Jeff, a CHESS Health peer specialist found community and developed a sense of purpose to help break the chains of addiction.

How a Strong Community and Sense of Purpose Can Help Break the Chains of Addiction

August 22, 2024

It is impossible to know exactly why recovery from substance use becomes possible after other attempts failed. For Jeff, success finally came after he was incarcerated for the fourth time. 
Driven by her passion for helping others, Ann transitioned from a kindergarten teacher to a recovery coordinator.

Transforming a Passion for Teaching into Life-Changing Support

August 19, 2024

From Kindergarten Teacher to Recovery Coordinator A passion for helping others led Ann to her career as a kindergarten teacher, but after a certain point, she felt ready for a
Support by family and friends makes a critical impact on SUD treatment outcomes.

Support Systems Matter: Enhancing Treatment Outcomes for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder through Family Engagement

August 15, 2024

For individuals with substance use disorder, having the support of the key people around them – family, friends, and loved ones – can make a critical difference in the likelihood
For 15 years she battled addiction, but the prospect of losing her children motivated Lindsey to conquer substance use for good.

Motivated by Love: A Mother’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery

August 15, 2024

Losing her children motivated her to conquer substance use for good. When Lindsey recalls her 12 years of active drug and alcohol addiction, she compares it to a tornado.  “It

Celebrating Recovery Heroes

August 12, 2024

When it comes to the recovery process, very few — if any — people would say they did it entirely on their own. Recovery is a complex and often circular

Cascadia Health partners with CHESS Health to provide recovery support through Connections app and Contingency Management Solution

August 8, 2024

Recovery support app and contingency management program launched to help Cascadia clients in their recovery journey Portland, Ore. – Cascadia Health, in partnership with CHESS Health, recently launched the Connections mobile app,

Michigan DHHS Recommends CHESS Health’s Contingency Management Platform for State’s Recovery Incentives Program 

August 1, 2024

East Rochester, NY  August 1, 2024 — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced the intent to partner with CHESS Health to deploy the eRecovery Rewards
Contingency Management is an effective behavioral intervention that promotes adherence to recovery plans for individuals with SUD.

Contingency Management: An Effective Treatment for Addiction

July 31, 2024

What is Contingency Management and How Effective Is It? Contingency Management (CM), a behavioral intervention that provides reinforcements and rewards for taking specific positive actions, is among the most effective
With eIntervention’s closed-loop referral system, FLACRA has seen critical improvements in the speed and efficacy of its referrals.

From Personal Recovery to Community Transformation

July 19, 2024

Michael Downey is the Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement for the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA), a non-profit CCBHC agency in Western New York serving individuals
CHESS Health is committed to a dedicated collaboration with our Customer Success and Onboarding Support teams to Maximize business impact

Maximizing Business Impact with CHESS Health’s Dedicated Support Team

July 18, 2024

A partnership with CHESS Health extends far beyond mere access to our technology platforms. Our commitment involves a dedicated collaboration with our Customer Success and Onboarding Support teams, empowering your
The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds

The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds

July 11, 2024

Introduction to Opioid Settlement Funding  Every community in the United States has been touched by the opioid epidemic, which shows no signs of abating.  In 2022 alone, nearly 110,000 Americans
Opioid settlement funding must be directed to justice-involved individuals with (SUD) to reduce crime and recidivism.

Using Opioid Settlement Funds to Reduce Crime and Recidivism

July 11, 2024

Among the core strategies indicated for the proper utilization of the 2022 National Opioid Settlements is funding for the expansion of treatment programs for underserved populations, including justice-involved individuals with