American Made Country Music Series
October 9, 2026 @ 7:30pm
YSU Ford Theater, Bliss Hall
547 Wick Ave, One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
On Friday, October 9, 2026, distinguished YSU alumnus and Nashville songwriter Bob DiPiero will return to Youngstown with friends, Blessing Offor and JT Harding for a very special American Made benefiting Sojourner House.
For the first time, American Made will be held on the campus of Youngstown State University, where Ford Theater at Bliss Hall will be transformed into the Penguin Café — our recreation of Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café. The more intimate venue will bring sponsors and guests closer to the music, the stories behind the songs, and the artists who created them.
Unseen Advocates: A Training for First Responders
September 25, 2026 @ 8:30AM — 12:30PM
Youngstown State University, Williamson Hall, conference room: 221 N Hazel St Youngstown, OH 44503
Join COMPASS Family & Community Services for an impactful day of education, collaboration, and community engagement as we welcome nationally recognized speaker Jim Schmidt for the Gabby Petito Foundation Community Training.
This dynamic training will bring together law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, prosecutors, victim advocates, medical professionals, behavioral health providers, educators, students, and community leaders to explore the realities of domestic violence, coercive control, strangulation, trauma-informed response, and victim-centered intervention.
DBT Skills Group
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM
535 Marmion Ave (Youngstown Office) held in the Group Room
- Develop skills through dialectical behavioral therapy for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness
- Connect with others and have fun!
- Supplies provided
Contact: jknauf@compassfamily.org or call 330-782-5664
Problem Gambling
Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30pm
320 High Street NE in Warren
The 12 Week Group Discusses:
- Gaming & Gambling Addictions
- Support Meetings for Individuals & Family
- The Motivation to Change
- Identifying High-Risk Situations and Triggers
- How to see through the first bet and recognize the positive reinforcers that are problematic
- Challenging Beliefs & Behaviors
- Budgeting
Contact: (330) 394-9090
Grief Group
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm
320 High Street NE in Warren
9 Sessions:
- Introduction & Psychoeducation: providing a foundation for understanding grief.
- Common Grief Responses: recognizing the emotional, physical, and psychological reactions to loss which are normal in the process of grief.
- Self-Care & Coping Skills: equipping individuals with strategies to manage their well-being.
- Their Story: participants have the opportunity to share about their loved one's story and their relationship with them.
- Managing the Stress of Change: focuses on adapting to life's transitions.
- Embracing the Memories: encourages finding comfort in cherished moments.
- Searching for Meaning: explores personal growth and understanding through loss.
- Believing Life is Worth Living: fosters hope and resilience.
- Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up offers reflection and closure on the groups’ journey through the program.
Contact: (330) 394-9090
Intensive Outpatient and Aftercare Treatment
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00am - 12:15pm
320 High Street NE in Warren
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) consists of 24 group counseling sessions, three times a week over the course of 8 weeks. Each group session is 3 hours long. In addition to the group services provided, clients will also be expected to submit to regular, random drug testing to demonstrate program compliance and to provide personal accountability. Individuals in the IOP program are also required to attend at least 3 recovery support group meetings weekly throughout the course of their IOP treatment.
Contact: (330) 394-9090
Manage Your Anger
Tuesdays, 10-11:30am
Our 6 Week Program:
- Understanding Anger
- Identifying Triggers & Early Warning Signs
- Cognitive Restructuring &Reframing
- Self-Care, Mindfulness, and Relaxation Defined
- Relaxation Techniques & Coping Skills
- Communication Skills & Assertiveness
The Basics:
- Advance registration is REQUIRED.
- Group will meet every Tuesday, 10-11:30am, for a 6 week cycle.
- Schedule given after registration.
- Attendance to all 6 sessions is mandatory for a certificate of completion.
- This is an Open Group (but advance registration and intake required).
- If you miss a session, you can wait for the cycle to repeat and make it up.
Contact: (330) 394-9090
Sojourner House and Rape Crisis Center Groups
Community Discussion Group
3rd Wednesday Of The Month | 4PM EST
Virtual Discussion Group
2nd Tuesday Of The Month | 8PM EST
Lunch & Learn With Our Judicial Advocate
2nd Tuesday Of The Month | 1pm EST
Webchat Wednesdays
1st Wednesday of the Month | 8PM EST
Friday Morning Coffee
3rd Friday Of The Month | 9am EST
LGBTQ Webchat
1st Sunday of the Month | 9PM EST
Contact: (330) 394-9090