012) award # TI-085600 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance to the SBDC hosting the event. The Missouri SBDC is a University of Missouri Extension partner.
Related programs
- Community Health Engagement and Outreach
- Exceed — Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development
- Labor Education Program
- Missouri Small Business Development Centers
- MU Conference Office
- Partnership to Enhance Innovation, Resilience and Agility in Missouri’s Manufacturers
- Worksite Wellness