Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative

CHWE has received federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help respond to the staggering increase in substance-use, mental health needs, and substance-related deaths in the American workforce. This project works with partners and employers to educate businesses, guiding them in creating workplaces that support workers struggling with common behavioral health conditions including…

Telemedicine for SUD Treatment

Telemedicine for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment By, Julia Brownfield, MPHE Springs Recovery Connection, Director of Programs As technology advances, so does its application in various daily practices, including medicine. The emergence of the COVID-19 has probably accelerated the range of applications of different emerging technologies. Even so, estimates show that 13,000 beneficiaries of Medicare…

Recovery Self Efficacy

Recovery Self Efficacy By, Julia Brownfield, MPHE Director of Programs Springs Recovery Connection Self-efficacy after treatment has been shown to be an essential element in maintaining Recovery. Self-efficacy is defined as a person’s belief and confidence in achieving full Recovery (3). Self-efficacy influences the decision to reduce substance use and maintain the gains achieved during…