Health & Wellness
Wellness tips from Compass Health for those navigating a layoff
https://www.compasshealth.org/wellness-tips-from-compass-health-for-those-navigating-a-layoff/
Provided by Shannon Webb, LICSW, Director of Whatcom County Outpatient Sleep – Practice good sleep hygiene by sticking with your bedtime routine, including the times you normally go to sleep…
2023 New Years Mental Health Tips
https://www.compasshealth.org/2023-new-years-mental-health-tips/
Every new year people worldwide set resolutions ranging from eating better to working out and many other goals. But this year, try adding at least one resolution about improving your…
December is National Stress-free Holiday Month
https://www.compasshealth.org/national-stress-free-holiday-month/
Here are some tips to manage your stress levels during National Stress-free Holiday Month December is National Stress-Free (Family) Holiday Month. As many of us know, the holidays are a…
Native American Heritage Month: Pioneers for Mental Health
https://www.compasshealth.org/native-american-heritage-month/
November is Native American Heritage Month. A month used to celebrate the diverseness, traditions, and deep histories of native culture and to acknowledge the important and influential contributions of all…
Self-Improvement Month
https://www.compasshealth.org/self-improvement-month/
September is Self-Improvement Month; a time to improve yourself, set new goals, and eliminate the negative things in your life that are holding you back. One of the best investments…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
https://www.compasshealth.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to change the perception of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to…
National Back to School Month
https://www.compasshealth.org/national-back-to-school-month/
August is National Back to School Month! For most students and caregivers’ going back to school is an exciting time, new teachers, new & returning friends, and for some new…
Highlighting the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
https://www.compasshealth.org/highlighting-the-8-dimensions-of-wellness/
August is National Wellness Month, a time to reflect on the many aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Creating healthy habits and routines can make all the difference in your…
July is Social Wellness Month
https://www.compasshealth.org/july-is-social-wellness-month-2/
July is Social Wellness Month! Social wellness, or well-being, can be defined as one’s ability to effectively interact with those around him/herself and to create a support system that includes…
House Health Care & Wellness Committee visits Whatcom County Triage Center and participates in discussion on gaps in care
Thank you to Washington State Secretary of Health Umair Shah, the House Health Care & Wellness Committee, and members of the Department of Health, for taking the time to visit…
Pride Month: Pioneers and Advocates for Mental Health
https://www.compasshealth.org/pride-month-pioneers-and-advocates-for-mental-health/
Happy Pride Month! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which honors and celebrates the impact the LGBTQ+ community had made to society, as well as remember the obstacles the community has…
Resources to Help You Cope with Tragic Events
https://www.compasshealth.org/resources-to-help-you-cope-with-tragic-events/
On Tuesday, May 24, nineteen students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. This tragic event comes only a little more than…
Stay Covered with Apple Health (Medicaid)
https://www.compasshealth.org/stay-covered-with-apple-health-medicaid/
Are you enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage? Make sure your address and phone numbers are up to date so you can stay enrolled. Report a change.
Child Abuse Prevention Month & Sexual Assault Awareness Month
https://www.compasshealth.org/capm-saam/
The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 10 children will be victims of sexual abuse before the…
Women’s History Month: Advocates for Mental Health
https://www.compasshealth.org/whm-advocates-mhx/
This year during Women’s History Month, we want to highlight public figures advocating for mental health. In the past, there has been a stigma around mental health, which has caused…