United Counseling Service (UCS)-Bennington, designated as a Center of Excellence by Vermont Care Partners, serves the far southwestern corner of Vermont, a rural area where the need for substance use disorder and mental health treatment far outweighs availability.

Extending Provider Reach: Enhancing Access to Mental Health and Addiction Services for Rural Vermonters of All Ages

September 18, 2024

United Counseling Service in rural Vermont expands access to mental health and addiction services, addressing increasing substance use and co-occurring disorders.
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,

Cascadia Health partners with CHESS Health to provide recovery support through Connections app and Contingency Management Solution

August 8, 2024

Recovery support app and contingency management program launched to help Cascadia clients in their recovery journey Portland, Ore. – Cascadia Health, in partnership with CHESS Health, recently launched the Connections mobile app,
Learn how Valley Hope has increased access to care, reduced relapse, and improved patient-provider engagement and business outcomes with the CHESS Health recovery solution including Connections.

Enhanced Recovery Support to Enrich Treatment Outcomes and Boost Business Success

June 18, 2024

Valley Hope integrates eRecovery to improve patient communication, progress tracking, and provide 24/7 peer support, leading to better treatment outcomes.
eRecovery offers critical link to sustainable business success for Valley Hope and personalized outreach to individuals at risk moments.

Empowering Recovery with Personalized Support: eRecovery as a Critical Link to Sustainable Success

June 17, 2024

Coming from a Place of Empathy Recovery is hard. There are as many ways to describe an individual’s experience as they are journeying through: It is tedious and challenging, and
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.
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 treatment provider in rural Wisconsin creates a holistic community support network for individuals with substance use disorder, addressing multiple points in the recovery process.
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
Enabling Staff to Address Triggers for High Drug Use and Overdose in Rural West Virginia

Addressing High Drug Use and Overdose in Rural West Virginia

March 11, 2024

Providers in rural West Virginia confront high rates of drug overdose mortality by leveraging digital solutions to support individuals with substance use disorder.
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

CHESS Health Partners with North Carolina DHHS to Expand Recovery Support

March 4, 2024

Rochester, NY—CHESS Health is proud to announce our partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide critical support for individuals working toward recovery from