Empathy Health Technologies announced Wednesday that it raised $7.6 million to support its Sober Sidekick app, which helps prevent relapse by connecting those struggling with substance use disorder with peers.

Sober Sidekick provides access to a sobriety tracker, 24/7 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, messaging with peers, daily motivations and professional help. The app prompts users to send supportive messages to others in the app, and receive messages back when they need support. It also leverages predictive technology like its Empathy Algorithm, which analyzes behavioral patterns and language to predict relapse risk and engage members.

If a member self-reports a relapse, they automatically receive a compassionate support message from the company, and if they reply, they can enter a c

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