July 2025

Connections App Brings New Layer of Support for Clients

Did you know Cascadia Health offers a mobile app to help clients with an additional layer of support in recovery?

Last year Cascadia, in partnership with CHESS Health, launched the Connections mobile app to further help individuals who live with substance use disorder. Since then, the tool has been successfully introduced, helping clients in their recovery journey. Read on to learn about the app and how it’s assisting those we serve.

It’s meant to offer an additional layer of support between appointments or for folks who want some support but aren’t ready for or interested in other programming aimed at substance use disorders.

The app is available in English and Spanish and requires a smart phone and some comfort navigating the simple interface.

As of July 2025, Cascadia has helped 90 clients sign up with the Connections app, and users like the Chess peer team, the connection with others in recovery, and the on-demand support.

• 24/7 peer provider support

• Moderated discussion forums

• Virtual support meetings

• Crisis support

• Educational resources

• Digital CBT course

• Daily check-ins

• Care management tools

• Contingency management administration

Cascadia is able to offer this app FREE, so current clients can get access to Connections through a simple sign-up process. 

“The app itself helps me stay motivated in my recovery daily and it’s just a great tool to use when you need some recovery in your routine.”

“The meetings are helpful when I can’t make it to my own group or other meetings.”

“They responded to me when I felt alone and vulnerable.”

“Sharing the stories that had relatable issues and feeling heard.”

“It is somewhere I can vent if I’m having cravings I read and listen to the videos.”

“There’s always someone there cheering you on regardless of if you relapse, you’re not judged, and you still get help and encouragement.”

“The peer mentors are phenomenal.”

“It has really helped me achieve my goals and kept me on point with myself so I can keep a positive attitude. Also taught me a lot about triggers and how to avoid them.”

CHESS Health partners with healthcare providers, community organizations, state and local governments, and health plans to amplify their impact by helping them reach and engage individuals at the moments that matter with evidence-based digital health solutions that span the entire lifecycle of substance use disorder (SUD) management―from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. For more information, visit www.chess.health.