Individual therapy is used to help people increase the understanding of their thought and behavior patterns to help improve their quality of life through a variety of techniques.

Group therapy is a powerful tool for growth and change. In process groups, individuals meet to share their struggles with 1-2 mental health providers and other people who are seeking some insight. The power of process groups lies in the opportunity to receive multiple perspectives and feedback from other individuals in a safe setting. These interactions provide group members an opportunity to deepen their level of self-awareness and to learn how they relate to others.

Chemical dependency assessments are sometimes required by court services and are required to access and formal treatment services. We recommend appropriate services specific to client need instead of being required to refer clients to our own services. Chemical dependency assessments generally take 90 minutes to two hours.

The Discovery Program is a Chemical Health Education Program that is designed to meet the needs of individuals who may not meet diagnostic criteria for substance abuse, but who may have experienced consequences as a result of substance use. Discovery aims to educate individuals as well as to engage in discussions regarding stress, resilience, connecting with others, and learning from our experiences.

Our One-Day DWI class explores thought and behavior patterns and how being under the influence can impact decision making and likelihood of DWI recidivism. This course illustrates the consequences of further DWIs and includes a Victim Impact Panel with Minnesotans for Safe Driving. This course is contracted with

ARC is a 12 week open mental health group intended to provide participants with tools and strategies to improve their mental health, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being.

We provide an 8-week Anger Management course that focuses on how to improve outcomes in times of emotional dysregulation. This course meets court requirements in most states, including Minnesota, and is not limited to those who must take the course for legal reasons.

(Includes assessment, eight 2-hour classes, and four 1-hour individual sessions)

Compass Behavioral Health Anger Management Program is derived from the coursework from the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). This is a 16 hour program in which we will cover what anger is, discuss the positive and negative powers of anger as an emotion, as well as build an understanding of anger triggers, appropriate anger outlets, and up to date anger management techniques. NAMA is certified with Minnesota, and compatible with all court ordered anger management programs. Our skilled presenters will guide you through the material and will help give insight into how the lessons in the curriculum can be applied to everyday life.

Our 6-hour Drug Education class aims to provide support to those who struggle with substances to gain an understanding of addiction and drug abuse. This course aims to provide support for those who may not need treatment but have experienced consequences of use or those who would like to learn more about these subjects.

The Compass Behavioral Health Drug Education Program is designed to provide information on the physical, social, and psychological interactions with mind altering substances. This program is designed to be useful both as a primer for those new to learning about drugs and alcohol, as well as a unique perspective for those who have been to treatment before and need a refresher course. In this Drug Education Program you will first learn about how addiction can happen; next we will review what it does to a person’s body, thought process, and relationships; finally, we will discuss how to change behavior and thought patterns long-term.

A peer support specialist is someone with the lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both. They provide support to others experiencing similar challenges. They provide non-clinical, strengths-based support and are motivated by their personal experiences.

Our 6-hour Cognitive Skills course aims to increase insight into problematic thinking patterns and how they impact emotions, feelings, and behaviors. This course assists to increase thought management and emotional regulation skills.

The Compass Behavioral Health Cognitive Skills Course is both a stand-alone clinic on mental experience and thought change as well as an effective supplement for the Drug Education Program. In this program we will learn how situations, thoughts, and feelings interact in the mind. We see it as critical for thought change to identify how our perception of the world impacts our mind, and how changing our thoughts can change our lives. In this program you can expect to learn about what techniques therapists might use to help you conceptualize your life, and what tools to use to improve yourself. If you come through this course with an honest desire for self-discovery you will leave with insights about how your thoughts may have been working against you and how you can enhance your thinking.

A Diagnostic Assessment is necessary to determine an individual’s diagnosis and/or need for mental health services. It is a written report which typically includes the following:

Nature, severity and impact of behavioral difficulties

Functional impairment

Subjective distress

Strengths and resources

Additionally, the provider may perform the Diagnostic Assessment with or without medical services. Medical services may include:

Review of medical history

Review of prescription of medications

Reviewing and referring for hospital services

Other diagnostic studies

These classes help men to examine their belief system and behaviors that support violence, expand definitions of violence and controlling behaviors, discuss the effects of violence on women, children and himself, and identify and practice non-controlling alternatives.

The goals of the men’s non-violence program in accordance with the Duluth Abuse Intervention Program model are:

Stopping violence and abusive behavior

Understanding the effect of violence and controlling behavior

Accepting responsibility for behavior and taking specific steps to change

Learning to be respectful by listening, expressing feelings in a non-abusive way, and supporting the right of their partner to make choices about their day-to-day activities and life.