Digital interventions that support prevention and harm reduction strategies are reshaping the fight against SUD and overdose deaths.

The Vital Role of Effective Prevention and Harm Reduction Strategies for SUD

May 24, 2024

In 2023, the number of people who died from drug overdose in the United States in one year exceeded 112,000, the most significant substance use and overdose epidemic ever recorded.

New eRecovery Enhancements Improve Provider Efficiency and Client Engagement

May 20, 2024

Committed to meeting evolving market needs, CHESS Health is thrilled to announce recent enhancements designed to save providers time, extend their reach, and reduce barriers to access for their clients.
Nestled in the serene landscape of Menomonie, Wisconsin Aaron Bergh patrols the streets with a mission beyond traditional law enforcement. As a former patrol officer turned behavioral health officer for the Menomonie Police Department, Bergh's focus extends to reaching individuals grappling with various challenges in the community. Bergh's role centers on connecting those in need with vital resources for good health and peace.

Enhancing Diversion Programs with Powerful Community Connections

May 20, 2024

Nestled in the serene landscape of Menomonie, Wisconsin Aaron Bergh patrols the streets with a mission beyond traditional law enforcement. As a former patrol officer turned behavioral health officer for
Peer engagement specialist empowers individuals on their recovery journeys through the exploration and focus on art and nature.

Finding Inspiration in Art & Nature

April 26, 2024

Four years ago, when the pandemic lockdowns set in, drug and alcohol use spiked across the country. Many individuals already regularly using drugs and alcohol increased their consumption as weeks
Alumni programs play a critical role in the toolkit for care providers. In addition to providing peer support for those more newly in treatment, alumni members are often the best source of referrals and brand extension for the providers.

Alumni Networks Offer Powerful Benefits

April 15, 2024

Alumni programs play a critical role in the toolkit for care providers. In addition to providing peer support for those more newly in treatment, alumni members are often the best
CHESS Health’s Rewards module, part of the eRecovery solution

Boosting Recovery with Contingency Management

April 12, 2024

Kimberly Wooldridge recalls the story of a client at GRAND Mental Health in Tulsa, OK, struggling to afford presents for her child’s upcoming birthday. The young mother was participating in
A simplified view for the Connections app displays only select features to help patients in recovery ease into using the powerful tool.

Introducing Simplified Connections App View

March 12, 2024

Individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) face multiple challenges throughout the journey. With every step, from the realization that treatment is needed to the day-to-day commitment to stay
Extending therapist support 24/7

Skeptic to Advocate: Extending Therapists’ Support

March 11, 2024

It was a Friday evening and Jerrica Evans and her husband, Scott, were driving home after a long week at work. The two therapists are employed by the Southwestern Regional
Innovation and technology to provide SUD support

Maximizing Opioid Settlement Impact

March 5, 2024

As state and local officials across the United States search for innovative, evidence-based approaches that meet disbursement criteria for the $54 billion in opioid settlement funds that flow through the
A Family Resource Practioner’s Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

A Family Resource Practitioner’s Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

February 20, 2024

Breann Hudson lives and works in a place most Americans associate with otherworldly happenings – New Mexico’s Chaves County is home to the city of Roswell of flying saucer fame.
virtual support meetings for addicts and SUD clients

Virtual Support Meetings Offer Critical Recovery Support

February 20, 2024

Jeff Blackburn knows the critical importance of virtual connection in recovery from personal experience. After many turbulent years of incarceration and struggling with addiction, he completed a long-term recovery program
The Daunting Task of Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds

The Daunting Task of Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds

February 9, 2024

Local and state decision-makers across America, specifically those charged with allocating national opioid settlement dollars, face a daunting task: They must determine how to meaningfully spend the $54 billion in