We’re proud to share some exciting news from our team: Thermo-Kool has officially been recognized as a nationally certified Recovery Friendly Workplace. This milestone reflects our deep commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered, especially those in recovery from substance use disorders.
This certification isn't just a label. It's a public acknowledgment of something we've believed in for a long time: that second chances matter and that people in recovery bring incredible strength, resilience, and value to the workplace.
Substance use disorder affects millions of working adults across the country. Yet, too often, companies hesitate to support employees navigating recovery. That’s why we are especially honored to be part of a select group of organizations recognized at the national level for actively creating a recovery-friendly environment.
Thermo-Kool is one of only a small number of companies nationwide that earned this certification through the National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute, a program led by the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation. The standards are rigorous, and accreditation is not handed out lightly.
We had to demonstrate a strong track record of inclusive hiring practices, proactive training programs, equitable benefits, and a company culture that reduces stigma around mental health and recovery. We've worked hard to build these into our operations and our values.
We’re proud to be helping define what a recovery-friendly workplace looks like in our industry and to show that compassion and performance go hand in hand.
To become certified, we had to meet the highest standards across four key categories:
For us, these aren’t just policies. They’re part of how we operate every day.
This achievement was made possible by Kimberly McRoy's leadership and our dedicated team, who poured time and heart into completing the certification process. Their work reflects a belief we’ve always held at Thermo-Kool: that when we support people as whole individuals, everyone wins.
We also understand the broader importance of this milestone. According to the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, there are over 14 million Americans in recovery who are working full-time. Another 23 million are living with active substance use disorders, many of them also working. These are people with careers, families, goals, and so much to offer.
We want Thermo-Kool to be a place where people don’t have to choose between keeping their jobs and taking care of their health. This certification helps make that possible.
We take this recognition seriously. It signals to our employees, partners, and community that Thermo-Kool is a workplace grounded in trust, transparency, and care.
We believe this is the direction our industry is moving, and we’re proud to be part of leading the way. Supporting recovery isn’t just the right thing to do; it creates stronger teams, improves morale, and builds a better future for everyone.
We’re honored to share this moment with our team, and we hope it inspires others to take that first step toward a more inclusive and supportive workplace. Recovery isn’t just a personal journey. It’s a community effort, and we’re proud to be part of that community.
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