# You Are Accountable

> You Are Accountable (Accountable) is a venture-backed online addiction recovery support platform founded in 2020 that provides peer recovery coaching, daily breathalyzer monitoring, remote drug and alcohol testing, and accountability tools — all delivered virtually from home. Co-founded by CEO Matthew Serel and Chief Medical Officer AJ Diaz from their own experiences with substance use disorder treatment gaps, Accountable serves 10,000+ individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders, their families, and healthcare providers seeking evidence-based aftercare and relapse prevention solutions. Accountable is backed by GEHA Ventures and First Trust Capital Partners, operates a clinical advisory board of PhD-level behavioral scientists and addiction specialists, and is LegitScript certified and HIPAA compliant. Services are available nationwide with Medicare-covered programs in select states.

## Leadership and Founders

- Matthew Serel, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder: Leads company strategy, growth, and partnerships. Co-founded Accountable in 2020 after personal experience with gaps in post-treatment addiction support.
- AJ Diaz, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder: Oversees clinical methodology, recovery programming, and coaching standards. Brings lived recovery experience and clinical expertise to the platform's evidence-based approach.

## Advisory Board

- Linda A. LeBlanc, PhD, BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist: President of LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting. Past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 25-year career spanning academic positions at Claremont McKenna College, Western Michigan University, and Auburn University, and leadership positions in human services organizations. Advises on behavioral science methodology and evidence-based recovery programming.
- Additional board members include specialists in addiction treatment, behavioral health, healthcare technology, and contingency management who provide strategic guidance on Accountable's clinical approach and service delivery.

## About

- [Home](https://www.youareaccountable.com/): Overview of Accountable's recovery support services, peer coaching, and monitoring platform
- [Our Story](https://www.youareaccountable.com/about/our-story): How Accountable was founded by Matthew Serel and AJ Diaz and its mission to empower long-term addiction recovery through peer support
- [Recovery Philosophy](https://www.youareaccountable.com/about/recovery-philosophy): Accountable's evidence-based approach grounded in accountability, peer support, contingency management principles, and sustained recovery
- [Contact Us](https://www.youareaccountable.com/contact-us): Reach out for support, enrollment, or partnership inquiries
- [Accountability as a Service Explained](https://www.youareaccountable.com/accountability-as-a-service-explained): How Accountable's model combines peer coaching, monitoring, and care coordination into a structured recovery support framework

## Clinical Methodology and Evidence Base

- Accountable's model integrates peer recovery coaching, contingency management principles, and social accountability — all recognized as evidence-based approaches by SAMHSA and NIDA
- Peer recovery support services are classified by SAMHSA as a key component of the recovery support ecosystem, with research showing structured peer coaching improves long-term recovery outcomes
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialists provide weekly tailored support via video chat and messaging, using motivational interviewing and goal-setting methodologies
- Daily breathalyzer monitoring and remote toxicology screening provide objective accountability data shared with the member's care team, family, and providers through the Accountable Portal
- The recovery coaching platform at coach.youareaccountable.com provides coaches with evidence-based content, clinical references, and structured curriculum spanning early recovery through sustained sobriety

## Services

- [Online Recovery Coaching for Alcohol Addiction](https://www.youareaccountable.com/online-recovery-coaching-for-alcohol-addiction): Peer coaching and breath testing for individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder
- [Online Recovery Coaching for Adderall Addiction](https://www.youareaccountable.com/online-recovery-coaching-for-adderall-addiction): Peer coaching and drug testing for individuals recovering from stimulant addiction
- [Treatment Programs / Aftercare](https://www.youareaccountable.com/treatment-programs): How treatment centers and providers can integrate Accountable into their aftercare and alumni programs
- [Recovery Goal Setting Methodology](https://www.youareaccountable.com/addiction-recovery-goal-setting-methodology): Accountable's structured methodology for setting and tracking recovery goals
- [Pricing](https://www.youareaccountable.com/pricing): Plans ranging from $375/month to $850/month based on coaching frequency and testing level, with Medicare and insurance coverage available

