August 4, 2025

Three Leading Healing Organizations Announce Historic Consolidation

We're excited to share groundbreaking news with our community. The boards of directors of The Compass Center, Family Services Inc., and Move to Heal have unanimously approved a historic consolidation that will create the region's first truly integrated healing agency.

Why This Matters

“Currently, individuals seeking healing services often navigate multiple organizations for interconnected needs, creating gaps where people fall through cracks,” said Sydney Bartunek, Chief Development & Communications Officer. “We’re creating the region’s first truly integrated healing ecosystem that combines immediate crisis response, traditional therapy, workplace wellness, and evidence-based somatic healing under one roof.”

Bringing Together Our Strengths

This partnership unites:

  • The Compass Center’s specialized crisis counseling and 24/7 response services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
  • Family Services Inc.’s comprehensive therapeutic support for children, youth, and families, plus Employee Assistance Programs
  • Move to Heal’s innovative movement-based healing approaches for trauma recovery

What This Means for You

Our unified organization will enable seamless access to multiple services without navigating separate intake processes or repeating your story to different organizations. We’re combining over 120 years of collective expertise while ensuring accessibility regardless of financial barriers.

Join Us for Our Historic Launch

Be part of our official unveiling at Cultivating Courage on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Sanford Event Barn. We’ll reveal our new organization’s name, mission, vision, values, and leadership structure.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
  • Location: Sanford Event Barn, 2510 East 54th St N, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Tickets: Cultivating Courage

We’re grateful for your continued support as we embark on this transformational journey together!

Questions? Contact Us: Sydney Bartunek, Chief Development & Communications Officer at sydney@thecompasscenter.org