Helping Maine Businesses
& Workers Thrive
Together.

Why your business should consider RFW

Recovery Friendly Workplace is good for business (National Safety Council):

Workers in recovery help businesses AVOID $4,088 in turnover & replacement costs;
Workers in recovery miss 13.7 days LESS per year than workers with an SUD;
Each employee who recovers from an SUD SAVES a company over $8,500

According to the Maine CDC survey of high-risk industries:

70% of Maine workers use alcohol weekly
48% of Maine workers use cannabis weekly
50% of Maine workers use illicit drugs weekly

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health:

There are 13.6 million adult workers with an active substance use disorder
Additionally, 13.3 million workers report that they are in recovery or have recovered from a substance use problem

The Vision

Maine Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) support their communities by recognizing recovery from a substance use disorder as a strength and by working intentionally with people in recovery. RFWs encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.