Specialized
Mental Health Care, Without The Wait
When mental health challenges get in the way of living your best life, we’re here to help. Compass Health Center provides immediate access to in-person and virtual specialized mental health care. From anxiety, OCD, trauma, and depression to school refusal and substance use disorders, our age-specific programs are carefully tailored for children, teens, young adults, and adults.
View ProgramsYour mental health is our mission
Life’s Challenges Should Never Be Put on a Waiting List
In a world where mental health often takes the backseat, we prioritize your well-being with immediate, specialized care. Our commitment is clear: no waiting lists, just timely support for your mental health. We are ready to help you find a solution that meets you right where you are.
Same or next day starts
Access to a psychiatrist within 24 hours of starting
Treatment of complex diagnoses
Ongoing check-ins with a dedicated psychiatrist or nurse practitioner
In-person and virtual care options
Same or next day starts
Access to a psychiatrist within 24 hours of starting
Treatment of complex diagnoses
Ongoing check-ins with a dedicated psychiatrist or nurse practitioner
In-person and virtual care options
Our Impact
We understand that success can look different for everyone depending on your hopes and needs. Here are a few ways we define success:
95%
of patients step down to a lower level of care after treatment
99%
would refer a family member or friend
97%
of patients choose to start a program the same day or next day
90%
of patients maintain progress, not requiring higher care levels for 12+ months post-treatment
1. Call us or submit a form
2. Talk directly with a caring specialist
3. Discuss which program or specialty works best for you
4. Begin today
Specialized Mental Health Care Supported by Insurance
We are in-network with most commercial health plans. If your insurance isn't listed or you're unsure, contact us.
Optum/United Healthcare
CareFirst
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kaiser
Aetna
Cigna/Evernorth
Humana
ComPsych
Union Health
News and Events
December 5, 2024
In The Media
Compass Health Center Announces Expedited Admissions Process for ERs and IPUs to Accelerate Speed to Care
SILVER SPRING, MD, December 5, 2024 - Compass Health Center today announces its new Expedited Admissions Process for emergency rooms (ERs) and In-Patient Units (IPUs). The new Expedited Admissions Process will improve patient outcomes and provide better support for ER and IPU personnel by facilitating smooth transitions of care from hospital settings to outpatient settings with Compass Health Center.
New Program
Silver Spring: Now Offering Onsite Evening IOP for Adolescents (12-18)
You asked and we listened: additional scheduling options are now offered for adolescents in the DMV area. Call today to learn more about our after-school IOP for adolescents ages 12-18. This new timing offers a structured and supportive environment for adolescents to learn skills that will help them to grow and thrive, all while accommodating daytime commitments such as school.
November 11, 2024
In The Media
It’s Time to Address the Illinois Mental Health Crisis | Daily Herald
Our CEO and Co-Founder, David Schreiber, MD, authored an important Opinion Piece for Chicago’s Daily Herald, calling on leaders from across the state to address the mental health crisis impacting Illinois. Today, over 145,000 Illinoisians aged 12–17 are struggling with depression. And, a startling 61.8% of Illinoisans aged 12–17 with depression did not receive any care in the last year. This is not a crisis without solutions.
November 3, 2024
In The Media
Maryland Peace of Mind: Elections and Mental Health | NBC Baltimore
Compass Health Center’s Silver Spring Medical Director, Dr. Marissa Leslie, recently spoke with Jenyne Donaldson on NBC Baltimore News to discuss how elections impact mental well-being and strategies to manage anxiety. During the interview, Dr. Leslie stressed five things for people to consider during this time. From limiting exposure to social media to practicing mindfulness, tune in for her five tips that you can use today.
October 30, 2024
Event
Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation
"Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation," virtual event was hosted by Compass Health Center on October 30th, 2024 to discuss the state of mental health in Maryland and explore solutions to improve health outcomes.
In The Media
White Paper
Positive Data Amidst Mental Health Crisis: Intermediate Mental Health Treatment Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms by ~50% for Adolescents and Adults
In The Media
CareFirst
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
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Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized, age-based mental health care for children, teens, young adults, and adults who need more than traditional outpatient therapy while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits or inpatient hospitalizations. Intermediate care, such as Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, often serves as the solution for an individual or family in crisis without the need to enter an emergency room. Our multi-disciplinary approach includes psychiatry, group, family, and individual therapy, medication management, and specialty care to treat a wide variety of mental health symptoms and diagnoses. We offer flexible hours and in-person as well as virtual options. With a rich history of collaboration with doctors, clinicians, schools, employers, health plans, and community members, our approach offers a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment model firmly rooted in positive patient outcomes.
We are committed to offering immediate access to our mental health center, scheduling assessments on the same or next day individuals contact us and providing psychiatric evaluations within 24-48 hours. This ensures that individuals can receive the care they need promptly. Our Contact Center also has evening and weekend hours so that individuals can schedule a mental health assessment within 24 hours of contacting us.
Compass Health Center provides immediate access to specialized mental health care for individuals experiencing challenges that affect their daily lives. This begins with our mental health assessment that can be scheduled within 24 hours of a person’s initial phone call. Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of age-specific specialty areas, including trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, school refusal, anxiety, depression, mental health, chronic pain, and illness, and the intersection of mental health and substance use.
Our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs are age-specific levels of mental health care that provide specialized, multidisciplinary clinical support for children, teens, young adults and adults who require more comprehensive treatment than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization or residential care. Our treatment model includes evaluation, diagnosis, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, medication management, transition management, and discharge planning. Intermediate care often serves as the solution for a family or individual in crisis without the need to enter an emergency room.
Our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs are age-specific levels of mental health care that provide specialized, multidisciplinary clinical support for children, teens, young adults and adults who require more comprehensive treatment than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization or residential care. Our treatment model includes evaluation, diagnosis, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, medication management, transition management, and discharge planning. Intermediate care often serves as the solution for a family or individual in crisis without the need to enter an emergency room.
During the assessment process, an expert intake therapist will assess whether our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs are a good fit for the individual. If the clinician determines that Compass is not able to effectively treat a patient’s needs, they will provide referrals to other providers or programs.
Compass Health Center doesn't require referrals. You can choose to self-refer for treatment, and we encourage patients and their families to take this proactive step in seeking the care they need. *Some insurance plans may require a referral for coverage. Our team is here to help patients and parents/guardians with any questions or concerns about insurance.
Compass Health Center is in-network with most major commercial insurers, though Medicare and Medicaid are not currently accepted. Compass Health Center works with all insurance companies, whether in- or out-of-network, to pre-authorize and prove medical necessity. If the insurance is out-of-network with Compass Health Center, the patient can still submit the claim so they can potentially receive out-of-network benefits reimbursement. Our team is here to assist patients and parents/guardians with insurance-related queries and potential costs, recognizing that reimbursement can be complex, especially during crises. Compass Health Center is dedicated to providing support in any way we can.
Mental Health Dialogues
