Approximately 127,000 adults in New Jersey sought substance abuse treatment in 2022.
– Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Find Recovery Friendly Employment
Do you, a friend, or any member of your family have history of opioid use? If so, Pathways to Recovery is here to serve and support you on your pathway to employment.
Learn how to…
- Conduct a job search
- Build a resume
- Connect with employers
- Prepare for an interview
Career Services
- Connection with employers
- Interview skills
- Mentorship and case management with participants
Get support with…
- Interview attire/work uniforms
- Childcare
- Driver’s license restoration
- Transportation
- On-demand training and employment
- Case management
Become a Recovery Friendly Workplace
Encourage health, hope, and safety of all of your employees by creating a recovery friendly workplace.
Access a Pathway to Recovery Advisor to support your company while retaining employees in recovery utilizing virtual training and resources.
Learn how to…
- Promote a healthy safe workplace
- Champion employees in recovery
- Foster an inclusive workplace environment
- Address stigma around opioid misuse
- Apply research-based practices
Get support with…
- Employee education
- Leadership training
- Resources
- Company policies
- Hiring individuals in recovery
Information For…
Individuals
Persons in recovery actively working on the “process of change” or those with loved ones impacted by opioid use.
Employers
A company interested in working with Pathways to Recovery and those impacted by the Opioid Crisis to build a stronger and healthier community.
Supporters
Social or supportive services that offer training, job readiness, and employment linkage to individuals impacted by the opioid crisis.
Join the Pathways to Recovery Initiative
Become a Recovery Friendly Workplace today for free!

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