What is Compass Health Center?

Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, age-based mental health care for children, teens, young adults, and adults who need more than traditional outpatient therapy while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits or inpatient hospitalizations. Intermediate care, such as Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, often serves as the solution for an individual or family in crisis without the need to enter an emergency room. Our multi-disciplinary approach includes psychiatry, group, family, and individual therapy, medication management, and specialty care to treat a wide variety of mental health symptoms and diagnoses. We offer flexible hours and in-person as well as virtual options. With a rich history of collaboration with doctors, clinicians, schools, employers, health plans, and community members, our approach offers a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment model firmly rooted in positive patient outcomes.

How quickly can I access Compass Health Center programs and services?

We are committed to offering immediate access to our mental health center, scheduling assessments on the same or next day individuals contact us and providing psychiatric evaluations within 24-48 hours. This ensures that individuals can receive the care they need promptly. Our Contact Center also has evening and weekend hours so that individuals can schedule a mental health assessment within 24 hours of contacting us.

What does Compass Health Center provide?

Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized mental health care for individuals experiencing challenges that affect their daily lives. This begins with our mental health assessment that can be scheduled within 24 hours of a person’s initial phone call. Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of age-specific specialty areas, including trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, school refusal, anxiety, depression, mental health, chronic pain, and illness, and the intersection of mental health and substance use. Our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs are age-specific levels of mental health care that provide specialized, multidisciplinary clinical support for children, teens, young adults and adults who require more comprehensive treatment than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization or residential care. Our treatment model includes evaluation, diagnosis, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, medication management, transition management, and discharge planning. Intermediate care often serves as the solution for a family or individual in crisis without the need to enter an emergency room.

How do you determine which program is right for me?

During the assessment process, an expert intake therapist will assess whether our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs are a good fit for the individual. If the clinician determines that Compass is not able to effectively treat a patient’s needs, they will provide referrals to other providers or programs.

Can I self-refer, or do I need my PCP to refer me to Compass Health Center?

Compass Health Center doesn't require referrals. You can choose to self-refer for treatment, and we encourage patients and their families to take this proactive step in seeking the care they need. *Some insurance plans may require a referral for coverage. Our team is here to help patients and parents/guardians with any questions or concerns about insurance.

Will insurance pay for Compass Health Center?

Compass Health Center is in-network with most major commercial insurers, though Medicare and Medicaid are not currently accepted. Compass Health Center works with all insurance companies, whether in- or out-of-network, to pre-authorize and prove medical necessity. If the insurance is out-of-network with Compass Health Center, the patient can still submit the claim so they can potentially receive out-of-network benefits reimbursement. Our team is here to assist patients and parents/guardians with insurance-related queries and potential costs, recognizing that reimbursement can be complex, especially during crises. Compass Health Center is dedicated to providing support in any way we can.

Specialized
Mental Health Care, Without The Wait

When mental health challenges get in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to in-person and virtual specialized mental health care. From anxiety, OCD, trauma, and depression to school refusal and substance use disorders, our age-specific programs are carefully tailored for children, teens, young adults, and adults.

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Your mental health is our mission

Life’s Challenges Should Never Be Put on a Waiting List

In a world where mental health often takes the backseat, we prioritize your well-being with immediate, specialized care. Our commitment is clear: no waiting lists, just timely support for your mental health. We are ready to help you find a solution that meets you right where you are.

Same or next day starts

Access to a psychiatrist within 24 hours of starting

Treatment of complex diagnoses

Ongoing check-ins with a dedicated psychiatrist or nurse practitioner

In-person and virtual care options

Same or next day starts

Access to a psychiatrist within 24 hours of starting

Treatment of complex diagnoses

Ongoing check-ins with a dedicated psychiatrist or nurse practitioner

In-person and virtual care options

Our Impact

We understand that success can look different for everyone depending on your hopes and needs. Here are a few ways we define success:

95%

of patients step down to a lower level of care after treatment

97%

would refer a family member or friend

93%

of patients choose to start a program the same day or next day

90%

of patients maintain progress, not requiring higher care levels for 12+ months post-treatment

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I never felt judged by my team, and I trusted each member completely. Among them, I particularly appreciated the group therapist who showed genuine care for each patient.

Young Adult Patient

You will receive support in so many ways, like psychiatric support, individual therapy, reference help, family therapy, and group therapy.

Adult Patient

Our daughter was really struggling with debilitating anxiety when she started at Compass Health Center. With treatment from all the professionals on her team, she has emerged a stronger, more confident person, better equipped to handle the inevitable challenges of life. We are very grateful to her team at Compass.

Parent of a Child Patient

Thank you all for everything! For the past month and a half Compass has been a safe space for me.

Teen Virtual Patient

The Compass team here is amazing and consistently creates a very warm and comforting environment conducive to healing.

Adult Patient

How it works

Getting Started, Made Easy

Get Started

1. Call us or submit a form

2. Talk directly with a caring specialist

3. Discuss which program or specialty works best for you

4. Begin today

Specialized Mental Health Care Supported by Insurance

We are in-network with most commercial health plans. If your insurance isn't listed or you're unsure, contact us.

