BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240506T140000Z DTEND:20240506T163000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Mental Health Working Group - Workplace Supported Recovery Training DESCRIPTION:In honor of Fentanyl Awareness Day\, join AGC's Mental Health Working Group as we host a training on Workplace Supported Recovery A.K.A. Recovery Friendly Workplaces. This training helps employers respond to mental health\, substance-use\, and addiction challenges in the workforce.\n\n \n\nDescription\n\nThis training addresses the critical issue of substance use and misuse in the construction industry\, where rates of overdose are alarmingly high. By exploring evidence based-research from NIH and SAMHSA\, leaders will gain insights into the prevalence of these challenges. RFW for leaders also emphasizes the significance of employer involvement in supporting long-term recovery\, framing substance use disorder as a disease\, and providing examples that draw parallels with other health-related issues like diabetes and cancer. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge and strategies to promote workplace supported recovery and well-being among employees in the construction industry.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n1. Understanding the Impact: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of substance use and misuse in the construction industry\, exploring key statistics and insights from reputable sources such as the provided articles. This knowledge will enable leaders to grasp the severity of the issue and its impact on the workforce.\n\n\n\n2. Employer Involvement in Long-Term Recovery: Participants will learn about the critical role employers play in supporting long-term recovery\, with a focus on embracing substance use disorder as a disease. By examining examples and case studies demonstrating successful employer involvement in recovery\, participants will develop strategies to implement supportive measures within their own leadership roles.\n\n\n\n3. Drawing Health Parallels: Participants will explore parallels between substance use disorder and other health-related issues\, such as diabetes and cancer\, to deepen their understanding of the nature of addiction. Through interactive discussions and the examination of relevant resources\, participants will be equipped to apply this knowledge in creating a workplace culture that fosters recovery and wellness among employees in the construction industry.\n\n\n\nTraining Provided By: \n\nDavid Shapiro\, Senior Manager of Programs and Partnerships with the Center for Health\, Work\, and Environment. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In honor of Fentanyl Awareness Day\, join AGC'\;s Mental Health Working Group as we host a training on \;Workplace Supported Recovery A.K.A. \;Recovery Friendly Workplaces. \;This training helps employers respond to mental health\, substance-use\, and addiction challenges in the workforce.
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Description
\nThis training addresses the critical issue of substance use and misuse in the construction industry\, where rates of overdose are alarmingly high. By exploring evidence based-research from NIH and SAMHSA\, leaders will gain insights into the prevalence of these challenges. RFW for leaders also emphasizes the significance of employer involvement in supporting long-term recovery\, framing substance use disorder as a disease\, and providing examples that draw parallels with other health-related issues like diabetes and cancer. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge and strategies to promote workplace supported recovery and well-being among employees in the construction industry.
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\nLearning Objectives
\n1. Understanding the Impact: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of substance use and misuse in the construction industry\, exploring key statistics and insights from reputable sources such as the provided articles. This knowledge will enable leaders to grasp the severity of the issue and its impact on the workforce.
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\n2. Employer Involvement in Long-Term Recovery: Participants will learn about the critical role employers play in supporting long-term recovery\, with a focus on embracing substance use disorder as a disease. By examining examples and case studies demonstrating successful employer involvement in recovery\, participants will develop strategies to implement supportive measures within their own leadership roles.
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\n3. Drawing Health Parallels: Participants will explore parallels between substance use disorder and other health-related issues\, such as diabetes and cancer\, to deepen their understanding of the nature of addiction. Through interactive discussions and the examination of relevant resources\, participants will be equipped to apply this knowledge in creating a workplace culture that fosters recovery and wellness among employees in the construction industry.
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\nTraining Provided By: \;
\nDavid Shapiro\, Senior Manager of Programs and Partnerships with the Center for Health\, Work\, and Environment. \;
\n LOCATION:AGC Colorado - Lower Classroom: 686 Mariposa Street Denver\, CO 80204 Please park in the lot connected to the Construction Education Foundation Building. UID:e.9483.8983 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260428T201831Z URL:http://agccolorado.memberzone.com/events/details/mental-health-working-group-workplace-supported-recovery-training-8983 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR