Sober Grid

Sober Grid is a digital health company that provides a mobile application designed to support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Founded in 2016 by Beau Mann, the app functions as the world's largest social media community for those in recovery, connecting users to a global network of peers. The platform offers various features including a sobriety calculator, daily recovery-focused tasks, and a "burning desire" button that allows users to send out an SOS for immediate support from nearby community members.

Sober Grid's technology utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze user data and predict potential relapses. This predictive capability is based on factors such as language use in posts, with indicators like increased profanity potentially signaling a higher risk of relapse. To complement this feature, Sober Grid acquired a telehealth company to provide access to state-certified addiction and mental health recovery coaches who can intervene when the AI detects a high relapse risk.

The app supports multiple pathways to recovery, including abstinence-based approaches and harm reduction strategies. It offers peer coaching services, which are available 24/7 through phone calls or text messages. Coaches help users develop personalized recovery plans and provide ongoing support. Sober Grid has expanded its services by partnering with Orexo to offer clinically proven digital therapeutics for mental health and substance abuse issues.

Key customers and partnerships

Sober Grid has formed significant partnerships to expand its reach and services. In March 2022, the company joined the Walgreens Find Care digital health platform, allowing Walgreens customers to access Sober Grid's community and resources. This collaboration aimed to address the increased rates of depression and heavy alcohol consumption observed during the pandemic.

In January 2022, Sober Grid announced a partnership with CredibleMind to bring comprehensive mental health resources, assessments, and guidance to their members and clients. This partnership was designed to provide a more integrated approach to addressing mental illness and substance abuse issues.

The app has also collaborated with treatment facilities, participating in a clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Health. This trial involves providing patients with access to virtual reality meditation and recovery coaching services. As of 2020, Sober Grid reported having approximately 250,000 registered members across 170 countries, indicating its global reach and adoption.