Compass Recovery

Compass Recovery Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Services for substance abuse

At Compass Recovery, we believe that recovery is more than just abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Recovery enables one to enjoy life without drinking or using and to live a meaningful life. Active addicts and alcoholics are cut off from their families, communities, and even their physical selves. Therefore, treatment at Compass Recovery is geared towards integration and connection!

As the week winds down, it’s a good time to pause and check in with yourself. Transitions — especially into the weekend ...
12/18/2025

As the week winds down, it’s a good time to pause and check in with yourself. Transitions — especially into the weekend — can bring up stress, cravings, or mixed emotions.

Taking a few minutes to ground yourself now can make a big difference later.
What helps you reset before the weekend begins?

There are many misconceptions about addiction — and these myths often prevent individuals and families from getting the ...
12/16/2025

There are many misconceptions about addiction — and these myths often prevent individuals and families from getting the help they need.
In reality, addiction is a chronic medical disease that affects the brain’s reward, motivation, and stress systems. It is not a moral failing, a lack of effort, or a simple matter of willpower.

Modern research shows that addiction alters neural pathways over time, making it increasingly difficult to stop without structured support, evidence-based treatment, and healthy coping skills. This is why compassionate, informed care is essential — and why stigma-free education matters.

At Compass Recovery, we work to correct these myths by helping clients and families understand the science of addiction, the impact it has on the brain and body, and the many pathways to healing.
Recovery is absolutely possible, and early intervention, supportive environments, and individualized treatment significantly improve outcomes.

If you or someone you love is struggling, know this:
Help is available. Healing is real. And no one has to walk this path alone. Call us today for more information or to start your path to recovery now. 844-844-2915.

Setting an intention gives your week direction, clarity, and purpose — especially in recovery ✨It’s not about doing ever...
12/14/2025

Setting an intention gives your week direction, clarity, and purpose — especially in recovery ✨

It’s not about doing everything perfectly. It’s about choosing one thing that supports your growth and showing up for yourself in small, meaningful ways.

What intention are you choosing this week?

Weekends can be a time of both opportunity and vulnerability in recovery. Slowing down, changing routines, or being arou...
12/12/2025

Weekends can be a time of both opportunity and vulnerability in recovery. Slowing down, changing routines, or being around different people can bring up emotions or cravings you didn’t expect.

That’s why having a Weekend Recovery Plan matters — it helps you stay grounded, intentional, and connected before challenges even show up.

As you head into the next few days, take a moment to check in with yourself:

• What do I need in order to feel supported?
• What environments help me feel steady and safe?
• Which coping skills feel easiest to reach for right now?
• What small choices can help me stay aligned with my recovery goals?
• And most importantly — what intention do I want to carry with me this weekend?

Your recovery deserves care, preparation, and compassion.
And you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💙

If you need support, reach out — we’re here. 844-844-2915.

Coping skills are the foundation of long-term sobriety. They help you navigate cravings, regulate emotions, and stay gro...
12/10/2025

Coping skills are the foundation of long-term sobriety. They help you navigate cravings, regulate emotions, and stay grounded when life feels overwhelming. At Compass Recovery, we teach tools you can use anytime, anywhere — especially on the hard days.

Here are three core skills that support emotional regulation and recovery:

✨ Urge Surfing — Notice the craving without judging it. Breathe through the sensations and allow the urge to rise and fall like a wave, knowing it will pass if you don’t react to it.

✨ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding — Use your senses to anchor yourself in the present moment by naming what you can see, touch, hear, smell, and taste. This helps interrupt spiraling thoughts and reduces anxiety.

✨ Reach Out Instead of Reacting — When you feel overwhelmed, choose connection instead of isolation. Call a trusted person, attend a meeting, or talk to someone who can help you pause and regroup.

Recovery isn’t about avoiding challenges — it’s about having the tools to move through them with support, awareness, and courage.

Which coping skill helps you the most?
Comment below and share what helps you stay grounded, calm, or focused during tough moments in your recovery.

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Clementine Amidon, Director of Admissions 🌟A dedicated advocate with a calm, grounding presence, Clem...
12/08/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Clementine Amidon, Director of Admissions 🌟

A dedicated advocate with a calm, grounding presence, Clementine Amidon plays an essential role in helping individuals take their first brave steps toward recovery. A Mount Holyoke College graduate and former writer and Assistant Social Media Editor for Dailymail.com, Clementine brings a unique blend of communication skill, empathy, and insight to Compass Recovery.

