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What is Harm Reduction? A Guide to Safer Strategies for Sustainable Substance Use Treatment
What is Harm Reduction? Harm reduction is both a set of practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of substance...
Why Integrated Treatment Matters for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
When someone is struggling with both mental health and substance use, treating just one part of the problem often isn’t...
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Q&A with Compass Psychiatrist & Medical Director, Deepali Gershan, MD
When mental health and substance use challenges show up at the same time, it can be hard to know where...
Compass Health Center Launches Enhanced Team-Based Program for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
Expanded care model provides specialized, data-driven treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders CHICAGO, IL—April 23, 2025—Compass Health Center today announced...
How to Ask for Mental Health Help
In the intricacy of human health, mental well-being holds significant weight. Yet, despite its importance, many hesitate to seek help...
[In The Media] Positive Data Amidst Mental Health Crisis: Intermediate Mental Health Treatment Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms by ~50% for Adolescents and Adults
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New white paper reinforces the importance of personalized behavioral healthcare that is timely and evidence-based
[In The Media] Compass Health Center Increases Access to Mental Health Programs by Becoming In-Network with CareFirst BCBS, supporting members throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
More residents in the region will now have access to psychiatry and mental health services through Compass Health Center, now...
Teen Mental Health Facts and Statistics
Adolescence is one of the most formative periods of our lives. These years are a time of rapid change, growth,...
Understanding the Need for Immediate Mental Health Care
When someone falls seriously ill or injures themselves, they require immediate medical attention to allow them to get better as...
The Relationship Between Social Anxiety and Substance Use
Author: Carolyn Weisman, Director of Adolescent Program
Listen Now: Compass Health Center’s Dr. Marissa Leslie featured on 97.9’s Maryland Perspectives Radio
Hosted by Amelia Ryerse, Maryland Perspectives, on 97.9 FM Baltimore, features organizations across Maryland that make a difference in resident’s...
Interview with NewsNation Now: Compass Health Center Contributes to National Discussion about Marijuana and Teen Mental Health
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,...
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,...
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...
Progression Over Perfection: Discover Our New Mental Health & Substance Use Programs at Compass
Progression Over Perfection: Discover Our New Mental Health & Substance Use Programs at Compass Compass now offers Mental Health &...
Which Mental Health Diagnoses are Treated at the PHP/IOP Levels of Care at Compass?
Why Treatment Length Matters
A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding Levels of Care, Mental Health Treatment Continuum
When you think of therapy, you likely envision sitting on a couch in a therapist’s office or at your home...
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...
Why do Holidays Trigger Substance Use? | A Clinician’s Guide for Navigating Pressure, Nostalgia, and Complicated Relationships
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...
PHP/IOP Behavioral Health Reacts to Maryland Teen Suffering in Waiting Room for 76 Days; Provides Critical Solution to Ongoing Crisis
Compass Health Center PHP/IOP Programs Provide Solution to Nationwide Mental Health Crisis for Teens CHICAGO, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Three Ways to Identify Emotions to Help Navigate Your Feelings | A Clinician’s Guide for Improved Mental Health
As curious as it may sound, it can be hard at times to pinpoint exactly how we feel. Similarly,...
Compass Anywhere | When you need more support for your mental health, PHP/IOP can help
Compass Anywhere There is a solution for getting life back on track. It’s convenient. It works. It’s about the individual....
Inclusive Holiday Hosting: A Clinician’s Guide to Practicing Affirmative Language
Author: Jenny Finnerman, LCSW, Associate Director of Clinical Learning and Development By now, you have likely noticed the abundance of...
Youth Substance Use Prevention Month: Why It’s Important to Talk to Your Teen About Marijuana
October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention month and there’s no better time than the present to talk to...
5 Ways Coloring Supports Mindfulness (Downloadable Worksheets)
Did you know that coloring can help improve your mental health through practicing mindfulness? Here are five ways coloring supports being in the here...
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...
5 Barriers to Accessing Behavioral Health Treatment
Even though the rate of mental health disorders between rural and urban areas is similar in the US, those living...
How to Foster Closeness & Communication with your Kids this Holiday Season
Downloadable Resource for Parents: “How to Foster Closeness & Communication”
10 Tips from our Young Adult Group Therapists for Reducing Stress
Download our 1-1-1 Checklist for Small Tasks
Dr. Claudia Welke: Breaking Barriers in the Mental Health Care Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 80 percent of the healthcare workforce is made of women but fewer than...
6 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During COVID-19
It’s no surprise that living amid a global pandemic has brought an overwhelming rollercoaster of emotions along with a sense...
