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    Addressing Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

    February 16, 2025

    Nearly half of all federal inmates are incarcerated for drug offenses, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Among this population, one offense often leads to another. Data shows that
    Rural America/ Rural Health

    Digital Behavioral Health Tools Offer Hope to Rural Areas in SUD Crisis

    February 5, 2025

    Digital solutions offer a powerful answer for providers, public health and health plans serving rural communities that lack care options and support for people with substance use disorder.

    SAMHSA Advisory: Increased Incentives for Contingency Management

    January 9, 2025

    2025 SAMHSA Advisory increases contingency management incentives to $750 per patient per year, recommends voucher and gift card payments, prohibits cash, and emphasizes digital technologies to enhance engagement, outcomes reporting,
    Meeting the Need for Comprehensive Care in Dual Diagnosis

    Meeting the Need for Comprehensive Care in Dual Diagnosis

    January 8, 2025

    Understanding dual diagnoses is critical for providing effective support systems. Explore how healthcare organizations can prioritize comprehensive care for individuals with dual diagnoses.
    Learn how Sapulpa Public Schools tackles mental health care for at-risk youth with collaboration and an innovative digital solution.

    Breaking Barriers to Mental Health Care for At-Risk Youth

    December 20, 2024

    Learn how Sapulpa Public Schools uses digital tools in partnership with a leading mental health provider to address mental health challenges for vulnerable students.
    Digital recovery support tools can ease stress around the holidays for behavioral health providers, support organizations and, clients.

    Navigating the Holidays: Elevate Care with Digital Solutions

    December 2, 2024

    The holiday season can be particularly stressful for individuals in treatment for substance use disorders (SUD), increasing their need for support. Meanwhile, behavioral health providers face heightened demands, which can
    Digital solutions are revolutionizing support for first responders, helping them overcome barriers and prioritize their well-being.

    Digital Support Tools Meet the Needs of First Responders

    November 20, 2024

    In a recent publication, Dr. Tomer Anbar, CEO of the Institutes of Health, shed light on the immense stress endured by our first responders. Daily, they navigate extreme and traumatic
    Strategies of EAPs and employers to safeguard Investments and enhance employee well-being in the face of the addiction crisis.

    High-Stress Industries Face Crisis of Employee Addiction

    October 29, 2024

    Strategies for Safeguarding Investments and Enhancing Employee Well-Being Want to learn how we can augment your EAP program? Individuals in high-stress professions—such as emergency responders, healthcare workers, construction workers, mining
    SUBG, SOR, and TOR grants help states, governmental agencies, and tribal communities create and deliver services to prevent and combat SUD.

    Federal Grant Programs: Addressing Substance Use Disorder Crisis

    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,

    Taking Healthcare by Storm Highlights West Virginia’s Innovative Approach to Combating the Opioid Crisis

    October 2, 2024

    Randy Polito, a Customer Success Consultant with CHESS Health, recently participated in an episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, with Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights. During this
    Discover how digital technologies provide health plans with effective solutions to comply with the new MHPAEA federal rules.

    New Parity Rule Strengthens Access to Mental Health Care

    September 30, 2024

    The Impact on Health Plans and Digital Innovation New rules announced by the Biden-Harris administration give more teeth to the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), which
    Leaders at UCS Bennington were alarmed by the high mortality rate the state of Vermont was seeing. Recognizing the need for more consistent access to resources, they introduced CHESS Health’s Connections app, a key component of its eRecovery Solution, in 2023 as a supplemental service. Despite facing staffing shortages and other challenges, UCS Bennington remained committed to providing clients with additional layers of support.

    Bridging Gaps in Recovery Support While Delivering Provider Peace of Mind

    September 23, 2024

    Leaders at UCS Bennington were alarmed by the high mortality rate the state of Vermont was seeing. Recognizing the need for more consistent access to resources, they introduced CHESS Health’s