Northwest Washington's Behavioral Healthcare Leader
March 2021
What's Inside
Employee Appreciation: Spirit Week
We're Hiring! Child & Family Therapist in Everett
Broadway Campus Redevelopment Update
IMPACT in the Community
Save the Date: Building Communities of Hope Gala is 10/16/2021!
Our Lynnwood Offices have been remodeled!
The Seattle Veterinary Outreach Mobile Vet Clinic is Coming Back!
COVID Vaccine Resource Page
Dear Community Partners,

Welcome to the March edition of The Compass Point, the monthly e-newsletter from Compass Health.

It’s hard to fathom that March is already here, when it feels like just last week that we were preparing to hunker down at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, after all the challenges and changes we’ve faced over the past year, I can’t help but be encouraged by the efforts made by local, state and federal government and public health officials.

Another source of encouragement for me is the dedicated staff at Compass Health. Last week was the official Employee Appreciation Day holiday, but every day, I’m reminded and appreciative of our team’s dedication, perseverance and flexibility. I'm proud and grateful to work by their side as we continue to serve our communities. This year has only emphasized that we are stronger together, and like many of you this mindset empowers us to continue to face the obstacles and challenges that come our way.

Finally, I’m encouraged by some very exciting news. Our new permanent supportive housing building in Everett is set to open in a few short months, and we’re excited to be hosting a virtual grand opening celebration on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 12pm. We’ll plan to share more information about this event soon.

I’m also thrilled to share that we secured a date for our 2021 Building Communities of Hope Gala! This year’s gala will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021. We will continue to monitor and follow the policies and procedures recommended by the CDC to determine how to best celebrate this night of advocacy and philanthropy. Stay tuned for more information!

There’s always so much going on at Compass Health, and I hope you will join me in my enthusiasm for the upcoming months. Stay safe and be well.

Best,
Tom Sebastian
President/CEO
Compass Health
Employee Appreciation: Spirit Week
This year, we got creative with our spirit week to acknowledge and thank our employees for their hard work throughout the year. Here’s a recap of all the fun we had across the organization!

You can view all the virtual looks here.
We're hiring! Child & Family Therapist in Everett
We’re looking for a Child & Family Therapist who is interested in providing excellent clinical care to children, youth and families in a program that can offer LICSW, LMFT or LMHC clinical supervision for licensure.

As a Child & Family Therapist, you will work with these families to assess the client / youth / family functioning and needs, and then partner with them to develop an individually tailored care plan to help the families meet their goals and promote positive changes in behavior. The Everett Child & Family Team is a fun and supportive group that takes pride in providing high quality care to all the clients they serve.
Broadway Campus Redevelopment Update: Virtual Grand Opening

It’s been a little over a year since the groundbreaking, and we’re eager to see our new permanent supportive housing building come full circle. We’re excited to announce a virtual grand opening will take place on May 21, 2021 at 12pm!

Be on the lookout for updated information on how you can tune in!
CEO, Tom Sebastian, Participates in MHCA Conference

Tom Sebastian recently participated in the MHCA Leaders in Community Health Solutions conference, where he talked about raising funding and building support for capital projects like our Broadway Campus Redevelopment project.
IMPACT in the Community
Last October, we launched a pilot program, IMPACT (Integrated Model of Police And Crisis Teams), with the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office to embed a clinician with law enforcement officer for mental health-related calls.

Over the last few months IMPACT has caught the attention of other agencies including Arlington PD, Lake Stevens PD and Marysville PD. An initiative by Chief Scairpon adds much-needed mental health expertise to the public safety team. Compass Health is proud to partner with these community leaders to make a difference with the IMPACT program! You can read the full article in the Everett Herald.
K-LOVE: Clinicians Respond with Officers to Mental Health Calls
Compass Health’s IMPACT Program Manager Marla Johns joined radio station K-LOVE to discuss the significance of the program. Marla shared that IMPACT goes beyond assisting individuals in crisis: “The relief that comes over that family’s face and just knowing that, okay, were making the next step, we’re going to get somewhere. It’s a pretty amazing feeling.” She says that in her 25 years of work, IMPACT is by far the most important thing she’s accomplished. You can read the full article here and listen to the full interview here.
North Count Outlook: Mental Health Support with Local Police
IMPACT’s partnership with Marysville, Arlington and Lake Stevens police departments was also featured in the North County Outlook. In the article, Marysville police commander Wendy Wade shared, “Once you bring in Compass Health, that opens a whole different set of resources for people who are in crisis.” You can read the full article in the North County Outlook here.
Save the Date: Building Communities of Hope Gala is October 16th!
Save the date for our Building Communities of Hope Gala on Saturday, October 16, 2021!

At Compass Health, the safety and well-being of our clients and staff is our top priority. To that end, we are actively monitoring COVID-19 and following the policies and procedures we already have in place, as well as the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to continue to support the safety of our community. We will share additional information in the coming months.
Our Lynnwood Offices have been remodeled!
After a water leak last July, our Lynnwood offices are back open! Our Adult Outpatient and Child & Family Outpatient teams are still seeing clients via telehealth, and we wanted to share some photos of the newly remodeled site!
The Seattle Veterinary Outreach Mobile Vet Clinic is Back!

Seattle Veterinary Outreach is a mobile team that provides veterinary services for pets owned by homeless and low-income individuals and families in the Puget Sound region.

The mobile team has been to one of our sites twice already and plans to come March 19, 2021 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at our Broadway Campus in Everett!

This service is reserved for pets of people living homeless or low income. Income is verified at clinics. Please bring your SNAP, EBT, WIC, SSDI or TANF card.
COVID Vaccine Resource Page
We’ve assembled a list of COVID vaccine resources from state and local providers that outlines upcoming phases and eligibility. We’re updating this page regularly, so check in to learn more about the vaccine rollout and potential next steps.

Don’t forget: Wear a mask, wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and get your vaccine as soon as you can!