Compass Intervention Center and McDowell Center for Children are two specialized facilities providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare services to children and adolescents. Located in Memphis and Dyersburg, Tennessee, respectively, these centers offer a range of programs and services tailored to address the unique needs of their young clients.
Location and Purpose
- Compass Intervention Center: 7900 Lowrance Road, Memphis, TN 38125
- McDowell Center for Children: 711 US-51 BYP, Dyersburg, TN 38018
Both facilities focus on providing trauma-informed behavioral healthcare to children and teens, addressing mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis disorders.
Main Services and Features
- Compass Intervention Center: Offers inpatient and outpatient programs for children and teens, utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities to address psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
- McDowell Center for Children: Provides residential treatment for adolescent males ages 12-17, focusing on mental health, behavioral, and substance abuse issues.
Key Services and Programs
Compass Intervention Center
- Inpatient Programs: Designed to address general psychiatric, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis disorders in a secure, therapeutic environment.
- Outpatient Programs: Treat psychiatric and substance abuse issues in a less intensive setting.
- Therapeutic Summer Day Program: A summer program for youth to regenerate and learn strategies for personal growth and success.
McDowell Center for Children
- Residential Treatment: A 28-bed facility providing 24-hour support for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and substance abuse issues.
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Comprehensive outpatient programs designed to meet each patient’s specific needs.
- Specialized Programs: Tracks for co-occurring substance abuse issues and for young men with intellectual disabilities.
Levels of Care
- Inpatient: Provides intensive, 24-hour care in a secure environment.
- Outpatient: Offers less intensive treatment in a non-residential setting.
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A comprehensive, structured program with regular sessions.
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): A less intensive program with fewer sessions than PHP.
Staff and Expertise
- Compass Intervention Center: Staff includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors.
- McDowell Center for Children: Staff consists of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors, with expertise in treating adolescent males.
Treatment Approach
- Compass Intervention Center: Utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities to individualize care for each patient.
- McDowell Center for Children: Focuses on improving thinking patterns, making healthier choices, and creating new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.
Unique Features
- Compass Intervention Center: Offers a therapeutic summer day program, providing an alternative to traditional summer camps.
- McDowell Center for Children: Provides a specialized program for young men with intellectual disabilities.
Accreditations and Quality Measures
- Compass Intervention Center: Accredited by The Joint Commission.
- McDowell Center for Children: Accredited by The Joint Commission.
Admission Process and Insurance
- Compass Intervention Center: Confidential assessment process to determine the appropriate level of care. Contact (888) 266-7279 for inquiries.
- McDowell Center for Children: Referral process for parents, physicians, or therapists seeking treatment for their patients or children. Contact (888) 266-7279 for inquiries.
Both facilities accept various insurance plans; please contact them directly for specific information on accepted insurance providers.
Intake Phone Number
866-301-7076
Alternate Intake Phone Number
731-286-2861
County
Dyer
Mental Health Treatment
Yes
Substance Abuse Treatment
No
Detoxification
No
Methadone Maintenance
No
Methadone Detoxification
No
Buprenorphine used in treatment
No
Naltrexone (oral)
No
Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone)
No
Transitional housing or halfway house
No
All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
No
Individual psychotherapy
Yes
Couple/family therapy
Yes
Group therapy
Yes
Cognitive/behavior therapy
Yes
Dialectical behavior therapy
No
Behavior modification
Yes
Integrated dual disorders treatment
Yes
Trauma therapy
Yes
Activity therapy
Yes
Electroconvulsive therapy
No
Psychotropic medication
Yes
Telemedicine therapy
No
Smoking not allowed
Yes
Smoking allowed in designated area
No
Smoking allowed without restriction
No
Hospital inpatient
No
Psychiatric hospital or unit
No
Residential
Yes
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Yes
Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
No
Other residential services (excluding RTCs)
No
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
No
Outpatient
No
Outpatient mental health facility
No
Community mental health center
No
Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., residential plus outpatient)
No
Short-term residential
No
Long-term residential
No
Residential detoxification
No
Outpatient detoxification
No
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or vivitrol
No
Outpatient Day treatment or partial hospitalization
No
Intensive outpatient treatment
No
Regular outpatient treatment
No
Hospital inpatient detoxification
No
Hospital inpatient treatment
No
Computerized treatment
No
Assertive community treatment
No
Intensive case management
No
Case management
No
Chronic disease/illness management
No
Consumer-run (peer-support) services
No
Court-ordered outpatient treatment
No
Diet and exercise counseling
Yes
Education services
Yes
Family psychoeducation
Yes
Housing services
No
Illness management and recovery
No
Integrated primary care service
No
Legal advocacy
No
Nicotine replacement therapy
No
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
No
Screening for tobacco use
No
Suicide prevention services
No
Supported employment
No
Supported housing
No
Therapeutic foster care
No
Tobacco cessation counselling
No
Vocational rehabilitation services
No
Crisis intervention team
No
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
No
Services for the hearing-impaired
Yes
Spanish
No
American Indian or Alaska Native languages
No
Other Languages
No
Female
No
Male
No
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Yes
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
No
Veterans
No
Active duty military
No
Military families
No
Clients referred from the court/judicial system (other than DUI/DWI)
No
Seniors or older adults
No
Adolescents
No
Pregnant/postpartum women
No
Adult women
No
Adult men
No
Persons with HIV or AIDS
No
Persons who have experienced trauma
No
Residential beds for client's children
No
Persons who have experienced sexual abuse
No
Persons who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
No
Children with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Yes
Persons with serious mental illness (SMI)
No
Persons with Alzheimers or dementia
No
Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
No
Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
No
Transitional age young adults
No
Persons with eating disorders
No
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
No
Other state government agency
No
Regional/district or county, local or municipal government
No
Tribal government
No
Indian health service
No
Children/adolescents
Yes
Young adults
No
Adults
No
Seniors (65 or older)
No
No payment accepted
No
Cash or self-payment
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Medicare
No
State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
No
Private health insurance
Yes
Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
No
IHS/638 contract care funds
No
Access to recovery (ATR) voucher
No
State mental health agency funds
No
State welfare or child and family services funds
Yes
State corrections or juvenile justice funds
No
State education funds
No
Other State funds
Yes
County or local government funds
No
Community Service Block Grants
No
Community Mental Health Block Grants
No
U.S Department of VA funds
No
Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
No
Methadone clients only
No
DUI/DWI clients
No
DUI/Serve only DWI clients
No
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
No
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
No
