As part of our Mood & Anxiety or OCD and Complex Anxiety Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), we provide short-term care for children whose mood and anxiety symptoms contribute to school-related stress, avoidance, or refusal. Specialized assessments and interventions targeting these symptoms help children reconnect with school by addressing the underlying mental health challenges that interfere with attendance and engagement. These programs include specialized parent & caregiver support groups, family therapy, and collaboration with identified school supports to help ensure that children are able to take the skills they learn in treatment and apply them successfully to thrive in academic settings.
Compass’s multidisciplinary team develops an individualized treatment plan for each patient that includes:
Compass’s customized treatment plans are tailored to the needs of each individual and adapted over the course of treatment. Participants work with therapists who specialize in school avoidance. The group therapy model provides the opportunity to connect with others, normalize experiences, and build group accountability. This individualized approach to treatment supports people in moving towards achieving a meaningful and functional life.
Children in PHP receive daily education services during the school year to support their academic goals alongside treatment. This includes time each day for supervised study, case management, and coordination of care among the Compass treatment team, the child’s school teams, and their family. Compass recognizes that flexibility is key to ensuring a successful transition back to school following treatment. Your child’s team is in regular communication with their school to adjust the treatment plan as needed to best support them.
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