Alavida provides a virtual platform for evidence-based substance use care, offering 24/7 access to personalized support and clinically-validated activities via smartphone. The service addresses the lack of accessible treatment for alcohol addiction and other substance use challenges, enabling users to set and achieve their recovery goals with the help of a dedicated care team.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals struggling with substance use disorders face barriers to accessing timely and effective care, including limited availability of treatment centers, scheduling constraints, and concerns about privacy and stigma. Traditional in-person treatment programs may not be accessible or convenient for everyone, leading to delayed or inadequate support.
Solution
ALAViDA provides a virtual platform delivering evidence-based substance use care, accessible 24/7 via smartphone. The platform offers personalized support and clinically-validated activities, enabling users to set and achieve their recovery goals. Users gain access to a dedicated care team, including therapists and addiction physicians, who provide guidance and support through secure text or video sessions. The platform also incorporates iCBT (internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and moderated peer support groups, offering a comprehensive and flexible approach to substance use management.
Target Audience
ALAViDA primarily targets individuals struggling with alcohol addiction and other substance use challenges, as well as employers and health plans seeking to provide accessible and effective substance use care to their employees or members.
Features
- 24/7 access to resources and support via smartphone
- Personalized care team, including therapists and addiction physicians
- Secure text and video sessions with care team members
- iCBT (internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) modules
- Moderated peer support groups
- Virtual companion providing an immersive, data-driven experience
- Awareness tools for learning about substance use and management
- Pre-disability and return-to-work programming