Recovery at Work Event Series
The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction is offering Recovery at Work, a statewide training series designed to help employers build supportive, recovery-ready workplaces.
Substance use disorder (SUD) continues to impact employees, families and workplaces across Indiana. In 2022, 30.1 million U.S. workers experienced SUD, and more than 52% of organizations reported negative effects such as absenteeism and reduced productivity. While employers play a critical role in prevention and response, many are unsure where to begin or how to strengthen their efforts.
This two-part training series is designed to help employers foster awareness, reduce stigma and build supportive, recovery ready workplaces.
What to Expect:
- Part one explores the impact of substance use disorder in Indiana and the workplace, connects participants to local resources and shares best practices.
- Part two offers recovery support strategies, including legal guidance from WCI’s partners at Krieg DeVault and hands-on training in Naloxone/Narcan administration for workplace settings.
Whether you’re just starting or expanding your efforts, you’ll gain practical tools, insights and partnerships that make a difference. Part one and two are valuable standalone experiences. However, attendees will gain the most by participating in both days as the two parts build on each other.
These training opportunities will be held in seven counties statewide, with WCI hosting two convenings per location. All trainings will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET (Vanderburgh County CT) and are free and open to employers of all sizes and industries. SHRM/HRCI credits are available for attendees.
| Allen County Mirro Center for Research and Innovation Part One: April 8 | Part Two: April 29 Register here! | Hamilton County Ball State University Fishers Center Part One: June 4 | Part Two: June 18 Register here! |
| Clark County The Recovery Complex Part One: July 9 | Part Two: July 22 Register here! | Vanderburgh County University of Southern Indiana Part One: August 13 | Part Two: August 27 Register here! |
| Marion County Eskenazi Health Part One: September 17 | Part Two: October 1 Register here! | St. Joseph County School City of Mishawaka Part One: October 20 | Part Two: November 4 Register here! |
Recovery Ready Workplace Badge
This initiative guides and recognizes employers who actively support employees impacted by substance use disorder by reducing stigma, aligning policies and providing practical tools and resources for recovery. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or looking to deepen your impact, these badges offer a clear support path forward.
Indiana Workforce Recovery
In February 2018, Wellness Council of Indiana and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced the Indiana Workforce Recovery initiative, a strategic partnership with Gov. Eric Holcomb and his administration to combat the opioid epidemic.
The mission of the initiative is to empower the business community to play a lead role by educating and guiding employers through the steps they can take to help their workers. Visit Indiana Workforce Recovery to learn more about this initiative.
