The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (OSAMH) has partnered with CHESS Health, a leading provider of evidence-based digital recovery support tools, to expand access to evidence-based digital recovery support tools across the state’s behavioral health providers and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs).

This resource is available at no cost to eligible partners.  ​

Arkansas Peer Recovery

These tools are part of Arkansas Peer Recovery, a program that connects people who have lived experience in recovery to individuals currently navigating substance use or mental health challenges. Peer Recovery Specialists walk alongside individuals receiving services, offering guidance, empathy, and a path forward.

Free Digital Recovery Support Tools for Providers and Certified Peers

DHS also makes these free digital tools available to eligible behavioral health providers and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) to help Arkansans in recovery.

Connections App

The Connections recovery support app extends the reach of providers and peers to offer individuals in recovery with resources to:​

• Connect with other peers through a private online community
• Join dedicated meetings and learning sessions
• Access self-care resources
• Enroll clients in the program more easily

DHS has made this free digital tool available to eligible behavioral health providers and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) to help Arkansans in recovery. Enroll through your RCO:

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Choose your RCO below to enroll in this free recovery support app. If you are not affiliated with one of the RCOs, choose Unaffiliated Peer to enroll.​

​Exodus.Life​​
P.E.A.R.L.​​
Wolfe Street Foundation​​
NEA Divine Intervention​
Unaffiliated Peer​

Companion App​
Companion family and caregiver support app extends your program’s impact by supporting family members, friends, and caregivers with a moderated digital community that offers guidance, shared experiences, and valuable resources for recovery and self-care. Companion offers:​

• A private, understanding community of fellow caregivers​
• Educational resources on treatment, recovery, and medication​
• Daily encouragement and guided journaling tools​
• Access to discussion forums and emotional support

To access the Companion app, you can utilize this link here. 

Eligibility, Training, and Support Materials​

Unsure if you are eligible? Need training or support? Fill out the form below and a CHESS Health staff member will follow up with you shortly.

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