Expanding Recovery Access in Rural Communities

Register for this informative webinar hosted by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and sponsored by CHESS Health to explore how digital recovery support tools are helping expand access to substance use recovery services in rural, tribal, and underserved communities.

When: September 29, 2026 at 2 pm EST

Why This Matters: Rural communities continue to face significant barriers to recovery support, including provider shortages, transportation challenges, geographic isolation, stigma, and limited access to ongoing care. As federal and state leaders prioritize rural health transformation, digital recovery technologies are emerging as a powerful solution to bridge gaps in service delivery. These tools provide around-the-clock access to peer support, crisis intervention, recovery resources, and evidence-based behavioral health services, helping individuals remain connected to care regardless of where they live.

Hear from a national rural recovery expert as well as leaders from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Arkansas Mobile Opioid Recovery (ARMOR), and Integrated Care of Greater Hickory as they share real-world strategies for leveraging digital tools, mobile care models, and community partnerships to strengthen recovery support systems. Learn how innovative approaches are improving engagement, expanding access, and creating scalable solutions that address workforce shortages and geographic barriers while advancing recovery outcomes in rural and tribal communities.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand the unique recovery support challenges affecting rural and tribal communities.
• Identify the role digital recovery support tools can play in extending access to care and recovery resources.
• Learn implementation strategies from tribal and statewide initiatives serving rural populations.
• Examine outcomes and engagement data from real-world digital recovery programs.
• Apply lessons learned to support implementation within their own communities and organizations.

Expert Panel:

• Panelists:
  • Lacey Callahan, BA, MS, MSW, LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grants Manager at Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
  • Kristin Martin, DO, MS, FAAFP, FASAM, FACOFP | Board Certified – Family Practice & Addiction Medicine | CEO / River Valley Medical Wellness
  • Melissa Cruse, CADC-R, NCCPSS, FCHP | Program Coordinator| Integrated Care of Greater Hickory