🎯 Goal: Provide Warn Me labels to employees to add to insurance card (see here)
Michelle Goodthunder sat upright in her chair as the CEO unveiled Westside’s new substance abuse initiative. As the benefits coordinator, she knew this was her moment to act. “We can set up kiosks across campus,” she proposed, “to share substance use education, EAP resources, and prevention tools.”
The leadership team nodded, energized by her vision. But Michelle had one more idea—small, simple, and potentially life-saving. She held up a tiny sticker: “Warn Me.”
“This label goes on an employee’s insurance card,” she explained. “It alerts medical providers about addiction concerns or recovery status. It’s discreet, but powerful.”
Weeks later, an employee named Jordan visited urgent care for a minor injury. The physician reached for a prescription pad—but paused. The Warn Me label on Jordan’s insurance card caught his eye. Instead of opioids, he prescribed a non-addictive alternative.
Jordan later shared, “That label reminded me—and my doctor—that recovery is a priority.”
Michelle smiled when she heard the story. Sometimes, the smallest tools make the biggest difference.
- “Draft a communication explaining Warn Me labels and their importance for employees and family members education and awareness”
- “How can HR distribute Warn Me labels while maintaining complete confidentiality and reducing stigma?”
- “Create talking points about Warn Me labels that emphasize personal empowerment and health protection”
💡 Pro-tip: Make labels available discreetly through multiple channels—HR office, wellness room, or mail to home. Include instructions about when and how to use them, emphasizing this as a personal choice for health protection.