State: Maryland

Description: MARYLAND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE INITIATIVE Maryland's Drug-Free Workplace Initiative provides consultation and technical assistance to the small and medium-sized business community through free seminars on policy and program development. The Initiative maintains a network of over 60 volunteers (labor and management attorneys, employee assistance professionals, prevention and treatment experts) who provide assistance to companies on a pro-bono basis. As part of its public education component, the Initiative develops training and educational programs in conjunction with local Chambers of Commerce and community colleges throughout Maryland. It operates an Infoline which business can access during daytime working hours for immediate answers to questions regarding workplaces free of substance abuse. Together with Baltimore City Community College, the Initiative operates the Maryland Center for Drug-Free Workplace Services. The Center provides a series of non-credit courses on various issues surrounding workplace substance abuse program development, as well as business roundtables for the business community. An information package for Maryland employers is available from the Initiative free of charge. Contact: Judy Green Maryland's Drug-Free Workplace Initiative 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 1105 Towson, MD 21286 Phone: (301) 321-3484