SUBG, SOR, and TOR grants help states, governmental agencies, and tribal communities create and deliver services to prevent and combat SUD.

CHESS Health’s Solutions Align with SUD-Focused Federal Grant Programs

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,
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
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
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