June 9, 2025 – Plymouth, MI
Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH) has launched a new digital support tool to help clients stay connected and motivated throughout their recovery. Through a pilot program funded by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), PNLH is now offering the Connections app by CHESS Health to Intensive Outpatient (IOP) clients living in community-based housing.
The Connections app offers 24/7 access to peer-moderated forums, crisis support, educational resources, daily check-ins, virtual meetings, and motivational content—all designed specifically for people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). It serves as a vital bridge between treatment sessions and as clients transition to more independent living.
“This app supports our clients at all stages of recovery and strengthens the work of our peer recovery team,” said PNLH Co-Founder and CEO Joe Paliwoda. “With staffing challenges across the field, this technology helps ensure clients feel supported between appointments and even after they leave our housing.”
PNLH was selected for this pilot because of its long history of innovation in behavioral healthcare—including developing Intensive Outpatient Programming with Domicile (IOPD) in the 1990s and offering Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and peer recovery coaching.
CHESS Health CEO Hans Morefield praised PNLH’s commitment: “By offering Connections, PNLH is giving its clients and staff a powerful tool to foster long-term recovery and consistent care.”
Currently available at PNLH’s Plymouth facility, the app is expected to roll out across all locations.