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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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
