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Finding Joy This Winter: Simple Ways to Lift Your Spirits
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s easy to feel the weight of winter settle in. Stressors at...
Supporting Clients in Crisis through the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
One person’s stressor is another person’s crisis. While we cannot always anticipate if, and or when, a crisis will happen,...
Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation
On October 30, 2024, Compass Health Center brought together top mental health advocates and experts for an impactful community conversation....
One Year of Making a Difference: Compass Health Center – Silver Spring’s Journey
As we reflect on our first year providing immediate access to specialized mental health care in Silver Spring, Maryland, we...
[In The Media] Re-programming Screen Time: Chicago Counselors Help Families Find Balance | WGN9’s Medical Watch
Navigating screen use and social media for youth and families can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety,...
Navigating LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Compassionate Resources
In recent years, you’ve likely noticed a rise in discussions about mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community, thanks to increased...
Understanding the Impact of School Anxiety, Refusal, and Absenteeism on Youth: Watch Compass Health Center’s April Deskside Briefing
On April 4, 2024, our Deskside Briefing explored the pressing issue of school absenteeism among K-12 students in the United...
Spotlight on Mental Health in the Black Community
As we celebrate Black History Month beyond February, let’s amplify Black voices, share stories, and foster supportive environments that destigmatize...
Interview with NewsNation Now: Compass Health Center Contributes to National Discussion about Marijuana and Teen Mental Health
FAN x Compass Health Center: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Increase Resilience in LGBTQ+ Youth Recap
The Family Action Network (FAN) invited Compass Health Center’s Melissa Blitz, LCPC (she/her), Associate Director of Center of Excellence, and...
Compass Health Center Opens to Address Mental Health Crisis in Maryland
Photo Left to Right: Marissa Leslie, MD, Medical Director, Compass Health Center, Senator Will Smith, MD – District 20, David Schreiber, MD,...
Addressing Secondhand Trauma from Television and Social Media: A Clinician’s Guide to Meaningful Conversations with Youth
Discussing tragic current events with young people can be a challenging and emotionally charged experience. As parents, we are grieving...
Compass Health Center Announces Expansion to Maryland Addressing Urgent Need for Quick Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Care In-person and Virtually Across the State
Compass Health Center Announces Expansion to Maryland Addressing Urgent Need for Quick Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Care In-person and...
Compass Health Center Introduces Virtual Program to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment for Young Adults and Adults
New Virtual Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Program from Compass Health Center delivers specialized care to a broader audience,...
National Nurses Month: Celebrating the Dedicated Individuals Who Devote Themselves to the Field
Did you know it is National Nurses Month? We are honored to work alongside our nurses here at Compass Health...
Illinois-based Compass Health Center to launch College Preparedness Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Northbrook and Oak Brook this summer
More than 40% of College Students Considered Withdrawing in 2022 Due to Emotional Stress; New College Readiness Program Addresses the...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating the Dedicated Individuals Who Devote Themselves to the Field
Help us kick off #TeacherAppreciationWeek by learning about the amazing members of our Education Team!
Compass Health Center to Launch After School Mental Health & Substance Use Program for Teens in Chicago to Help Destigmatize Treatment for Co-occurring Conditions
Compass Health Center to Launch After School Mental Health & Substance Use Program for Teens in Chicago to Help Destigmatize...
Counseling Awareness Month: Celebrating the Dedicated Individuals Who Devote Themselves to the Field
This month, we are recognizing and celebrating counselors and the incredibly dedicated individuals who devote themselves to this work each...
Social Work Month: Celebrating the Dedicated Individuals Who Devote Themselves to the Field
This month, we are recognizing and celebrating the field of social work and the incredibly dedicated individuals who devote themselves to this work...
Compass Health Center to Launch Enhanced Summer Creative Arts Intensive Outpatient Program
Compass Health Center to Launch Enhanced Summer Creative Arts Intensive Outpatient Program Creative Arts Therapies Help Children & Teens...
How Kindness Can Help Boost Your Self-Esteem
‘Boosting Self-Esteem’ Spotify playlist: Curated by Compass Health Center Clinicians We all want to feel good about ourselves, but sometimes...
Family Action Network Presents, Leslie Brankin, Anna Finis, and Toni Boos: Understanding and Treating School Anxiety and Refusal
On February 15, 2023, The Family Action Network (FAN) presented the event, “Understanding and Treating School Anxiety and Refusal,” a...
Compass Health Center to launch Young Adult and Adult Virtual Trauma Program in Response to National Demand Increase
Compass Health Center to launch Young Adult & Adult Virtual Trauma Program in Response to National Demand Increase Behavioral...
What to Listen to, Read, and Watch this Winter | Family Action Network’s Executive Director, Lonnie Stonitsch, Shares her Picks with the Compass Community
We asked one of our longstanding community partners, Family Action Network’s executive director, Lonnie Stonitsch, to share her recommendations for what to listen to,...
Chicagoland Behavioral Health Program Launches in February to Provide Co-Occurring Treatment for Individuals Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use
Chicagoland Behavioral Health Program Launches in February to Provide Co-Occurring Treatment for Individuals Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use...
Compass Virtual Welcomes Justine Mitchell to Leadership Team with Plans to Increase Access to Life-Saving Behavioral Health Treatment for Individuals Throughout Illinois and Beyond
Compass Health Center adds a new head of virtual services to expand access to high-quality, intermediate levels of behavioral health...
Chicago Behavior Center Utilizes Innovative Virtual Reality to Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
Compass Health Center Now Elevating Comprehensive Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders with Innovative Virtual Reality Care CHICAGO, Oct....
How to Talk About Suicide | A Guide for Clinicians, Family Members, and Loved Ones
Suicide is complex and evokes emotions in so many of us. In this blog, Chief Clinical Officer Carrie Overbey, LCPC,...
Compass Health Center In-Network with Optum/United Behavioral Health Beginning July 15, 2022
[Press Release] Chicago, Illinois, July 11, 2022 – Compass Health Center announced today that it will be in-network with Optum/United...
Post-Crisis Mental Health Resources
This has been an incredibly difficult and distressing week for many of us, filled with intense emotions and many thoughts to process....
Today Begins Another New Normal: A Letter to the Community from Compass’s CEO
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Community Members, I celebrate many holidays over the year between my Jewish culture and my American...
Making Mental Health More Accessible: The Rise of Online IOP and PHP
The landscape of mental health care has transformed in recent years, with virtual care becoming a critical component of treatment...
