The Compass Program: Navigating
Through the Teen Years
The COMPASS PROGRAM is available to all Ocean County residents,
professionals, school personnel and organizations. It is a
countywide prevention and education effort designed to increase
the awareness of parents and the community to normal adolescent
development and at-risk behaviors while learning to navigate the
mental health system. Several mediums will be used:
- Focused groups
- Education seminars
- Distribution of written educational materials
- Toll free hotline for information and referrals
- Public service announcement
- Information web site
The COMPASS staff maintains a strong belief in family advocacy
and a conviction in a strength-based family approach to
services.
Compass Program Goals and Activities
- To provide in-person consultation services and focused groups
(anger management) to area schools, courts, and other youth
serving agencies.
- Teach parents and the community how to navigate the mental
health system.
- Distribute information brochures quarterly to libraries,
community organizations, and physicians’ offices regarding
prevention and education services.
- Participate in community events.
- Develop a strong relationship between the community and mental
health organizations.
Contact Information
Compass Program Manager
122 Lien Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-3535
Toll Free 1-866-349-3535
compass@oceanmentalhealth.org
