# Connections: Recovery Support

> Recovery Support App​

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cmh.achessapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cmh.achessapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cmh.achessapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CHESS Health
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 46,912
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (384 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.288
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2015-10-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmh.achessapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.chess.health](https://www.chess.health/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.chess.health/privacy-policy-for-the-connections-app/](https://www.chess.health/privacy-policy-for-the-connections-app/)

## Description

The Connections app provides confidential, around-the-clock recovery support designed to help individuals achieve their health, treatment, and quality of life goals. It features peer-moderated discussion forums, virtual support meetings, and a comprehensive library of coping and recovery tools.

Used across multiple care settings—including residential, inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare—Connections facilitates continuous encouragement and engagement throughout the recovery journey. The app supports daily check-ins, goal tracking, achievement sharing, and offers features like digital CBT modules and rewards (available through select sponsors). It is available in English and Spanish, is HIPAA compliant, and keeps user privacy safe and anonymous.

## Rankings

- #307,938 — Overall
- #6 — connection

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.cmh.achessapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's supportive community, extensive recovery resources, and daily tracking features that aid sobriety. However, many report technical issues like slowness and loading errors, difficulty navigating the app, limited access due to referral requirements, and poor notifications management. Some features are seen as less useful or tedious. Overall, while the app is valued for its support and content, reliability and accessibility improvements are needed.

### Pros

- Provides strong peer support and a safe space for those in recovery.
- Includes useful resources such as links, videos, and information to aid sobriety.
- Facilitates daily check-ins and tracking of clean dates.
- Offers opportunities for community engagement including meetings, classes, and chat.
- Has a compassionate and active recovery community with helpful support teams.

### Cons

- App is glitchy and slow to respond; frequent loading issues and crashes reported.
- Requires an invitation or referral to access; not open to all users which limits accessibility.
- Navigation is difficult and some key sections like 'discover' do not load.
- Notifications management is poor; users cannot differentiate between group and individual messages.
- Some features are not effective or feel unnecessary, such as unhelpful high-risk alerts and mandatory motivational messages before note-taking.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cmh.achessapp)