Today, as Compass Recovery's Director of Admissions, Clementine supports clients through one of the most vulnerable parts of their journey—asking for help. She guides individuals and families with compassion, clarity, and unwavering hope, ensuring they feel supported from the very first phone call. In addition to overseeing admissions, Clementine focuses on guiding clients toward the providers and resources that best support their recovery, while also contributing to Compass Recovery’s communication efforts. 💙

✨ Q: If you could share one piece of wisdom with someone new to recovery, what would it be?
A: “No matter how bad you might feel right now, I promise that if you hold on and just keep doing the work it WILL get better!! One thing I learned working in this field and also being in recovery myself is that everything is fixable and we can always find a way through—unless we pick up a drink or a drug. And luckily, there are so many good people, both here at Compass and in the recovery community at large, who are always willing to reach out and help.”

💙 Thank you, Clementine, for the compassion, wisdom, and steady support you bring to Compass Recovery and every individual who walks through our doors.

A new week brings new opportunities to grow, heal, and reconnect with yourself.Recovery isn’t about perfection — it’s ab...
12/08/2025

A new week brings new opportunities to grow, heal, and reconnect with yourself.
Recovery isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up, checking in, and taking the next right step.

Your journal can be a powerful tool in that process.
Take a moment to reflect with this prompt:

“What emotions, situations, or thoughts challenged me recently — and how can I respond differently this week?”

Wherever you are today, give yourself permission to begin again.
Call us today if you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol use, you don't have to face this alone. We're here to help. We’re here to walk the path with you. 844-844-2915.

12/05/2025

Five years ago, Compass Recovery opened its doors with one mission: to create a place where people could find hope, connection, and a path forward.

Today, we celebrate five years of showing up for our community —
✨ five years of supporting individuals and families
✨ five years of healing conversations
✨ five years of relationships built on trust
✨ five years of watching people rediscover themselves

Most importantly: five years of walking beside every person who has found the courage to ask for help.

To our clients — past and present — thank you for letting us be part of your journey.
To our staff — thank you for your compassion, dedication, and heart.
To our community partners — thank you for believing in our mission.

Here’s to the next five years of hope, healing, and recovery.
We’re just getting started. 💙🧭

The day after a holiday can bring up mixed emotions. Remember: whatever you’re feeling today is valid.Take a moment to c...
11/28/2025

The day after a holiday can bring up mixed emotions. Remember: whatever you’re feeling today is valid.

Take a moment to check in with yourself — your mood, your cravings, your energy — and give yourself what you need. Support, rest, connection, or a meeting… your recovery is worth prioritizing.

Try a simple check-in today:
• Journal how you’re feeling — even a few sentences can bring clarity.
• Call a friend in recovery who understands your journey.
• Take 5 deep breaths or step outside for a quiet moment to ground yourself.

You’ve got this 🤎

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our clients, our community partners, and ...
11/27/2025

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our clients, our community partners, and every person walking the courageous journey toward recovery.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or alcohol use please reach out to us. The holidays can be a difficult time. You don't need to face it alone. Compass Recovery is here to help. Call us today. 844-844-2915.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Compass Recovery🧡🦃🍁 🍂

Staying sober through the holidays can be challenging, but having a plan makes all the difference. Here are a few simple...
11/26/2025

Staying sober through the holidays can be challenging, but having a plan makes all the difference. Here are a few simple tools to help you protect your recovery this season:

• Don’t do it alone — Stay connected to supportive friends, family, or your sober network.
• Make a backup plan — If your original plans shift, have a safe alternative you can turn to.
• Have an exit plan in place — Give yourself permission to leave early if the environment becomes overwhelming.
• Practice gratitude — Focusing on what’s going well can help ground you during stressful moments.
• Go to a recovery meeting — Meetings offer connection, support, and a reminder that you’re not alone.
• Ask for help — Reach out if you’re struggling; support is always available.

Wishing everyone a safe, calm, and supportive start to the holiday weekend.

📣 Important Announcement!Compass Recovery proudly accepts most commercial and all MassHealth insurance plans — because a...
11/23/2025

📣 Important Announcement!
Compass Recovery proudly accepts most commercial and all MassHealth insurance plans — because access to quality care should never be out of reach. 💙

If you or someone you know is seeking support for substance use or alcohol use, our admissions team is here to help make the process quick, easy, and confidential.

Call 844-844-2915 or visit www.compasswest.com
to learn more.

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