The Change Companies

The Change Companies Miller, and Dr. James Prochaska, to name a few -- to develop evidence-based materials that assist individuals in making positive life change.

The Change Companies is a national publishing, consulting, training and multimedia company that works with experts in the field of behavior change to develop effective, evidence-based behavioral health program curricula. The Change Companies® is a national publishing, consulting, training and media company that works with leading industry experts -- like Dr. David Mee-Lee, Dr. William R. The Chang

e Companies®' founder, Don Kuhl, in collaboration with over 100 industry experts in the field of behavioral psychology, developed an evidence-based practice called Interactive Journaling®, which to date has served more than 4,000 organizations and 20 million individuals in the fields of substance abuse treatment, education and prevention, impaired driving, criminal justice, and other behavior change programs and settings. Listed on SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's) National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, Interactive Journaling® incorporates proven strategies such as motivational interviewing principles, CBT and the stages of change model. Our resources serve adult and juvenile populations, in virtually any behavior change setting. As the publishers of The ASAM Criteria (3rd edition, 2013), The Change Companies® is also strongly aligned with ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine), with a handful of products developed in collaboration with and endorsed by ASAM. The Change Companies® offers a wide variety of education and training, from elearning courses to a suite of comprehensive training, consultation and professional support services.

13,113 hours of programming. 48,000+ completed sessions. 5,500+ incarcerated individuals reached- In just a few months.T...
05/26/2026

13,113 hours of programming. 48,000+ completed sessions. 5,500+ incarcerated individuals reached- In just a few months.

That's what Atlas has delivered inside the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD). We’re proud to partner with the NMCD to expand access to rehabilitation and reentry support through Atlas, our digital behavior change programming platform now available across all eight NMCD facilities.

Through Atlas, Individuals can engage with 23+ evidence-based curricula and a multimedia library covering substance use, mental health, job readiness, financial literacy, family reunification, and more. The outcomes:
→ 100% of survey participants said the platform was helpful
→ 89% said it helped them work toward their goals
→ 89% reported greater self-awareness

💬 One participant shared: "Atlas is actually planting things in your mind… How are we to change the way we think if we don't plant anything in the mind?"

Thank you to the NMCD team and everyone making this work possible!

📖 Read the full Story: https://hubs.la/Q04hHrHm0

In recent years, correctional systems across the country have expanded the use of digital tablets to increase access to rehabilitative and educational programming, strengthen connections with the outside world, reduce idleness among incarcerated populations, and as a result, more agencies are recogn...

95% of individuals did not return to custody.At New Freedom, a structured reentry program serving individuals exiting in...
05/21/2026

95% of individuals did not return to custody.
At New Freedom, a structured reentry program serving individuals exiting incarceration, success is built through:
✔️ 200+ hours of treatment per person
✔️ Evidence-based programming grounded in CBT
✔️ Real-world structure that mirrors daily life and work
✔️ Tools that keep participants engaged over time

What made the difference:
➡️ Sustained engagement over time
➡️ Stronger peer connection + accountability
➡️ Clearer goals, emotions, and next steps
By integrating Interactive Journaling®, New Freedom goes beyond content—driving reflection, conversation, and real behavior change.

👉 Read the full Case study: https://hubs.la/Q04h3dyB0

Learn how New Freedom uses Interactive Journaling® to boost engagement, build CBT skills, and support successful reentry outcomes after incarceration.

What’s changing in the NEW Adolescent & Transitional Aged Youth (ATAY) Edition of The ASAM Criteria, and what does it me...
05/20/2026

What’s changing in the NEW Adolescent & Transitional Aged Youth (ATAY) Edition of The ASAM Criteria, and what does it mean for your day-to-day work with young people?

Join nationally recognized ASAM Criteria expert Scott Boyles for a live “ASAM Criteria Unplugged” session exploring:
✔️ Key ATAY updates
✔️ Adolescent engagement strategies
✔️ Level-of-care decision making
✔️ Real-world implementation insights
✔️ Audience-driven Q&A

Can't make it? Register anyway, and we'll send you a recording.
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM PST/ 1:30pm EST
🎥 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04h3nX20

What happens when 60% of people who need mental health care in jail never receive it?Higher recidivism. Harder reentry. ...
05/19/2026

What happens when 60% of people who need mental health care in jail never receive it?
Higher recidivism. Harder reentry. Communities that absorb the cost.

The stats in correctional settings are stark, 27% diagnosed with depression, nearly half with a substance use disorder, and over 90% who've experienced trauma. Traditional care can't reach everyone. But evidence-based digital programming can.

Digital tools grounded in CBT are filling that gap, and the outcomes are real.
In Utah's DOC, 81% of participants said programming helped them work toward their treatment goals. In a self-directed jail setting, recidivism dropped 15%. When support becomes accessible, transformation becomes achievable.

