The 2024-2025 ECHO series may have concluded, but the learning continues! Recordings of past sessions are now available, giving employers access to expert insights and practical strategies for fostering a more recovery-friendly workplace. These sessions provide valuable guidance on reducing stigma, improving workplace well-being, and supporting employee recovery. Explore the resources below to deepen your understanding and bring positive change to your organization.
Transforming Workplace Perspectives on Addition
Our Mission
Empower employers to build a more recovery-friendly workplace by reducing stigma and preventing unnecessary terminations of employees facing treatable episodes of recidivism. Through knowledge and practical tools, we foster understanding, support, and opportunity—ensuring every individual has a fair chance to succeed in their recovery journey and contribute meaningfully to the workforce.
Our Values
Guiding Principles
- Employers are the experts in what works in their business.
- Employment is an important factor in recovery and combating the impact of the opioid crisis.
- By mindfully creating more supportive work environments for those in recovery, we can tap into a valuable segment of the labor force.
The ECHO Model
- ECHO sessions: 1-hour, includes a brief educational presentation with Q&A, plus group discussion on anonymized employee cases.
- ECHO purpose: A virtual learning community helping companies support employees, led by experts in addiction, HR, and probation.
- Learning approach: Real-world cases foster learning from experts and peers, sharing best practices, lessons, and resources.
Benefits to Employers
- Discover how supporting employees in recovery strengthens both the workplace and their path to success.
- Education and training empower employers to normalize recovery, break stigma, and cultivate a healthier workplace.
- Enhance your understanding of addiction and recovery with expert guidance.
- A recovery-friendly workplace boosts well-being, reduces turnover, increases productivity, and strengthens the workforce.
Benefits to Employees
- More secure and stable employment
- Financial stability
- Reduce stress and anxiety, thereby minimizing a potential trigger for relapse
- Improved well-being and quality of life
- More likely to maintain sobriety
Training Resources
Success Stories
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