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The First Evidence-Based Platform Automating the Addiction Management Life Cycle

Founded in 2014 by nationally recognized substance abuse researcher Dr. Dave Gustafson, CHESS developed A-CHESS (Addiction Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System), the leading evidence-based relapse prevention technology. A-CHESS provides support for SUD in a variety of environments:

• PCPs and Clinics
• Emergency Departments
• Care Coordinators
• Rehab Facilities
• Detox Centers
• MAT Providers

Nationally recognized and validated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), the Journal of Substance Abuse and the Surgeon General and the Journal of Substance Abuse as a proven relapse predictor. Clinically Validated Results
• 31% fewer patients relapsed (surveyed at 4, 8, and 12 months)
• 50% reduction in severity of relapse
• 71% reduction in re-hospitalizations
• 20% more likely to complete treatment

The most powerful prevention happens outside clinical walls. While healthcare struggles with   screening gaps, communiti...
10/24/2025

The most powerful prevention happens outside clinical walls.

While healthcare struggles with screening gaps, communities are where real prevention can take root.

Think about it: Schools, libraries, senior centers, workplaces—these are where people spend their time, where they're comfortable, where screening could happen before a crisis hits.

But here's the challenge: How do you ensure quality, consistency, and connection to care across diverse community settings?

The answer lies in tools that can:

💠 Standardize evidence-based screening anywhere
💠 Provide immediate, personalized interventions
💠 Create direct pathways to qualified treatment providers
💠 Remove geographic barriers to access

When we move prevention upstream—into communities—we transform the entire care continuum.

Instead of waiting for people to seek help, we meet them where they are. What role should community organizations play in SUD prevention?

Discover how digital solutions overcome traditional screening barriers!

Explore how digital tools and enhanced training are revolutionizing the approach to preventing addiction before it escalates.

Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life—challenges that can increase the risk of  , mental h...
10/23/2025

Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life—challenges that can increase the risk of , mental health struggles, and suicidality.

We're excited to announce our new partnership with Garret Biss of Diamond Mind, LLC to deliver culturally relevant and strengths-based support for military veterans. This initiative expands CHESS Health’s mission of connecting individuals to recovery resources by introducing veteran-informed training, content, and community engagement inside its digital platform.

Join us November 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a national webinar designed to equip clinicians and recovery staff with cultural competence and practical tools to better serve veterans.

🎓 Attendees will earn 1.0 NAADAC-approved CE credit and walk away with tools to use immediately.

🔗 Save your spot today: https://www.chess.health/webinars/serving-the-veteran-population/
📰 Press release: https://www.chess.health/press-releases/chess-health-and-diamond-mind-partner-to-deliver-groundbreaking-veteran-focused-support/

Partnership Combines Evidence-Based Digital Tools with Military-Informed Expertise to Deliver Training, Content, and Peer Support for Veterans

Recovery support doesn’t end at discharge. Valley Hope of Norton's alumni community, backed by CHESS Health’s patient en...
10/21/2025

Recovery support doesn’t end at discharge. Valley Hope of Norton's alumni community, backed by CHESS Health’s patient engagement tools, keeps patients connected and confident in their recovery journey.

💬 99.3% average daily recovery confidence since 2019
👥 5,346 patients enrolled in Connections
📲 12,427 private messages supporting ongoing engagement

This is what lifelong recovery support looks like in action.

Valley Hope increased access to care, reduced relapse, and improved patient-provider engagement with digital recovery support tools.

Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life—challenges that can increase the risk of SUD, mental...
10/20/2025

Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life—challenges that can increase the risk of SUD, mental health struggles, and suicidality.

On November 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join CHESS Health and Garret Biss, USMC (Ret.), for a national webinar on actionable strategies to better support this population.

🎓 Attendees will earn 1.0 NAADAC-approved CE credit and walk away with tools to use immediately.

Open to: providers, recovery organizations, peer support, reentry programs, VA staff, and more.

🔗 Save your spot today!

Discover effective veteran support strategies for recovery during this webinar. Learn from a retired Marine's experiences and expertise.

We are proud to partner with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to convene experts on recovery incentive programs...
10/17/2025

We are proud to partner with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to convene experts on recovery incentive programs – from research policy and practice.

