**Registration closes 9/9/26**

To Register: Substance Use Disorder and the Workplace

Thursday, September 10th at 8:30 am, presented via Zoom.

Speakers: Patti Senn and Kellie Albrecht

Program Summary & Key Takeaways:

Substance use disorders affect every industry, every employer size, and every level of the workforce. In fact, the majority of people with a SUD (Substance Use Disorder) are employed, which means this is likely a reality in your workplace, whether you're aware of it or not.

This session will help HR professionals and supervisors understand what SUD looks like on the job, how to respond appropriately when concerns arise, and how to build a workplace culture that supports early help-seeking without sacrificing accountability or safety.

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand what SUD (Substance Use Disorder) actually is — and why it's a workforce issue, not just a personal one
• Recognize the real costs to your organization when SUD goes unaddressed
• Spot observable signs of possible impairment and know when to act
• Guide supervisors through a performance-based conversation — what to say and what to avoid
• Know your role as HR when an employee discloses a problem
• Use language and practices that reduce stigma without lowering expectations

About the Speaker:

Patti Senn has spent over 25 years in addiction treatment and recovery — as a clinician, advocate, and someone with 31 years of long-term recovery.

She founded Soul Solutions Recovery Center in December 2021 and serves as its Executive and Clinical Director. Soul Solutions offers a distinct approach to addiction treatment and recovery, with a strong emphasis on long-term recovery management, family programming, and community connection through Hope and Coffee.

Patti holds a Master of Community Counseling from Minnesota State University-Moorhead and carries the field's highest credentials: Licensed Master Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and NAADAC's Master Addiction Counselor certification.

Kellie has a deep commitment to fostering growth in nonprofits in the region. Her expertise in philanthropy and relationship building ensures the mission of Soul Solutions Recovery is there for those who need it. Kellie is passionate about making a lasting impact and works to connect donors, partners, and the community with opportunities to support the work of Soul Solutions Recovery.

This session is pending approval for the following:

• 1.0 SHRM PDC
• 1.0 HRCI Credit

Access to this session is limited to individuals who have completed registration. Zoom credentials are not to be shared or forwarded.

Attendance will be monitored. FMHRA reserves the right to invoice any unregistered participant who joins the session without prior registration.