Digital solutions are revolutionizing support for first responders, helping them overcome barriers and prioritize their well-being.

Digital Support Tools Meet the Needs of First Responders

November 20, 2024

In a recent publication, Dr. Tomer Anbar, CEO of the Institutes of Health, shed light on the immense stress endured by our first responders. Daily, they navigate extreme and traumatic
Strategies of EAPs and employers to safeguard Investments and enhance employee well-being in the face of the addiction crisis.

High-Stress Industries Face Crisis of Employee Addiction

October 29, 2024

Strategies for Safeguarding Investments and Enhancing Employee Well-Being Individuals in high-stress professions—such as emergency responders, healthcare workers, construction workers, mining and extraction workers, and those in the hospitality industry—regularly navigate
SUBG, SOR, and TOR grants help states, governmental agencies, and tribal communities create and deliver services to prevent and combat SUD.

Federal Grants Help States Fund Critical SUD Recovery Initiatives

October 4, 2024

States, governmental agencies, and tribal communities across the nation are using federal grant funds to implement innovative programs to address the devastating substance use disorder (SUD) crisis. Three key programs,

Taking Healthcare by Storm Highlights West Virginia’s Innovative Approach to Combating the Opioid Crisis

October 2, 2024

Randy Polito, a Customer Success Consultant with CHESS Health, recently participated in an episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, with Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights. During this
Discover how digital technologies provide health plans with effective solutions to comply with the new MHPAEA federal rules.

New Parity Rule Strengthens Access to Mental Health Care

September 30, 2024

The Impact on Health Plans and Digital Innovation New rules announced by the Biden-Harris administration give more teeth to the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), which
Leaders at UCS Bennington were alarmed by the high mortality rate the state of Vermont was seeing. Recognizing the need for more consistent access to resources, they introduced CHESS Health’s Connections app, a key component of its eRecovery Solution, in 2023 as a supplemental service. Despite facing staffing shortages and other challenges, UCS Bennington remained committed to providing clients with additional layers of support.

Bridging Gaps in Recovery Support While Delivering Provider Peace of Mind

September 23, 2024

Leaders at UCS Bennington were alarmed by the high mortality rate the state of Vermont was seeing. Recognizing the need for more consistent access to resources, they introduced CHESS Health’s
CHESS Health’s Connections app features online galleries that celebrate the artistic creativity of people in recovery.

The Healing Power of Art in Recovery

September 9, 2024

Art plays a crucial role in healing by providing a creative outlet for individuals to express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Engaging in the artistic process fosters self-reflection and introspection,
Section 1115 waivers are being used by states to design programs that support substance use disorder treatments and recovery support programs.

Using Medicaid Section 1115 to Fund Innovation in SUD Recovery

September 9, 2024

Section 1115 waivers, also called Section 1115 demonstrations, are a provision of the Social Security Act that gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to approve funding
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
Shaw is a resource navigator with JusticeLink, which operates as a one-stop shop that provides assistance to individuals either facing incarceration or putting their lives back together after exiting the criminal justice system. Discover how JusticeLink and CHESS Health are making a difference in the lives of individuals caught up in the criminal justice system.

The Impact of Technology on Individuals in the Criminal Justice System

August 19, 2024

“I didn’t become sober just for me. I became sober to help others.” That is the philosophy Tiffani Shaw brings to her job each and every day at JusticeLink in
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