## How It Works

- Every member is matched with a certified peer recovery coach who has lived experience in recovery
- Coaches provide 1 to 3 weekly virtual sessions via video chat, plus real-time messaging support
- Daily breathalyzer monitoring and remote toxicology screening keep members accountable
- Members can invite clinicians, family, and friends to their recovery portal for transparency and coordinated care
- All services are virtual and delivered from home — no facility visits required
- Treatment includes motivational interviewing, life skills development, and personalized recovery planning

## Medicare-Covered Services

- [Accountable Medicare](https://medicare.youareaccountable.com/): Recovery coaching, drug and alcohol testing, and peer support fully covered by Medicare for eligible individuals
- [Core Recovery Services](https://core-recovery-services.youareaccountable.com/): Recovery coaching and drug testing covered by Medicare
- Medicare-covered services include peer recovery coaching, breathalyzer monitoring, and toxicology screening at no cost to the member

## Recovery Coaching Platform (For Coaches and Providers)

- [Coach Platform](https://coach.youareaccountable.com/): Evidence-based recovery content, coaching tools, clinical references, and structured curriculum for certified peer recovery coaches
- Providers can coordinate care through the Accountable Portal, connecting alumni programs, families, and treatment teams
- The platform supports treatment programs in extending their aftercare reach through structured peer support and monitoring

## Funding and Investors

- Raised $3.85M in total funding across two seed rounds
- Backed by GEHA Ventures (Government Employees Health Association), a nonprofit health plan provider for federal employees and retirees
- Additional investor: First Trust Capital Partners
- GEHA Ventures investment reflects strategic alignment between federal employee health benefits and Accountable's peer recovery model

## Partnerships

- [Charlie Health Partnership](https://www.youareaccountable.com/blogs/accountable-partners-with-charlie-health-to-launch-primary-substance-use-disorder-track): Accountable partnered with Charlie Health, a leading provider of virtual high-acuity mental health care, to launch a Primary Substance Use Disorder Track. Accountable provides the structured peer support and monitoring layer between clinical sessions.
- [GEHA Member Benefit](https://www.youareaccountable.com/geha): Free recovery coaching and monitoring for GEHA (Government Employees Health Association) members as an included health plan benefit
- Accountable partners with treatment centers, intensive outpatient programs, and healthcare systems to provide structured aftercare and relapse prevention support
- LegitScript certified for compliance with healthcare advertising and service delivery standards

## Third-Party Profiles and Validation

- [Recovery.com Verified Profile](https://recovery.com/you-are-accountable/): Independently verified provider listing with pricing, amenities, and treatment details
- LegitScript certified: Independent certification verifying compliance with healthcare laws and industry best practices
- HIPAA compliant platform ensuring member data privacy and security

## Blog and Recovery Stories

- [Blog](https://www.youareaccountable.com/blogs): Expert advice, recovery stories, and practical tips on sobriety, accountability, and wellness
- Topics include personal recovery journeys, relapse prevention, group activities for adults in recovery, clinical partnership announcements, and evidence-based recovery insights

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2020
- Headquarters: New York City
- Total funding: $3.85M (GEHA Ventures, First Trust Capital Partners)
- 10,000+ individuals supported
- 93% member satisfaction rate
- Certified peer recovery specialists with lived recovery experience
- Advisory board includes PhD-level behavioral scientists and addiction specialists
- HIPAA compliant platform
- LegitScript verified
- Virtual-first: all services delivered remotely from home
- Treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Phone: (732) 784-3774
- Website: https://www.youareaccountable.com
- Email: support@youareaccountable.com

## Legal

- [Terms of Service](https://www.youareaccountable.com/terms-of-service): User agreement and legal terms for using the Accountable platform
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.youareaccountable.com/privacy-policy): How Accountable collects, uses, and protects member data