🔗 Read the blog below to learn more!


Mental health in jails and prisons goes largely untreated. Discover how digital CBT-based tools are bridging the gap where staff and resources fall short.

💻 Registration is now open for the upcoming May ASAM Criteria trainings and spots are filling quickly. How confident is ...
05/15/2026

💻 Registration is now open for the upcoming May ASAM Criteria trainings and spots are filling quickly.

How confident is your team in applying the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition in real-world settings?
Join Train for Change Inc. for hands-on, virtual trainings designed to strengthen clinical decision-making and improve consistency in care.

🗓️ Upcoming training:
• 5/20-21, 2026 | Virtual Two-day ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Training
• 5/22, 2026 | Virtual One-day Motivational Interviewing Overview Training
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04g8xhF0

05/14/2026

Documentation is one of the biggest time drains for behavioral health and justice professionals.
Atlas changes that!

🖥️ Record sessions, generate progress notes automatically, and receive feedback on how the session went, all in one place. Teams can:
• Save time on documentation
• Strengthen fidelity to evidence-based practices
• Track RNR topics and session quality
• Monitor improvement over time

This is how organizations support staff while improving consistency and accountability.
👉 See the Sessions feature in action. Book an Atlas demo today:
https://hubs.la/Q04d5q770

Excited to share that Securus Technologies, one of our tablet partners, recently featured Atlas by The Change Companies ...
05/13/2026

Excited to share that Securus Technologies, one of our tablet partners, recently featured Atlas by The Change Companies in a new press release highlighting digital reentry programming in the Washington DOC.

For facilities operating with lean staffing and growing programming demands, Atlas helps fill a critical gap by enabling individuals to complete structured, evidence-based reentry programming independently, without requiring a facilitator in the room. Early Washington DOC results showed:
➡️ 4,000+ participants engaged
➡️ Nearly 100 journaling topics accessed
➡️ 18,240 sessions completed
➡️ 5,780 hours of engagement
Atlas helps correctional agencies expand meaningful programming, improve engagement, and support reentry outcomes.

🔗 Read the announcement here: https://hubs.la/Q04gpkWV0

/PRNewswire/ -- At a time when county facilities face increasing pressure to deliver stronger outcomes with limited staff and resources, sheriffs and jail...

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Booth at the Texas Jail Association Annual Conference to connect with Jesse and...
05/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Booth at the Texas Jail Association Annual Conference to connect with Jesse and Madilynn about the future of digital behavior change programming in jail settings.

Across conversations, one theme came up again and again: teams are being asked to improve engagement, documentation, and outcomes, without adding more administrative burden on staff.

That’s why Atlas was built:
✔️ AI-assisted session notes & summaries
✔️ Evidence-based digital journaling
✔️ Real-time engagement insights
✔️ Tools built for justice, treatment, and reentry settings

If we didn’t get a chance to connect at the TJA conference or if you’d like a closer look at Atlas, visit our conference page to learn more and book a demo with our team.
🔗 Learn more about Atlas: https://hubs.la/Q04g8GWk0

05/11/2026

What if your team could instantly identify the participants who need attention most, without reading every journal entry?
Atlas makes that possible!

With built-in risk flagging, Atlas automatically highlights participant responses that may signal:
🔴 Potential harm to self or others
🟡 Disengagement or emerging concerns

Instead of searching through pages of entries, staff can quickly see what matters most, so they can intervene sooner, prioritize caseloads, and focus on the people who need support now.

👉 See how Atlas helps your team stay ahead of risk and save time.
Book a quick Atlas demo: https://hubs.la/Q04fRjdB0

05/08/2026

Reentry success isn’t about compliance, it’s about mindset.
A recent Atlas evaluation found:
→ 95% increased motivation
→ 90% increased confidence

Because when people think differently, they act differently. Digital journaling helps individuals reflect, slow down decisions, and build real-world skills—while giving staff better insight without extra work.

📥 Explore the full blog below to learn more!


https://hubs.la/Q04fZN1_0

Behavior change doesn’t happen from information alone. It happens through reflection, structure, and practice.That’s exa...
05/07/2026

Behavior change doesn’t happen from information alone. It happens through reflection, structure, and practice.
That’s exactly what Interactive Journaling® is designed to do.

📅 This evidence-based, experiential approach guides participants step-by-step, helping them build motivation, explore options, and create real plans for change. Join our upcoming virtual trainings:
• 5/13-14, 2026 | Virtual Two-day Evidence-based Facilitation Skills for Interactive Journaling®
• 5/15, 2026 | Virtual Fidelity Coaching Certification for Interactive Journaling®
• 5/29, 2026 | Virtual Fidelity Coaching Renewal Booster Training
Built for professionals in behavioral health, justice services, and treatment programs.

👉 Register and see all upcoming trainings: https://hubs.la/Q04fyYM_0

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