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,
JusticeLink utilizes eIntervention to streamline referrals, manage data, and deliver a better experience for justice-involved clients.

Ending the Cycle of Incarceration: Supporting Justice-Involved Individuals Through Re-entry

August 19, 2024

In a complex landscape filled with existing resources, JusticeLink confronts a critical challenge: bridging the gap between individuals entangled in the justice system and the community services available to support
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
Discover how eIntervention is streamlining workflow and transforming access to essential support services to enhance recovery outcomes in the Finger Lakes community.

Utilizing Digital Solutions to Maximize Client Care

July 19, 2024

FLACRA (Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency) began its partnership with CHESS Health in 2016 with eRecovery, expanding to include eIntervention in 2019. This innovative closed-loop referral solution connects
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
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
In the landscape of the rural SUD crisis, creating connective experiences that can help guide and support across the entire spectrum is paramount to having success in this crisis. Arbor Place, a prevention, treatment, and recovery services provider in rural western Wisconsin, exemplifies this ethos through its innovative approach to care. Led by Executive Director Jill Gamez, Arbor Place embraces a philosophy of constant evolution, always seeking novel strategies to enhance client care.

Fostering Connective Experiences to Support Individuals with SUD In Rural Wisconsin

May 20, 2024

A rural Wisconsin-based treatment provider is leveraging innovation to create a holistic web of community support for individuals with SUD to support them at multiple points in the SUD management
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
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

West Virginia Family Support & Rehabilitative Services’ Affiliate, Phoenix Rising, Launches Platform to Support Reentry Individuals in Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery for Substance Use Disorder

August 8, 2023

Solution from CHESS Health provides 24/7 peer support in Huntington, WV Huntington, West Virginia, August 8, 2023 – CHESS Health, the leading provider of evidence-based digital health solutions for substance
SUD and the Justice-Involved Population: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

SUD and the Justice-Involved Population: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

April 3, 2023

Explore effective strategies to address the unique challenges at the intersection of substance use disorder, mental health, and reentry services for justice-involved individuals.