Author: CHESS Health

    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

    Enhancing Family Support: Introducing the Companion App by CHESS Health

    September 4, 2024

    Rochester, NY — September 4, 2024  – In response to the escalating substance use crisis and its significant impact on loved ones, CHESS Health is proud to announce the launch
    Jeff, a CHESS Health peer specialist found community and developed a sense of purpose to help break the chains of addiction.

    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. 
    Driven by her passion for helping others, Ann transitioned from a kindergarten teacher to a recovery coordinator.

    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
    Support by family and friends makes a critical impact on SUD treatment outcomes.

    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
    For 15 years she battled addiction, but the prospect of losing her children motivated Lindsey to conquer substance use for good.

    Motivated by Love: A Mother’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery

    August 15, 2024

    Losing her children motivated her to conquer substance use for good. When Lindsey recalls her 12 years of active drug and alcohol addiction, she compares it to a tornado.  “It

    Celebrating Recovery Heroes

    August 12, 2024

    When it comes to the recovery process, very few — if any — people would say they did it entirely on their own. Recovery is a complex and often circular

    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,

    Michigan DHHS Recommends CHESS Health’s Contingency Management Platform for State’s Recovery Incentives Program 

    August 1, 2024

    East Rochester, NY  August 1, 2024 — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced the intent to partner with CHESS Health to deploy the eRecovery Rewards
    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
    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
    CHESS Health is committed to a dedicated collaboration with our Customer Success and Onboarding Support teams to Maximize business impact

    Maximizing Business Impact with CHESS Health’s Dedicated Support Team

    July 18, 2024

    A partnership with CHESS Health extends far beyond mere access to our technology platforms. Our commitment involves a dedicated collaboration with our Customer Success and Onboarding Support teams, empowering your