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CHESS Health is dedicated to helping more people get into treatment and find meaningful connections that enable them to achieve lasting recovery from substance use disorder. Real and lasting recovery is why we do what we do.
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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 situations—from severe injuries to violent crimes and devastating accidents. While…
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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 challenging work environments. The combination of irregular work hours often…
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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, Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grants (SUBG), …
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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 episode, they focused on the ongoing challenges and innovative solutions…
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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 requires health plans to cover mental health and substance use…
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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 Connections app, a key component of its eRecovery Solution, in…
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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, helping individuals explore their feelings. New Art Galleries available in…
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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 for experimental or test projects proposed by states that promote…
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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. Coming from a family with a history of alcoholism and…
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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 new challenge that would allow her to engage her capacity…
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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 Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her mission is to help others caught up…
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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 of obtaining better treatment outcomes. Alongside the positive evidence behind…
