- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Shatterproof Presents Health Action Alliance ‘Recovery-Ready Workplaces’ Employer Briefing for National Recovery Month https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231616?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231616?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231616?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Shatterproof Presents Health Action Alliance ‘Recovery-Ready Workplaces’ Employer Briefing for National Recovery Month&body=ESG News from Shatterproof https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231616?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # Shatterproof Presents Health Action Alliance ‘Recovery-Ready Workplaces’ Employer Briefing for National Recovery Month Sep 13, 2023 10:25 AM ET NORWALK, Conn., September 13, 2023 /3BL/ - According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 46 million Americans have substance use disorders, costing employers more than $80 billion annually. [Shatterproof,](http://www.shatterproof.org) a leading national nonprofit focused on reversing the course of addiction, is proud to be the presenting partner of the ‘Recovery-Ready Workplaces’ virtual event taking place this Thursday, September 14 at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Hosted by the [Health Action Alliance](https://www.healthaction.org/) (HAA) to commemorate National Recovery Month, this national briefing will provide valuable insights, strategies and resources for employers who want to create supportive work environments that empower workers in their journeys to addiction recovery. [Kirsten Suto Seckler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-suto-seckler/), chief marketing and communications officer for Shatterproof, will be a featured speaker, along with: - Paul Bryant, Director of Addiction Medicine Department, Kaiser Permanente - Jeff Levin-Scherz, Population Health Leader, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) - Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Vice President and Executive Director, ICARE International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education - Amanta Mazumdar, Vice President of Americas Total Rewards, Hilton - Bob Poznanovich, Chief Business Growth Officer, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation The event will consist of two informative and interactive panels focused on the impact of substance use on company workplace and culture and a conversation centered around HR initiatives and what support looks like for both those in recovery and their colleagues. This includes: - Panel 1: Focused on workplace culture, addressing addiction stigma, and providing sober-friendly activities to champion inclusive socializing within an organization. - Panel 2: Focused on actions companies can take from an HR and/or policy lens to ensure that employees in recovery are supported, plus actionable steps to better communicate around this topic and create safer work environments. Attendees will gain insights from experts in the field of addiction recovery who will share their knowledge and diverse lived experiences. Speakers will offer practical strategies and successful case studies for supporting employees in recovery, highlighting the positive impact these strategies can have on the workforce and organizational cultures. Free tools and resources that help support employers as they address substance use disorder and recovery will also be available. This event is sponsored by Shatterproof and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and hosted by HAA in collaboration with [Ad Council,](http://www.adcouncil.org) [Huntsman Mental Health Institute,](https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi) and the [National Safety Council.](http://www.nsc.org) To learn more and register for free, visit: **ABOUT SHATTERPROOF** Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S. Shatterproof is focused on guiding communities, removing systemic barriers to recovery, mobilizing the country to advocate for change and ending addiction stigma in the U.S. Find Shatterproof on Facebook, X and YouTube @ShatterproofHQ, or follow us on Instagram at @weareshatterproof. To learn more, visit [www.Shatterproof.org.](http://www.shatterproof.org/) If you are experiencing anxiety, depression or a substance use disorder, text SHATTERPROOF to 741741 for help. **ABOUT HEALTH ACTION ALLIANCE (HAA)** Health Action Alliance (HAA) is the country's largest private sector network operating at the intersection of business and public health – dedicated to supporting business leaders as they invest in healthier businesses and stronger communities. HAA offers free tools, training and events to more than 6,000 employers who collectively employ more than 32 million workers. We help employers navigate emerging health crises, improve health equity and make informed decisions to strengthen the health of their workforce and the communities where they operate. Created in 2021, HAA is a joint initiative of the Ad Council, the CDC Foundation and the de Beaumont Foundation – in partnership with Meteorite. To join the network and access our free resources and events, visit healthaction.org. **CONTACT:** Lauren Lawson-Zilai Shatterproof Jenna Finer Health Action Alliance [![Shatterproof logo](/sites/default/files/2023-08/Shatterproof_logo_600x315%20%281%29.png)](/profiles/shatterproof) ### More from Shatterproof ###### [Not Your Average Back-to-School List: How to Protect Children and Teens As They Return to School ](/news/not-your-average-back-school-list-how-protect-children-and-teens-they-return-school) Aug 21, 2024 2:35 PM ET ###### [Dismantling Addiction’s Silent Killer](/news/dismantling-addictions-silent-killer) Jul 23, 2024 8:00 AM ET ###### [Resources for Families Coping With Substance Use Disorders](/news/resources-families-coping-substance-use-disorders) Jun 24, 2024 8:00 AM ET ###### [Creating a Recovery-Friendly Workplace](/news/creating-recovery-friendly-workplace) Jun 18, 2024 5:15 PM ET ###### [Shatterproof Raises $2M To Drive Solutions to the Addiction Crisis](/news/shatterproof-raises-2m-drive-solutions-addiction-crisis) Feb 13, 2024 8:35 AM ET ###### [10 Ways People Can Manage During the Holidays: How To Safeguard Your Sobriety](/news/10-ways-people-can-manage-during-holidays-how-safeguard-your-sobriety) Dec 14, 2023 4:10 PM ET ###### [Shatterproof and Law Enforcement and Drug Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To Close De Minimis Loophole To Address Fentanyl Crisis](/news/shatterproof-and-law-enforcement-and-drug-advocacy-groups-urge-congress-close-de-minimis) Dec 12, 2023 9:30 AM ET ###### [Creating A New Narrative Around Substance Use Disorder to Reduce the Stigma](/news/creating-new-narrative-around-substance-use-disorder-reduce-stigma) Nov 2, 2023 10:00 AM ET