Upwend is a recovery-support companion built to help you stay engaged with your recovery in the moments that matter most — the evenings, the hard days, and the long stretches between appointments.
Recovery doesn't happen only in a counselor's office. It happens in everyday decisions, in the space between sessions, when an old trigger shows up and you have to choose what comes next. Upwend is designed for exactly those moments: a private, self-paced place to build practical skills, practice them safely, and keep moving forward at your own speed.
A GROUNDED, EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH
Upwend draws on principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Stages of Change model. Rather than relying on one rigid method, it weaves these approaches together where each is most useful — helping you understand the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; ride out cravings without acting on them; reconnect with the parts of life that make recovery worth it; and move forward in a way that fits where you actually are.
MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE
Not everyone arrives ready to change everything at once, and Upwend doesn't ask you to. If you're still figuring things out, there's a gentle, no-pressure path designed for that stage — no labels, no judgment, no expectation that you have it all worked out. You set the pace.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• Guided recovery pathways that build skills one step at a time
• Interactive learning modules grounded in behavioral health practice
• Recovery-focused mini-games to practice real decisions in a safe space
• Trigger identification tools to spot and plan for high-risk moments
• Craving management exercises for riding out the waves
• Breathing and regulation activities for grounding in tough moments
• Progress tracking and a personalized avatar journey
• Motivational content and gentle reminders to keep you engaged
BUILT TO WORK ALONGSIDE YOUR CARE
Upwend is introduced through participating treatment programs and clinicians, who provide an access code during onboarding. It's designed to complement the work you do with your care team, not to replace it. Your personal reflections and responses stay private — participating organizations see only aggregate engagement, never your individual entries.
IMPORTANT
Upwend is intended to complement recovery and treatment efforts. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing services, telemedicine services, crisis intervention, or emergency services. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding medical concerns and treatment decisions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or mental health crisis, contact 911 or your local emergency services immediately.