Real Stories. Real Impact

    Explore the impact of tribal substance use through Lacey Callahan's personal and professional experiences in the Choctaw Nation.

    Roots and Resilience: Addressing Substance Use in Tribal Nations

    April 28, 2025

    Lacey Callahan blends lived experience and innovation to combat substance use in Choctaw Nation through connection and community care.
    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 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
    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
    Shaw is a resource navigator with JusticeLink, which operates as a one-stop shop that provides assistance to individuals either facing incarceration or putting their lives back together after exiting the criminal justice system. Discover how JusticeLink and CHESS Health are making a difference in the lives of individuals caught up in the criminal justice system.

    The Impact of Technology on Individuals in the Criminal Justice System

    August 19, 2024

    “I didn’t become sober just for me. I became sober to help others.” That is the philosophy Tiffani Shaw brings to her job each and every day at JusticeLink in
    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
    eRecovery offers critical link to sustainable business success for Valley Hope and personalized outreach to individuals at risk moments.

    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
    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 with vital resources for good health and peace.

    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
    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
    Extending therapist support 24/7

    Skeptic to Advocate: Extending Therapists’ Support

    March 11, 2024

    It was a Friday evening and Jerrica Evans and her husband, Scott, were driving home after a long week at work. The two therapists are employed by the Southwestern Regional
    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.

    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,