By Jeff Gant, Compass Life Guide 3 On August 24th, 2022, I went to the doctor. I was 387 lbs and despite being on 2 blood pressure medications, my BP was still at stroke level. I chose right there and then to make the changes to live. Lifestyle Changes I never say I went on…
By Melanie Anderson, Director of Innovation and Expansion Several years ago, Compass made a commitment to learning about and investing in employee engagement. It seemed that at times there was a concerning gap wherein employees did not consistently feel appreciated, but supervisors thought they were participating in great effort to help employees feel valued and…
By: John Allen, Case Facilitator Anthony, or AJ as he goes by, has been with Compass SLS services since October 2016. I onboarded AJ to my caseload shortly after starting with Compass in January 2023 and have gotten to know him much better. AJ has had some challenges over the past few years, but over…
By Emma Norton Meet Justin! He is a vibrant, energetic, and adventurous individual in the San Jose region, who has been enjoying Compass’s Supported Living Services for the past eight years. Justin’s journey with SLS has been nothing short of remarkable, characterized by his love for adventure, creative pursuits, and personal growth. With the unwavering…
By Sadie Hess, Founder and CEO What a whirlwind the past 6 years have been. We have put so much hard work and dedication into each other and the pursuit of dreams. We have been an organization that works tirelessly to make our industry and the lives of our clients and staff better. In a…
By Sadie Hess, CEO If you’ve been following along, we have been behind the scenes working on some strategic pillars that we believe will improve our ILS department. Over the course of the year, we will be rolling out several new initiatives. Today, we will outline the strategic plan. Implementing changes is not a one-time…
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager Today we are diving into the exciting ILS Renaissance initiatives lined up for 2024 at Compass. Firstly, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our recent town hall with our phenomenal CEO, Sadie Hess. The unveiling of our upcoming changes has ignited a wave of anticipation, and…
By Kira Webster, Communications Coordinator In the realm of caregiving, this one family’s story is one of unwavering dedication. For over three decades, the mother and father have been the primary caregivers for their son, John, who has developmental disabilities. John’s journey has been filled with love and care, but as he has grown, so…
By Sadie Hess, CEO Compass SLS and ILS has been who we are as an organization for 25-plus years. Over the course of those 25 years, we have grown and matured. People have joined our organization with diverse talents and skills, and we have diversified in so many ways. Our capacity to steward more than…
By Vanessa H. Undiagnosed or poor mental health is a serious threat to society and an individual’s daily life often leading to a seemingly unbroken cycle of fear, erratic behavior, law enforcement involvement and often tragically even death. Syvahanna is no stranger to the reality of this she was in a terrible cycle of 911…