Optum/United Healthcare CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Kaiser Aetna Cigna/Evernorth Humana ComPsych Union Health

A Welcome From Our Co-founders

News and Events

March 2, 2026

Press Release

Compass Health Center Launches Virtual Evening PHP and IOP for Young Adults & Adults with OCD

Compass Health Center today announced the launch of Virtual Evening Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) options for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), designed to address one of the most common barriers to specialized care: the inability to attend intensive treatment during traditional daytime hours.

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February 25, 2026

Podcast

You Only Know What You Know | Screens, Scrolls, and Stress: Finding Digital Balance

In this conversation, Beth Hope and Britt Teasdale sit down with Dr. Rachael Levine, Ph.D., LCP, the Director of Young Child Programs & Center of Excellence at Compass Health Center, to explore what we know about screen use, why it’s so hard for kids (and adults) to unplug, and how families can focus less on perfect limits and more on connection.

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April 23, 2026

Open House

Golden Valley, MN Open House

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration as we open the doors to our new Golden Valley location. Together, we’re expanding access to high-quality, specialized mental health care across Minnesota — close to home and built around the needs of each individual and family. At Compass Health Center, community and collaboration are at the heart of how we show up and how we care.

February 23, 2026

Seasonal Programs

Summer 2026 Mental Health Support for Kids and Teens | PHP & IOP Programs Now Enrolling

Compass Health Center is now enrolling for its additional Summer 2026 mental health programs for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5–23. Programs are available in person at select Compass Health Center locations and virtually in participating states.

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February 16, 2026

Press Release

Compass Health Center Opens in Golden Valley, Expanding Immediate Access to Psychiatrist-Led Mental Health Care Across Minnesota

Compass Health Center has opened a new treatment center in Golden Valley, MN, bringing immediate, specialized mental health care to individuals and families across the Twin Cities region.

February 4, 2026

Press Release

New Compass Health Center Study Finds Brief Partial Hospitalization Significantly Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Adults

A newly published study in the Behavior Therapist Journal led by Compass Health Center clinicians and research partners shows that a brief Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) can lead to meaningful reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms for adults, within just three weeks of treatment.

January 1, 2026

Continuing Education

Your Compass to Clinical Learning: CE Webinars, InReach LMS Access, and FAQs

We’re excited to introduce InReach Solutions, the new Learning Management System (LMS) powering Compass Health Center’s Continuing Education (CE) programming. Have questions? We’ve got answers.

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November 18, 2025

New State Launch

Compass Health Center Celebrates Brookfield, WI Grand Opening, Partnering with the Community to Expand Access to Mental Health Care

Our Brookfield location ribbon cutting marks Compass Health Center’s continued expansion of immediate-access, evidence-based mental health care across Wisconsin.

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November 1, 2025

New Program

College Preparedness for Young Adults

Compass Health Center’s College Preparedness Program is designed to support young adults (17-23) who are starting college next semester or returning to college from fall or winter break. This program is intended for those students who could benefit from learning skills and strategies to support the nuances of navigating the role of a college student.

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October 29, 2025

The Lookbook

Explore Forward: Inside Compass’s Approach to Care

Forward is a collection of voices, insights, and design that feels less like a brochure and more like a magazine you’d actually want to flip through. We created this Lookbook to show how care can be approachable, engaging, and thoughtfully designed—just as our treatment experience is. Inside, you’ll find our philosophy, programs, and patient outcomes shaping Compass care today, and what’s next.

Flip Through Forward

October 8, 2025

Reimagined Care

New Data Shows Compass Health Center Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program Reduces Symptoms by Over Half, On Average

Compass Health Center today announced the clinically validated outcomes of its Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program. Individual symptoms go from severe to mild range, on average, experiencing a 50% reduction in overall symptoms, regaining the ability to engage in everyday life.

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August 18, 2025

New Program

Compass Health Center Launches TMS in Chicago: A Safe, FDA-Approved Therapy for Young Adults and Adults Seeking Relief from Treatment-Resistant Depression and OCD

Chicago, IL | August 18, 2025 — Compass Health Center is proud to announce the launch of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at its Chicago location, offering a non-invasive, FDA-approved, evidence-based option for young adults and adults who continue to experience symptoms of depression or OCD, even after trying medications or traditional therapy.

June 25, 2025

Enhanced Program

Compass Health Center Launches Enhanced OCD & Anxiety Treatment Program with Daily ERP

Compass Health Center now offers daily ERP in a newly enhanced OCD and Anxiety treatment program for children, teens, young adults, and adults—available in-person and virtually, with immediate access.

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April 23, 2025

Enhanced Program

Compass Health Center Launches Enhanced Team-Based Program for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use

Compass Health Center announced enhancements to its specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program—a reimagined model that treats co-occurring conditions together, in real time, with one coordinated clinical team.

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In The Media

White Paper

Positive Data Amidst Mental Health Crisis: Intermediate Mental Health Treatment Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms by ~50% for Adolescents and Adults

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Compass Virtual

Virtual Adolescent Programs Ages 13-18

Virtual Young Adult Programs Ages 18-23

Virtual Adult Programs Ages 23+

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