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CHESS Health is dedicated to helping more people get into treatment and find meaningful connections that enable them to achieve lasting recovery from substance use disorder. Real and lasting recovery is why we do what we do.
From Personal Recovery to Community Transformation
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 and families whose lives are affected by substance use, mental health, and other health-related issues. It offers 365 days a year, round-the-clock crisis support, screenings,…
Maximizing Business Impact with CHESS Health’s Dedicated Support Team
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 staff through comprehensive training and guidance. Together, we ensure your team is fully equipped to leverage our solutions effectively, driving tangible and impactful business outcomes…
The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds
Introduction 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 died from drug overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Of those deaths, an estimated 84,000 (76%) involved opioid drugs. The surge in opioid-involved overdose deaths has been…
Directing Opioid Settlement Funds to Reduce Crime and Recidivism
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 substance use disorder (SUD). The need to focus on effective treatment and support for this often-overlooked population is abundantly clear. According to the National Institute…
Empowering Recovery with Personalized Support: eRecovery as a Critical Link to Sustainable Success
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 it can be both a sprint and a marathon. Kristina Ward knows this well. As a supervisor of peer engagement for CHESS Health, she oversees…
The Vital Role of Effective Prevention and Harm Reduction Strategies for SUD
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. Drug deaths began to rise in 2020 with the onset of the worldwide pandemic. They spiked with the availability of increasingly lethal substances such as…
New eRecovery Enhancements Improve Provider Efficiency and Client Engagement
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. Part of the eRecovery solution, these user-friendly tools offer valuable benefits to providers and their clients. Let’s explore how each new feature and its benefits. …
Enhancing Diversion Programs with Powerful Community Connections
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 the Menomonie Police Department, Bergh’s focus extends to reaching individuals grappling with various challenges in the community. Bergh’s role centers on connecting those in need…
Alumni Networks Offer Powerful Benefits
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. Janelle Wesloh, who spent more than 30 years with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, is a…
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