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,
Hancock County’s Approach to Tackling SUD
January 11, 2024
Amid a surge in health issues linked to alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hancock County, Ohio’s mental health and substance use disorders coalition sought assistance from CHESS Health to
Behavioral Health Apps: Catalysts for Transformative Care
December 14, 2023
CHESS Health CEO Hans Morefield recently took part in a webinar sponsored by The College for Behavioral Health Leadership on the transformative role of behavioral health apps in supporting mental
Oklahoma Study Shows Positive Outcomes with Outpatient App
April 12, 2022
This study by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) shows positive outcomes for outpatients with substance use disorder who used the CHESS Health Connections app.
Planning for the Opioid Settlements: Addressing the Crisis of SUD
February 3, 2022
Date: February 3, 2022 Speakers: JK Costello, MD, MPH, Principal at the Steadman Group Marco Macaluso, MA, LPC, Behavioral Health Consultant at the Steadman Group Lindsey Houston, MPH, Behavioral Health
Oklahoma Deploys Innovative Initiative to Address Statewide Addiction Crisis
April 19, 2021
Oklahoma faced a common problem for states with a spread-out population and many individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). It is difficult to connect, coordinate, and offer resources for providers
Pharmacotherapy and Mobile Health for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders
June 29, 2020
Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by the Loyola Recovery Foundation, this research explored alternative therapies for a high-risk, high-need population prone to
App Usage Increases Treatment Compliance and Sessions for Women in Appalachia
June 1, 2020
Funded by SAMHSA, this research focused on the impact of the CHESS Health digital solutions on Appalachian women in treatment for SUD.
Improved Care Accessibility and Recovery Outcomes for SUD Patients
November 1, 2018
Huther Doyle integrated CHESS Health’s recovery support tools into its treatment and recovery program. Today, the staff is seeing positive results.
Empowering Women In Recovery: Innovation in Oklahoma
March 22, 2018
The state of Oklahoma faces a significant challenge with high rates of female incarceration, leading to intergenerational cycles of imprisonment. Mental health disorders, including addiction, further complicate the situation. Mimi
From Patient to Peer
March 22, 2018
Brent Dickerson understands the life of an addict. He is in recovery himself and has experienced, both inpatient and outpatient treatment. Today, Dickerson is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and
App Increases Treatment Completion for At-Risk Youth
March 21, 2018
The study researched the impact of using a smartphone app as part of treatment of adolescents undergoing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
