Recovery Friendly Workplace
Overview
In Ohio, the Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) effort supported by the Communities
of Practice RCORP (COP-RCORP) initiative focuses on helping communities and
employers build readiness to implement recovery supportive workplace practices and
prepares them to align with Ohio’s statewide Recovery Friendly Workplace designation.
By conducting Tri-Ethnic Community Readiness Assessments to evaluate local capacity,
awareness, and leadership support for recovery friendly initiatives, COP-RCORP
partners have identified and prioritized key RFW tasks within their individual
communities. COP-RCORP further supports Ohio’s RFW infrastructure by sharing
informational resources, designation guidance, and a toolkit that helps organizations
assess their preparedness to adopt and sustain recovery friendly practices and
designation.
Visit the Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace website to access helpful education and training, link to supportive resources, learn about available financial assistance and discover more about RFW designation.
Community leaders conducted Tri-Ethnic Community Readiness Assessments in their communities to gauge community readiness to implement a RFW initiative in the area.
Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation – Informational Videos
Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace – Website
Recovery Friendly Workplace – Organizational Readiness Tool
Community Readiness Assessment
CRA Reporting
Consortiums completed RFW Community Readiness Assessments locally to gatherinsight into next best steps for integration of RFW into their community. Click the buttons below to read each community’s report.
CRA Resources and Tools
The master consortium came together to discuss, develop and utilize a variety of tollswhen completing their RFW CRA. Click on the buttons below to access the helpful instruments and guidance for when you’re completing a readiness assessment in your own community.
Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation Informational Videos
Below are some helpful videos on understanding how becoming a Recovery FriendlyWorkplace can support you organizations and how to go through the process to become designated as a RFW in Ohio.
Introduction to Recovery Friendly Workplaces in Ohio
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Organizational Readiness Tool and Checklist
Developed with input from RFW Workgroup members, the Organizational Readiness Tool and the Ready to Apply Checklist help local governments, businesses, and nonprofits evaluate their preparedness for Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) designation. Together, they guide organizations in understanding their current readiness and in confirming the practices needed to move confidently through the application process.
The Organizational Readiness Tool helps workplaces assess their current capacity to support employee mental health and recovery. It guides organizations in reflecting on culture, resources, and existing practices to determine how prepared they are to meet Ohio’s Recovery Friendly Workplace criteria.
The Ready to Apply Checklist provides a quick, practical way for organizations to
confirm whether they meet at least five of Ohio’s Recovery Friendly Workplace criteria
and are ready to submit their application. It focuses on verifying what is already in place
and ensuring key practices are active and sustainable.