CHESS is a multi-disciplinary center whose research and innovations have led to such practical results as longer life for patients with lung cancer, reduction in relapse rates for people in recovery, shorter waiting times for people trying to get into addiction treatment, and improved quality of life among older adults.
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Research
At CHESS, we're not just conducting research, we're exploring the frontiers of individual and organizational systems transformation. Our multidisciplinary Center includes researchers from multiple fields.
Innovation
Learn about CHESS innovations that leverage mobile technology to help people manage chronic health conditions and NIATx, our pioneering process improvement model designed for the behavioral health field.
Professional Support
CHESS projects include professional support to organizations and individuals to enhance skills and accelerate the use of evidence-based practices in substance use and mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery.
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CHESS By The Numbers
150M+ Dollars
Since 2006, CHESS has received over $150 million to support our research.
300+ Publications
CHESS researchers have published over 300 peer-reviewed articles.
Countless Lives Affected
Over 40 years of research has positively impacted countless patients, family members, clinicians…to name just a few.