# Event Details - **Event Name**: Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how company policies, practices, and programs can support workers at various stages of recovery. Come with questions, leave with toolsAbout this EventEmployer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in ActionJoin us for an insightful and interactive event focused on creating supportive environments for individuals in recovery. The term "Recovery Friendly Workplace" describes employers that take proactive steps to prevent and respond to substance misuse, foster workplace-supported recovery, and strengthen opportunities for individuals in recovery while supporting all those affected by substance use disorders. At this in-person forum, participants will:Define what it means to be a Recovery Friendly WorkplaceLearn about practical tools and resources to guide workplace implementationExplore case studies showcasing successful programs, policies, and practices that employers can adapt to take immediate steps toward becoming recovery-friendly.Location: University of Oregon Portland CampusLunch will be served.FREE easy access parkingUpon completion of the training, 5 hours of continuing education credits are available through SHRM and CHES.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from each other and those who have been working on developing policies, programs, and practices that work.Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMWhy should we be concerned about this topic? Host: Brett LovinsInfo: Setting the context for why this work is so important: exploring the personal, the professional, and the data. ?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWhat is a recovery friendly workplace?Host: David ShapiroInfo: What is a Recovery Friendly Workplace and how can you go about creating one? What are tools and action steps employers can take to create more recovery friendly workplaces??: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWorker's perspectiveHost: Terry Leckron-Myers Info: What do workers seek in terms of a recovery friendly workplace? How do workers access these programs and what has the greatest impact?” ?: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMRecovery Friendly Workplace in Construction and Hospitality?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMActionable Policies, Programs and Practices for the Workplace - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/employer-forum-recovery-friendly-workplace-in-action/100001849451953579 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 75, max: 75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Oregon Portland - **lat**: 45.5702923 - **long**: -122.6370007 - **full address**: University of Oregon Portland, 2800 Northeast Liberty Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3194146719d5f4a38acb1579eac289823ac0adf2d4c70332f54bbe36fb505a9b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8e9090-gmir.png?v=1761741966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action being held? - **A:** Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at University of Oregon Portland, 2800 Northeast Liberty Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action? - **A:** Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action is organized by Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Employer Forum: Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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