Therapy & service navigation
Speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and other services — what each type does, how to know what to look for, and what to ask before you start.
Find services helpPillar three · Services & Resource Navigation
Finding the right service shouldn't be a full-time job
There is help out there — but finding it, understanding it, and getting on the right list can feel like its own job. This page is about the kinds of services and programs that exist, and how Compass helps families make sense of them.
We do not keep a directory we can’t stand behind. Instead, we help you figure out which type of service to look for, what questions to ask, and how to understand what you find.
What families look for
The kinds of services and programs that exist
Each topic below explains a category of support in plain English — what it is, why families seek it, and how Compass helps with it.
Disability organizations
Local and national organizations that support families of children with disabilities — information, community, and advocacy.
Find disability organizationsCommunity programs
Programs in your community that serve children and families — from early support to after-school and weekend options.
Explore community programsRecreation opportunities
Sports, arts, camps, and social groups — and how to find ones that welcome and support your child.
Find recreation optionsFamily support organizations
Groups built for parents and caregivers — peer support, training, and people who have been where you are.
Find family support groupsTutoring & educational resources
Tutoring, homework help, and learning supports that fit alongside your child's school program.
Find tutoring helpVocational services
Services that help older teens and young adults build work skills and find employment — often through the transition years.
Explore vocational servicesGovernment & community programs
Public programs and benefits families may qualify for — and the paperwork and waitlists that often come with them.
Understand public programsOther local resources
Respite, transportation, financial help, and other supports that make day-to-day life possible.
Find local resourcesComing soon
Find Help Near Me
A future tool that will help families search for services and programs in their area — carefully, so the suggestions are reliable.
Coming soon
How it will work
Tell us your area and what you’re looking for — therapy, recreation, family support, vocational services — and the tool will point you to the kinds of organizations and programs to consider, with questions to ask each one.
There are no provider listings yet. We are building this carefully because recommendations need to be trustworthy — and a wrong suggestion is worse than none.
Until then
Professional support can help you navigate what’s available today — understanding which type of service fits, how to get on lists, what to ask providers, and how to make sense of the options.
Explore professional support