Compass Health Center & Jada’s Journey: A Partnership for Mental Health Support
Pictured: Rachel Jankowski, Associate Director of Partner Success, Compass Health Center, Amy Coty, Vice President, Jada’s Journey, Michele Pyster, Founder, Jada’s Journey, Lesley Reagan, LCPC, Creative Art Therapist, Over and Under 18 Programs, Compass Health Center, Bridget Mitchell, MSW, Senior Director of Child & Adolescent Programs, Compass Health Center
Honoring Jada’s Legacy
Compass Health Center is honored to partner with Jada’s Journey, a dedicated nonprofit founded in memory of Jada, who tragically passed away in June 2021. This organization is deeply committed to providing financial assistance and guidance to families overwhelmed by the costs of treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
Providing Financial Support for Mental Health Care
This partnership has already significantly impacted the lives of several individuals in need. Through Jada’s Journey’s generous support and matching donations from Compass, we have been able to ensure continuous care for patients who might otherwise face interruptions in their treatment due to financial barriers. Among those assisted are a young adult at our Northbrook location dealing with family financial issues, a family recovering from job loss, a teenager navigating life after a family medical crisis, and a music major striving for personal and financial independence— all affected by complex health challenges. Each of these patients has profoundly benefited from not only the financial support but also from the comprehensive and specialized care approach of our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs that address their unique mental health needs.
Enhancing Care Through Creative Arts Support
In addition to patient financial balance support, Jada’s Journey is partnering with Compass Health Center’s Northbrook location to provide supplies for our Creative Arts IOP program for children and teens. You can learn more about those programs and our upcoming summer PHP and IOP programs here.
Moving Forward: Strengthening Our Impact Together
In honor of Jada, her mother Michele, and the mission of Jada’s Journey, Compass Health Center matches the out-of-pocket expenses for these individuals, ensuring that our patients can continue their treatment without the added stress of financial strain.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jada’s Journey for their partnership, dedication to breaking down barriers and stigma, and for providing education on the intertwined challenges of mental health and substance use. We look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to provide support and hope to those in our community.
