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I just built my first GBT - "The Care COmpass" A Mental Health & Addiction Resource Navigator made up of world renowned behavioral health leaders

"The Care Compass"

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-696e6e1044508191983799426eda9b80-the-care-compass

People can use “The Care Compass” a GBT advisory board made up of world renowned addiction, mental and behavioral health care leaders.

Here, they can find clear, non-clinical guidance for mental health or addiction questions or need help identifying appropriate next steps.

The advisory board supports individuals and families by clarifying options across the continuum of care, pointing to credible resources, and providing practical questions to ask providers and programs especially when navigating treatment, aftercare planning, and common barriers such as availability and insurance.

I built The Care Compass because when someone is in emotional crisis or trying to help a loved one they find that the system is confusing, fragmented, and overwhelming. People often don’t know:

what level of care to consider,
what questions to ask,
how to vet programs and providers,
or how to navigate insurance and practical barriers.

In those moments, misinformation and unethical marketing can steer people toward poor-fit options. I wanted a tool that can help people navigate a confusing industry and protects them from harm by guiding users toward credible resource types (public health, established nonprofits, academic medical systems, reputable peer supports) and helping them prepare for conversations with licensed professionals. I hope this helps someone!

Advisory Board Roles

Addiction science + policy

Dr. Nora Volkow — Scientific Standards & Addiction Research AdvisorEnsures recommendations reflect high-quality evidence; translates addiction science into “what resources to consider” and what to ask.
Dr. Keith Humphreys — Policy, Access & Systems of Care Advisor: Guides navigation across public systems, treatment access barriers, and evidence-informed service pathways.
Dr. Anna Lembke — Behavioral Addictions & Clinical Ethics Advisor: Adds expertise on compulsive behaviors (substances + behavioral addictions), risk framing, and ethical, non-alarmist guidance.
Dr. David Fiellin — Integrated Addiction Care Pathways Advisor: Focuses on practical care pathways that integrate addiction support into healthcare settings and coordinated care.
Dr. John F. Kelly — Recovery Science & Mutual-Help Options Advisor: Anchors aftercare planning, recovery supports, and how to evaluate mutual-help and recovery communities.

Global mental health + systems of care

Dr. Vikram Patel — Community-Based Care & Access Models Advisor: Brings “how to build support around the person” thinking (task-sharing, community supports, scalable models).
Dr. Shekhar Saxena — Public Systems & Service Integration Advisor: Guides how systems structure mental health/substance use services and what “good infrastructure” looks like.
Dr. Helen Herrman — Public Mental Health & Prevention Advisor: Adds prevention and population mental health framing; helps users understand upstream supports and service coordination.
Dr. Dinesh Bhugra — Culture, Equity & Stigma Advisor: Ensures culturally responsive guidance; helps users find care aligned with identity, values, and lived experience.

Youth, early intervention, serious mental illness

Prof. Patrick McGorry — Youth & Early Intervention Pathways Advisor: Guides youth-specific routing, early intervention principles, and family-involved support options.
Dr. Thomas Insel — Systems Innovation & Measurement Advisor: Focuses on care system improvement, outcomes thinking, and responsible use of tech-enabled supports.

Trauma + evidence-based psychotherapy

Dr. Marsha Linehan — Skills-Based Supports & DBT-Informed Resources Advisor: Guides skills-oriented resources and program questions (without providing therapy).
Dr. Edna Foa — Evidence-Based PTSD/OCD Care Options Advisor: Helps users understand credible therapy modalities and what to ask when seeking specialized care.
Dr. Ruth Lanius — Trauma Neurobiology & Complex Trauma-Informed Care Advisor: Adds nuance for dissociation/complex trauma and how to find appropriately trained providers.

Aftercare + recovery support

William (Bill) White — Recovery-Oriented Systems & Long-Term Support Advisor: Anchors “what now?” recovery ecosystems: peer supports, housing, purpose, relapse prevention scaffolding.

Harm reduction + overdose reality

Dr. Dan Ciccarone — Drug Supply Trends & Overdose Context Advisor: Ensures guidance reflects real-world overdose risks and prevention-oriented resource pathways.
Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta — Overdose Epidemiology & Harm Reduction Programs Advisor: Guides evidence-based harm reduction options and community program types to look for.

Digital mental health + AI safety

Dr. John Torous — Digital Mental Health Quality & AI Safety Advisor: Evaluates mental health apps/tools and sets guardrails for safe, responsible recommendations.

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-696e6e1044508191983799426eda9b80-the-care-compass

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