Become a FLRFW

Build a workplace where recovery is supported, employees can thrive, and asking for help is met with understanding—not stigma.

The Florida Recovery Friendly Workplace (FLRFW) Initiative helps employers create healthier, more supportive workplaces for employees and families affected by substance use and recovery.

Becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace isn't about lowering workplace standards. It's about equipping organizations with knowledge, policies and resources to support recovery while strengthening employee wellbeing, retention and workplace culture.

A New, Streamlined Path Is Coming

We're making it easier for Florida employers to get involved.

The Florida Recovery Friendly Workplace designation process is being updated to include a new on-demand training that employers can complete at their convenience, along with practical tools and guidance for putting Recovery Friendly Workplace principles into action.

Want to know when the new process opens?
Complete the short form below and we'll send you information about:

  • Steps toward becoming a designated Florida Recovery Friendly Workplace
  • FLRFW Orientation
  • On-demand employer training
 

There's no obligation to participate. We'll simply keep you informed as new Florida Recovery Friendly Workplace resources and opportunities become available.

FLRFW Designation Process

  • FLRFW Orientation (online self-directed)
  • Workplace Readiness Assessment
  • Leadership commitment letter-of-intent
  • RFW self-directed online training series
  • Recovery support planning (internally)
  • Build community partnerships
  • Continuous improvement
  • RFW Plan

Sample Letter of Intent

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What Is a Recovery Friendly Workplace?
A Recovery Friendly Workplace recognizes that employment can play an important role in recovery and that employers can make a meaningful difference.
Recovery Friendly Workplaces work to create environments that:

  • Reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder and recovery.
  • Educate leaders and employees about addiction, recovery and available resources.
  • Encourage help-seeking by connecting employees with appropriate support.
  • Support recovery and retention through thoughtful workplace practices.
  • Promote employee wellbeing while maintaining safe, productive workplaces.

Why Become Recovery Friendly?
Substance use and recovery don't stop at the workplace door.

Employers are uniquely positioned to create environments where employees can seek help earlier, remain connected to meaningful employment, and successfully return to work following treatment or during recovery.
Becoming Recovery Friendly can also help organizations strengthen their approach to:

  • Employee wellbeing
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Supervisor and HR preparedness
  • Workplace culture
  • Stigma reduction
  • Community engagement