Join us on Oct 30 at 1pm EST to hear from experts Lara Coughlin, PhD, Tracy Winn, PMHNP, and Crystal Marr, LCSWR, CASACM, moderated by Alexandra Plante, as they share research, real-world examples, and strategies for success.

Register now!

Join us for a panel discussion on integrating recovery incentive programs into comprehensive treatment plans — alongside therapy, medication for substance use disorders and recovery support services. We’ll examine the evidence behind structured reward systems and their real-world application and...

🚀 Boost your Prevention Programs! 🚀  From digital outreach to in-person screenings, ePrevention enhances your community ...
10/16/2025

🚀 Boost your Prevention Programs! 🚀

From digital outreach to in-person screenings, ePrevention enhances your community support efforts with flexible, evidence-based tools. Automate screening, deliver smart interventions, and track outcomes - all in one platform.

Interested in transforming your prevention initiatives? Learn more!

ePrevention transforms and automates prevention efforts with a cutting-edge SaaS-based solution to deliver SBIRT.

We’re at the 2025 Benchmarks Destination Conference this week! Stop by our table to explore how CHESS Health’s evidence-...
10/15/2025

We’re at the 2025 Benchmarks Destination Conference this week! Stop by our table to explore how CHESS Health’s evidence-based digital solutions are helping health plans, providers, and North Carolina communities improve outcomes, reduce readmissions, and support sustained recovery—all while lowering avoidable costs and meeting quality goals.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're highlighting Lacey Callahan, LMSW, at Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health, whose...
10/14/2025

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're highlighting Lacey Callahan, LMSW, at Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health, whose innovative approach to addressing SUD is deeply informed by her own roots in tribal communities.

Her culturally aware, community-driven strategies and use of digital solutions are shaping recovery that truly resonates.

Together, we honor the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities through stories like Lacey's.

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

On this   we continue to raise awareness, improve knowledge and drive actions that promote and protect everyone's mental...
10/10/2025

On this we continue to raise awareness, improve knowledge and drive actions that promote and protect everyone's mental health as a universal human right.

Last year, we shared how Valley Hope of Norton  leveraged our eRecovery solution to strengthen treatment outcomes. That ...
10/09/2025

Last year, we shared how Valley Hope of Norton leveraged our eRecovery solution to strengthen treatment outcomes. That story didn't stop there.

📈 Since then, results have majorly increased in key areas:

2,650 → 3,577 patients onboarded
301 → 3,326 badges earned by patients from in-app engagement
214 → 369 patient-initiated escalations (with CHESS Health’s peer engagement team intervening)

The updated case study shows how Valley Hope continues to extend care, protect revenue, and support alumni long after discharge.

Valley Hope increased access to care, reduced relapse, and improved patient-provider engagement with digital recovery support tools.

📢 Registration is now open! On November 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, CHESS Health is hosting a free, NAADAC-approved webinar: Serv...
10/08/2025

📢 Registration is now open!

On November 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, CHESS Health is hosting a free, NAADAC-approved webinar: Serving the Veteran Population: Factors Contributing to SUD, Mental Health Challenges, and Suicidal Ideations

Join Garret Biss, USMC (Ret.), Marine Corps pilot, TEDx speaker, and recovery advocate, for practical strategies to better support veterans in recovery.

👉 Open to behavioral health providers, peer support organizations, reentry programs, VA staff, and others serving veterans.

Register now!

Discover effective veteran support strategies for recovery during this webinar. Learn from a retired Marine's experiences and expertise.

🚀 Exciting news! We've just launched TouchPoint - our new multi-channel engagement tool that extends our eRecovery solut...
10/07/2025

🚀 Exciting news! We've just launched TouchPoint - our new multi-channel engagement tool that extends our eRecovery solution to reach 100% of patients and members.

Healthcare providers told us they needed to connect with patients beyond just app users. TouchPoint delivers by meeting people where they are - through SMS, email, and in-app messaging.

Whether it's alumni check-ins, appointment reminders, or waitlist management, TouchPoint helps providers maintain stronger connections throughout the entire care journey and beyond.

Ready to engage all your patients? Let's talk about how TouchPoint can transform your patient engagement strategy.

TouchPoint is a multi-channel communications tool to improve patient engagement and satisfaction across your entire patient population.

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