Care for the Years That Shape Us
Support for Children, Teens, and the Families Who Love Them
When your child is struggling, it rarely feels small. Maybe it’s anxiety that’s growing louder. Mood changes that don’t settle. School refusal. Withdrawal. Escalating conflict at home.
You may be asking yourself: Is this typical? Is this a phase? Or does my child need more than weekly therapy? If you’re here, something doesn’t feel right — and that feeling matters. You know your child best.
Compass Health Center provides individualized, psychiatrist-led Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for families who need more support than traditional outpatient care, without requiring inpatient hospitalization.
We care for young people and the families figuring it out beside them.
When to Consider More Than Weekly Therapy
It may be time to explore a higher level of care if your child or teen is:
Early, specialized intervention can meaningfully influence long-term functioning. It is not “too late.” It is not “just a phase.”
What Makes Compass Different
Psychiatrist-Led, Multidisciplinary Care
Compass programs are psychiatrist-led and delivered by a multidisciplinary team that may include therapists, experiential clinicians, family specialists, and education specialists. Treatment decisions are made collaboratively with the child, their family, and the full treatment team.
Age-Specific Programming
A five-year-old does not process anxiety the way a sixteen-year-old does.
A teen does not experience depression the way a young adult does.
We intentionally separate programs by developmental stage to ensure that treatment is relevant, appropriate, and effective.
How Treatment Works at Compass
Understanding Levels of Care
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our PHP provides structured, hospital-level support in a community setting.
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Approximately 6 hours per day
PHP is often appropriate when:
Patients return home each evening — remaining connected to family while receiving intensive support.
After-School & Daytime Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
IOP, offered during the day and after school, provides structured support several days per week while allowing children and teens to remain engaged in school and family life.
IOP is often appropriate when:
Inclusive, Group-Based Treatment
All Compass programs are intentionally age-based and group-based. Why?
Because children and teens benefit from learning and practicing skills alongside peers who are navigating similar developmental stages and experiences.
In group treatment, they:
- Practice skills in real time
- Experience peer connection
- Reduce shame and isolation
- Build confidence and social awareness
- Learn that they are not the only one
Group therapy becomes a space for practicing new patterns — safely and with support.
Family Involvement Is Not an Add-On — It’s Essential
Parents and caregivers will not sit on the perimeter of your child’s treatment. You will be part of it.
Parents and caregivers receive:
- Program specific parent orientation
- Regular clinical updates
- Family therapy sessions
- Skills coaching and education
- Clear communication about progress and goals
Our goal is not just stabilization for the child, but strengthening the entire system around them.
Specialized, Age-Specific Mental Health Treatment
Compass Health Center in Chicago specializes in comprehensive behavioral health care for individuals living with trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, mental health and substance use, as well as other mental health conditions that affect daily life. Our mental health services are developed specifically for the unique needs of the following age groups:
Insurance & Payment
Compass Health Center is in-network with all major commercial insurance providers, including:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You Don’t Have to Decide Alone
If you’re wondering whether this is the right step, we can help you think it through. You don’t need to be certain. You only need to start the conversation.
Schedule a confidential consultation today.What Families Say About Their Experiences
Success looks different for every family. These outcomes and reflections offer a window into what many patients experience during and after treatment at Compass.
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.
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
