Rural Health

Rural communities face distinct SUD challenges: limited treatment facilities and staff, transportation barriers, long travel distances, and pervasive stigma.

CHESS Health partners with organizations to address these barriers through evidence-based digital tools. Our solutions identify at-risk individuals, facilitate referrals to care, and reduce isolation through 24/7 access to peer-powered recovery support, crisis intervention, and family support – extending care beyond clinic walls. We help rural organizations maximize resources, improve access, and deliver outcomes while aligning with key funding streams including Rural Health Transformation Grants, SAMHSA and HRSA grants, including RCORP.

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    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.
    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.

    CHESS Health Expands Use of Contingency Management Platform to Transform Hepatitis C Care

    December 17, 2024

    Rochester, NY – CHESS Health is excited to announce an expanded use of its innovative digital Rewards Engine, a flexible automated contingency management tool designed to improve treatment adherence. Traditionally
    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
    United Counseling Service (UCS)-Bennington, designated as a Center of Excellence by Vermont Care Partners, serves the far southwestern corner of Vermont, a rural area where the need for substance use disorder and mental health treatment far outweighs availability.

    Extending Provider Reach: Enhancing Access to Mental Health and Addiction Services for Rural Vermonters of All Ages

    September 18, 2024

    United Counseling Service in rural Vermont expands access to mental health and addiction services, addressing increasing substance use and co-occurring disorders.
    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
    In the landscape of the rural SUD crisis, creating connective experiences that can help guide and support across the entire spectrum is paramount to having success in this crisis. Arbor Place, a prevention, treatment, and recovery services provider in rural western Wisconsin, exemplifies this ethos through its innovative approach to care. Led by Executive Director Jill Gamez, Arbor Place embraces a philosophy of constant evolution, always seeking novel strategies to enhance client care.

    Fostering Connective Experiences to Support Individuals with SUD In Rural Wisconsin

    May 20, 2024

    A treatment provider in rural Wisconsin creates a holistic community support network for individuals with substance use disorder, addressing multiple points in the recovery process.
    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
    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.

    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
    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.

    Taylor County Launches Innovative Recovery Support Program For  Individuals with Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders

    January 10, 2024

    Medford, WI, January 10, 2024 – Taylor County Hybrid Treatment Court and Taylor County Human Services have partnered with CHESS Health to deploy eRecovery, an innovative and cutting-edge digital health