Peer engagement specialist empowers individuals on their recovery journeys through the exploration and focus on art and nature.

    Finding Inspiration in Art & Nature

    April 26, 2024

    Four years ago, when the pandemic lockdowns set in, drug and alcohol use spiked across the country. Many individuals already regularly using drugs and alcohol increased their consumption as weeks
    Alumni programs play a critical role in the toolkit for care providers. In addition to providing peer support for those more newly in treatment, alumni members are often the best source of referrals and brand extension for the providers.

    Alumni Networks Offer Powerful Benefits

    April 15, 2024

    Alumni programs play a critical role in the toolkit for care providers. In addition to providing peer support for those more newly in treatment, alumni members are often the best
    CHESS Health’s Rewards module, part of the eRecovery solution

    Boosting Recovery with Contingency Management

    April 12, 2024

    Kimberly Wooldridge recalls the story of a client at GRAND Mental Health in Tulsa, OK, struggling to afford presents for her child’s upcoming birthday. The young mother was participating in
    Innovation and technology to provide SUD support

    Maximizing Opioid Settlement Impact

    March 5, 2024

    As state and local officials across the United States search for innovative, evidence-based approaches that meet disbursement criteria for the $54 billion in opioid settlement funds that flow through the

    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
    A Family Resource Practioner’s Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

    A Family Resource Practitioner’s Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Addiction

    February 20, 2024

    Breann Hudson lives and works in a place most Americans associate with otherworldly happenings – New Mexico’s Chaves County is home to the city of Roswell of flying saucer fame.
    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
    Navigating Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

    Navigating Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

    January 26, 2024

    Making Decisions That Deliver Long‑Term Impact As opioid settlement funds reach state, local, and tribal agencies, leaders face a defining responsibility. More than $54 billion will be distributed over the
    Learn more about approved uses for opioid settlement funds, core strategies, and recommended solutions with CHESS Health's free guide.

    Guide to Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation

    January 23, 2024

    Learn about approved uses for opioid settlement funds, core strategies, and recommended solutions with CHESS Health’s comprehensive guide.
    Rewards Module Simplifies Incentive Programs for Patients

    Rewards Module Simplifies Incentive Programs for Patients

    January 17, 2024

    Rewards are among the most effective incentives for individuals in treatment and recovery for substance use disorder (SUD), but the difficulty in creating and managing these programs often prevents providers

    A Community Approach to Addressing Binge Drinking

    January 16, 2024

    Real Stories. Real Impact. Voices from Hancock County Like many parts of the country, Hancock County, Ohio experienced increased alcohol use and its corresponding health issues, during the pandemic. Isolation,
    In honor of Recovery Month, a peer specialist shares her drive to show up for others until they learn to show up for themselves.

    Showing Up for Others Until They Learn to Show Up for Themselves

    September 27, 2023

    Kassandra is a credentialed Peer Recovery Support Specialist at CHESS Health. She’s a 32-year-old Arizona native with four children ranging from almost 2 years old to 14 years old. Kassandra’s