HomeCommunityCornerstone VNA Receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation

Cornerstone VNA Receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation

On April 15th, 2025, Cornerstone VNA was designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW). According to the RFW website, “Led by Governor Chris Sununu, New Hampshire’s ‘Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative’ promotes individual wellness for Granite Staters by empowering workplaces to provide support for people recovering from substance use disorder. The Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative gives business owners the resources and support they need to foster a supportive environment that encourages the success of their employees in recovery.”

Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFWs encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by addiction.

As a designated RFW, Cornerstone VNA is committed to fostering a safe and recovery friendly environment, engaging employees in addiction and behavioral health education and prevention, retaining healthy and productive employees, and promoting prevention and recovery in local communities. As a participant in this important initiative, Cornerstone VNA will receive ongoing support, training and education from Regional Public Health Networks, Recovery Support Organizations, and Recovery Friendly Advisors.

Cornerstone VNA President/CEO, Jennifer Ufkin, RN, MSN, shares, “Being recognized as a Recovery Friendly Workplace affirms our commitment to cultivating a culture of compassion, support, and second chances. This designation reflects our belief that recovery strengthens not only individuals, but entire communities—and we are proud to support those on their journey to wellness.”

According to Katie Michaud, MS, OTR/L, Community Care Director, “I am very proud to participate in the State of New Hampshire’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative, which adds to the depth of the Mental Health Team at Cornerstone VNA. We are also designated as the “Place” by the Dover Mental Health Alliance, which recognizes that we are a safe and judgment-free space for employees, colleagues, and patients.”

Latest Posts

Attorney General Formella Joins $7.4B Purdue Settlement; New Hampshire to Get $30M

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and all 54 of his fellow...

Lilac Family Fun Festival and Annual Fireworks Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...

Governor Ayotte, State Leaders Call for Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

On June 16, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte called on legislators to empower school districts...

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street Parking Lot Area on 6/30

The Department of Public Works will be working on essential infrastructure upgrades in the...

More like this

Lilac Family Fun Festival and Annual Fireworks Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...

Governor Ayotte, State Leaders Call for Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

On June 16, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte called on legislators to empower school districts...

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street Parking Lot Area on 6/30

The Department of Public Works will be working on essential infrastructure upgrades in the...