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- 1. LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER ChristmaRusch Founder & Executive Director
- 2. INTRODUCTION Who am I? Recoverybegan Oct 2005 Work Experience – Holy Family Recovery Experience Other’s Work/Recovery Experience What is Lighthouse Recovery Community Center? 2
- 3. RECOVERY ORIENTED EMPLOYER PROGRAM Becausehaving an ROE has a direct effect on your ROI
- 4. WHAT ARE THE COSTS? On average, 1 out of every 7 people struggle with substance use.* It can cost a business up to $7,000 annually in operating costs for every untreated employee with a Substance Use Disorder. * Costs can occur from lost productivity, absenteeism, attrition, safety issues, and worker’s compensation, in addition to hidden health care spending. 4
- 5. GOING ONE STEP FURTHER 20xx Similarcosts can occur when it is a family member of an employee that is struggling with addiction. 5
- 6. SUPPORT OUTLOOK Chronichealth conditions take a good amount of time to diagnose, treat, and maintain the care needed for optimal health. The continuum of care for Substance abuse includes treatment, clinical support, sober or transitional living, peer to peer support, and a safe work environment. Recovery support services should remain in place for a minimum of 12-18 months. Most people go back to work between 30- 60 days after they begin their recovery. Going back to a safe work environment plays a large part in the success of their recovery. 6
- 7. THE FIVE PILLARS Treatment •This begins after an assessment is completed. Depending on the programming this can be any where from 7 weeks to 18 months. Clinical Support • This is ongoing through out treatment services. Safe & Stable Housing • Transitions from treatment or incarceration. There are different levels of recovery housing Peer to Peer Support • Building a support network. Starts early on. Safe Work Environment • Awareness and address the SUD. • Work as a team with resources. • Assess needs of each employee. 7
- 8. DUE TO STIGMA, SHAME, AND FEAR... •Approximately 70% of those suffering from drug or alcohol addiction go to work. • Close to 90% will never seek help. • This can cost your business thousands of dollars every year. 8
- 9. WHAT CAN LIGHTHOUSEDO FOR YOUR BUSINESS? 9 • We will provide stigma reduction education and outreach services to your workforce. • We work with individuals to remove the barriers that often prevent people from seeking help. • We will support employees and family members so that they can get well and stay well. • This work will deliver a ROI for your business with your investment to your workforce and the community.
- 10. BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES Effective • Certifiedpeer recovery coaches provide high quality practical, social, and emotional support to help your employees successfully manage their chronic disease. Confidential • Your employees and their family members will have access to private, confidential support. Sustainability • Recovery coaches stay with the employee or family member as long as both parties see fit. 10
- 11. BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER Reduce Costs •Untreated addiction costs, on average, $7000 per employee a year. Improved Productivity • Addiction costs U.S employers $260 billion a year in lost productivity.* Strengthen Culture • Support employee health and well-being to improve satisfaction, retention, and engagement. 11
- 12. WHAT A PARTNERSHIPCAN DO • Only 11% recover successfully with treatment alone. • When we add Peer to Peer Support, Sober Living, & Recovery Oriented Employment. • We increase the success rate to 50%-60%
- 13. SUMMARY Working together CAN make aBIG difference! 13
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