About the Program
Program Overview
Compass Health Center offers a Mental Health & Substance Use After School Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for ages 13-18 to support teens struggling with anxiety and/or depressive symptoms, alongside substance use that is negatively impacting their functioning. Our evidence-based curriculum uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help individuals achieve their treatment goals. Compass uses a variety of treatment approaches ranging from harm reduction to abstinence based on an individual’s treatment needs and concurrent mental health symptoms. Our goal is to help individuals understand the relationship between their mental health and substance use.
Individuals in this program will participate in regular meetings with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner 1-3x weekly as appropriate and weekly sessions with a master’s level clinician and/or Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC). Weekly family therapy sessions are required. Urine drug screen monitoring is required as often or as frequently as the treatment team recommends
What to Expect
Compass’s multi-disciplinary team develops an individualized treatment plan for each patient that includes:
- Full psychiatric evaluation
- Regular psychiatric consultations with a dedicated psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Medication and medical monitoring with nursing team to support the recovery process through a holistic and educational approach
- Daily structured group therapy
- Regular individual therapy sessions with a dedicated individual therapist
- Regular family therapy sessions with a dedicated family therapist
- Experiential therapies such as art therapy, movement therapy, yoga, or mindfulness
- Ongoing reassessments, modifications to treatment plan and recommendations for continuity of care
Compass’s customized treatment plans are tailored to the needs of each individual and adapted over the course of treatment. Program participants work with therapists who specialize in substance use, as well as mood and anxiety. This individualized approach to treatment supports people in moving towards achieving a meaningful and functional life.
Treatment Modalities
- Psychiatric assessment and medication management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Couples therapy
- Experiential & Creative Arts therapies
Speak with an expert about Compass programs
If this is an emergency or crisis situation, call 911 immediately. If you are an existing patient, please call Compass's office directly. For all other questions, concerns, or inquiries, please use the contact form and the Compass team will get back to you as soon as possible.
