"Seventy percent of our staff is active in recovery, we try to provide a safe space where people can feel comfortable."- Cliff Blauvelt, co-owner of Odie B's."
"I started dry January, and after a few months I realized I needed to quit drinking... now, I have been sober for going on two years."- Molly, employee."
"Many employers are deeply motivated but lack formal policies or training. That gap is what the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative is designed to fill."
Odie B's, a sandwich shop in Denver, integrates recovery from substance use into its operations, with 70% of the staff actively in recovery. Co-owner Cliff Blauvelt shares his own 20-year struggle with alcohol, aiming to provide a comfortable environment for employees. Workers like Molly, who found purpose and sobriety through her job, emphasize the importance of support. Colorado's initiative promotes recovery-friendly workplaces, addressing the need for training and policies to help employers support staff with substance use disorders.
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