Young Adult and Adult Mental Health, Chronic Pain, and Illness Program
Ages 18+At Compass Health Center, we understand that everyone’s mental health journey looks and feels different. Our specialized Mental Health, Chronic Pain, and Illness Program for young adults and adults (ages 18+) addresses the unique mental health challenges that accompany a wide variety of medical diagnoses and physical symptoms.
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Enhancing the Mind-Body Connection
Our program places emphasis on accepting symptoms, promoting movement, nurturing mindfulness, and challenging distorted perceptions. Available in-person and virtually, participants learn coping skills, navigate obstacles, and develop new ways of thinking—all with the goal of better understanding and leveraging the mind-body connection. Compass Virtual is a great option for those whose medical issues and symptoms are a barrier to consistently attending a program on-site.
Specialized Support for Your Individual Needs
- Immediate Access: A mental health assessment within 24 hours of your initial inquiry to ensure mental health symptoms do not escalate. You can start the program as soon as the next day.
- Psychiatric Evaluations: A full psychiatric evaluation within 24-48 hours of beginning a program to better understand your unique needs.
- Dedicated Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: You will be matched with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner who will follow you throughout your treatment at Compass. They will ensure your treatment evolves toward your goals, including prescribing and managing psychiatric medication if necessary as well as coordinating care with your outpatient psychiatrist and medical doctors.
- 24/7 Access to Psychiatric Support: All individuals in our programs have access to a Compass psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for emergent needs outside of program.
- Virtual Program Availability: With clinical outcomes equivalent to in-person care, our 100% virtual option is thoughtfully curated to combat screen fatigue, featuring interactive sessions, rejuvenating breaks, and engaging experiential activities
- Specialized Care: A key component of our program is evidence-based care led by clinicians who specialize in the connection between chronic pain, illnesses, and mental health to ensure an integrated and comprehensive, yet totally individualized treatment experience.
- Group Therapy: Daily evidence-based, structured sessions foster peer support and shared growth.
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with compassionate master’s level clinicians who specialize in mental health, chronic pain, and illness care.
- Family Therapy: We believe healing happens together—weekly family therapy is an encouraged part of the journey.
- Creative and Experiential Therapies: From art to yoga, our therapies engage your mind and promote further well-being on multiple levels.
Evidence-Based and Effective
Our specialized approach, which includes a blend of therapeutic modalities each proven in their effectiveness for treating mental health, chronic pain and illness, ensures you receive the nuanced support necessary to reclaim a sense of balance and vitality in your life:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Challenging and transforming thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Building emotion regulation and distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encouraging mindfulness and values-driven actions.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Cultivating present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance to manage stress and enhance overall well-being.
When to Seek Support from Compass Health Center
Your well-being is our top priority and our approach to care is holistic and addresses the entire picture of mental health, chronic pain, and illness. If you answer yes to any of the follow statements, contact us at 877-552-6672 to learn more about our programs:
- When immediate access to mental health care is needed and to avoid lengthy emergency room wait times or inpatient hospitalization
- When progress isn’t being made in weekly outpatient therapy
- When individuals would benefit from learning skills and strategies to achieve their full potential
- When ability to function effectively at home, work, or school is negatively impacted
- When medication adjustments are required as a part of treatment and it would be helpful to see a psychiatrist within 48 hours
- When a team of professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists, and family therapists, working together all in one setting is needed
- When experiencing non-suicidal self-injury or related urges, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or when there is a general concern for safety and wellbeing
- Virtual: When there are barriers to accessing care or finding resources within the community
- When recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization
- When grappling with mental health symptoms alongside various physical conditions
Addressing Mental Health, Medical Diagnoses & Physical Symptoms
We understand that chronic pain and illness aren’t just physical; everything within us is connected. If you’re struggling with physical conditions, including but not limited to the ones listed below, alongside mental health symptoms, finding the right support is crucial. Our Mental Health, Chronic Pain, and Illness Program offers specialized care tailored to address these intertwined challenges.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Dysautonomia
- Gastroparesis
- Migraines
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Intracranial Hypertension
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Crohn’s Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain with a history of surgery (fusion, disc replacement, etc.) or herniated discs
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Recent Cancer Diagnosis or Treatment
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Joint Replacements
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction or Pain
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Tinnitus
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
- Recent Injury or Surgery
- Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Nausea and/or gastrointestinal (GI) distress
Your Journey to Lifelong Well-being Begins Today
Our in-person program operates at our Northbrook, IL, location. For Compass Virtual, you must be physically located in Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, or DC during each day of treatment. Stay tuned for updates as we expand to additional states!
Call us at 877-552-6672 to schedule an assessment within 24 hours.
Our Success Stories
Compass saved my life! I came into Compass with suicidal ideations and no hope. After a couple of weeks of being in the program, I did not have those thoughts anymore. Compass helped me change my mindset, from a negative pattern of thoughts to a more positive and optimistic frame of mind.
Patient
My child is leaving Compass more equipped to handle her emotions, her anxiety, her depression, and the things that all trigger these. She is willing to use the skills, which is a huge change, and this is all due to how well Compass worked for her.
Parent of Child Patient
I liked how in Compass, everyone was respectful of my opinions, pronouns, and preferred name. There was no judging, and you can open up to people. I also like how I can relate to other kids. I also really appreciate learning new skills.
Patient
Compass is a godsend. An amazing program for children who are struggling and families who are seeking help and guidance. I could not imagine that she would be so much better in less than 2 months. I wish we could have found Compass without going to the ER. Thanks for all you do!
The evening IOP program challenged me in a supportive and respectful way to help change my way of thinking. Compass provided me with the tools to help deal with life situations in a healthy way.
