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What is your role at COMPASS?
Amy: My role is “Parent Partner.” I provide clients with support that focuses on their strengths. I assist them with personal and family goals, strengthen communication and relationships, and connect them with appropriate long‑term supports. I act as a liaison between clients, DCF, and other service providers to ensure families’ needs are met. I specialize in substance use recovery and help clients navigate treatment and build relapse‑prevention plans that encourage long‑term sobriety.
What originally brought you to COMPASS?
Amy: When I had my third child, DCF got involved due to my struggles with substance abuse. In July 2014, I was referred to COMPASS and became a client. COMPASS was the first provider I had that gave me HOPE. COMPASS helped me grow as an individual and as a caretaker, and I became the parent I knew I could be. In December 2014, I got custody of my daughter back, and COMPASS was a big part of helping me get through that time. Throughout the years, I stayed in contact with my COMPASS worker and always told her I wanted to work for COMPASS one day.
What’s one moment or accomplishment you’re especially proud of?
Amy: I put together a substance abuse presentation and have been able to share it with staff to help educate them on how to better assist clients who have past or present struggles with addiction. But I am most proud of the work I do every day.
What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
Amy: Something people might be surprised to know about me is that I have had my cosmetology license since 2004, and I also love doing nails.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Amy: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. As a family, we love spending time outside, rain or shine. We also have family movie nights every week.
Do you have a favorite quote, motto, or piece of advice that inspires you?
Amy: I have a few favorite quotes, such as "Live, Laugh, Love," and, “If you believe in yourself, anything is possible,” but my favorite is, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
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