🎯 Goal: Educate employees how to self-refer for treatment
Emilia Sanchez, Communications Director at Westside Logistics, is guiding the company through a compassionate transformation. After launching a substance use education campaign and rolling out a supportive policy, she’s now focused on helping employees understand how to seek help—confidentially and safely.
Emilia knows that fear and stigma often prevent people from asking for support. So she’s created a bilingual, easy-to-follow self-referral guide that outlines clear steps for accessing treatment. Employees can reach out through a secure portal, speak privately with HR, or call a dedicated helpline—all without triggering disciplinary action.
Confidentiality is emphasized at every turn. To make the process approachable, Emilia includes real-life scenarios and simple scripts like: “I need help. I’m ready to talk.” She also launched short videos featuring employees and recovery advocates sharing their stories, reinforcing that seeking help is a sign of strength.
Supervisors receive training to respond with empathy, and referral cards are discreetly distributed in break rooms and lockers. Emilia’s efforts are removing barriers and building trust.
Westside Logistics is becoming a workplace where recovery is possible—and supported. Emilia’s work ensures that every employee knows: help is available, the path is clear, and no one has to walk it alone.
- “Create a step-by-step guide for employees on how to confidentially self-refer for substance use treatment”
- “What key information should employees know about job protection and benefits when self-referring for addiction treatment?”
- “Help me draft reassuring language about confidentiality and support for self-referral communications”
đź’ˇ Pro-tip: Develop a simple flowchart showing the self-referral process and guarantee confidentiality protections.