The Change Companies

06/01/2026

Earlier this quarter, we explored how AI is changing the corrections landscape. This post takes that conversation one step further into one of the highest-need areas in the justice system.

Substance use disorders affect roughly 65% of incarcerated individuals. RSAT funding exists to address this directly. But for many agencies, the real challenge is implementation: how do you expand evidence-based treatment when staff bandwidth is limited and waitlists are growing?

This new piece walks through how tablet-based treatment tools — when paired with therapeutic community models like RDAP, can increase treatment dosage, support individualized care, and help agencies get more from every RSAT dollar. It's not about replacing counselors. It's about making their work reach further.

🔗 Read the full blog to learn more!

RSAT funding can expand evidence-based substance use treatment in corrections. Learn how tablet-based tools increase dosage without replacing counselors.

05/29/2026

⏰Last chance to register for our upcoming free webinar on the Unplugged: Inside the NEW Adolescent & Transitional Aged Youth (ATAY) Edition.

Adolescent treatment is evolving and the NEW ATAY Edition of The ASAM Criteria brings important changes for clinicians, supervisors, and behavioral health leaders working with young people. How do these updates impact:
➡️ Engagement strategies?
➡️ Level-of-care decisions?
➡️ Documentation and implementation?
➡️ Real-world youth treatment settings?

Join nationally recognized ASAM Criteria expert Scott Boyles for a live “ASAM Criteria Unplugged” session exploring what’s new in the ATAY Edition and what it means in practice.

Can't make it? Register anyway, and we'll send you a recording.
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 10:30am PST/ 1:30pm EST
🎥 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04gSDY50

05/28/2026

What if DUI clients could stay engaged, no matter their schedule or location?
At Oregon Recovery, that’s exactly what happened: 96% engagement,
1,400+ hours across 963 sessions

With Atlas:
✔️ Clients complete work on their own time
✔️ Staff track progress in real time
✔️ Online groups keep accountability strong

The result?
➡️ 96% engagement across 963 sessions
➡️ 100% found it helpful
➡️ 84% reported progress toward goals
By using Atlas, clients stay engaged even with busy schedules or transportation barriers.

👉 Read the full Case study: https://hubs.la/Q04hHdTf0

Learn how Oregon Recovery piloted Atlas to support DUI clients, achieve 96% engagement, and expand access to compliant, hybrid care.

05/26/2026

13,113 hours of programming. 48,000+ completed sessions. 5,500+ incarcerated individuals reached- In just a few months.

That's what Atlas has delivered inside the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD). We’re proud to partner with the NMCD to expand access to rehabilitation and reentry support through Atlas, our digital behavior change programming platform now available across all eight NMCD facilities.

Through Atlas, Individuals can engage with 23+ evidence-based curricula and a multimedia library covering substance use, mental health, job readiness, financial literacy, family reunification, and more. The outcomes:
→ 100% of survey participants said the platform was helpful
→ 89% said it helped them work toward their goals
→ 89% reported greater self-awareness

💬 One participant shared: "Atlas is actually planting things in your mind… How are we to change the way we think if we don't plant anything in the mind?"

Thank you to the NMCD team and everyone making this work possible!

📖 Read the full Story: https://hubs.la/Q04hHrHm0

In recent years, correctional systems across the country have expanded the use of digital tablets to increase access to rehabilitative and educational programming, strengthen connections with the outside world, reduce idleness among incarcerated populations, and as a result, more agencies are recogn...

05/21/2026

95% of individuals did not return to custody.
At New Freedom, a structured reentry program serving individuals exiting incarceration, success is built through:
✔️ 200+ hours of treatment per person
✔️ Evidence-based programming grounded in CBT
✔️ Real-world structure that mirrors daily life and work
✔️ Tools that keep participants engaged over time

What made the difference:
➡️ Sustained engagement over time
➡️ Stronger peer connection + accountability
➡️ Clearer goals, emotions, and next steps
By integrating Interactive Journaling®, New Freedom goes beyond content—driving reflection, conversation, and real behavior change.

👉 Read the full Case study: https://hubs.la/Q04h3dyB0

Learn how New Freedom uses Interactive Journaling® to boost engagement, build CBT skills, and support successful reentry outcomes after incarceration.

05/20/2026

What’s changing in the NEW Adolescent & Transitional Aged Youth (ATAY) Edition of The ASAM Criteria, and what does it mean for your day-to-day work with young people?

Join nationally recognized ASAM Criteria expert Scott Boyles for a live “ASAM Criteria Unplugged” session exploring:
✔️ Key ATAY updates
✔️ Adolescent engagement strategies
✔️ Level-of-care decision making
✔️ Real-world implementation insights
✔️ Audience-driven Q&A

Can't make it? Register anyway, and we'll send you a recording.
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM PST/ 1:30pm EST
🎥 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04h3nX20

05/19/2026

What happens when 60% of people who need mental health care in jail never receive it?
Higher recidivism. Harder reentry. Communities that absorb the cost.

The stats in correctional settings are stark, 27% diagnosed with depression, nearly half with a substance use disorder, and over 90% who've experienced trauma. Traditional care can't reach everyone. But evidence-based digital programming can.

Digital tools grounded in CBT are filling that gap, and the outcomes are real.
In Utah's DOC, 81% of participants said programming helped them work toward their treatment goals. In a self-directed jail setting, recidivism dropped 15%. When support becomes accessible, transformation becomes achievable.

🔗 Read the blog below to learn more!

Mental health in jails and prisons goes largely untreated. Discover how digital CBT-based tools are bridging the gap where staff and resources fall short.

05/15/2026

💻 Registration is now open for the upcoming May ASAM Criteria trainings and spots are filling quickly.

How confident is your team in applying the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition in real-world settings?
Join Train for Change Inc. for hands-on, virtual trainings designed to strengthen clinical decision-making and improve consistency in care.

🗓️ Upcoming training:
• 5/20-21, 2026 | Virtual Two-day ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Training
• 5/22, 2026 | Virtual One-day Motivational Interviewing Overview Training
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04g8xhF0

05/14/2026

Documentation is one of the biggest time drains for behavioral health and justice professionals.
Atlas changes that!

🖥️ Record sessions, generate progress notes automatically, and receive feedback on how the session went, all in one place. Teams can:
• Save time on documentation
• Strengthen fidelity to evidence-based practices
• Track RNR topics and session quality
• Monitor improvement over time

This is how organizations support staff while improving consistency and accountability.
👉 See the Sessions feature in action. Book an Atlas demo today:
https://hubs.la/Q04d5q770

05/13/2026

Excited to share that Securus Technologies, one of our tablet partners, recently featured Atlas by The Change Companies in a new press release highlighting digital reentry programming in the Washington DOC.

For facilities operating with lean staffing and growing programming demands, Atlas helps fill a critical gap by enabling individuals to complete structured, evidence-based reentry programming independently, without requiring a facilitator in the room. Early Washington DOC results showed:
➡️ 4,000+ participants engaged
➡️ Nearly 100 journaling topics accessed
➡️ 18,240 sessions completed
➡️ 5,780 hours of engagement
Atlas helps correctional agencies expand meaningful programming, improve engagement, and support reentry outcomes.

🔗 Read the announcement here: https://hubs.la/Q04gpkWV0

/PRNewswire/ -- At a time when county facilities face increasing pressure to deliver stronger outcomes with limited staff and resources, sheriffs and jail...