The COMPASS Experience
If you were about to go on an extended journey to a foreign country, you would want to do research and learn as much as you could to make your trip enjoyable and successful. You might need a passport, guidebook, and map to start off in the right direction.
Now, think about a spouse embarking on his or her journey as a Navy spouse for the first time. To this spouse, the Navy seems like a foreign land with its own language, customs, traditions, health care system, inherent moves, and deployments.
What is COMPASS?
COMPASS is a standardized Team-Mentoring program developed by spouses for spouses. COMPASS focuses on spouses new to the Navy; however, all spouses are welcome. COMPASS improves the quality of life through education, enabling spouses to understand, experience, and meet the Navy lifestyle’s challenges. With this knowledge and realistic expectations, their journeys can be successful and rewarding.
What to Expect
The COMPASS program is taught over a three day period and participants may attend an in person session or a virtual session. In person sessions are 12-hours; three four-hour sessions. Virtual sessions are 9-hours; three three-hour sessions. With Mentors acting as discussion leaders, participants are encouraged to ask any questions they may have in a non-judgmental atmosphere. There is one Mentor Team at each location. Session teams come from the main Mentor Team and present the scheduled COMPASS sessions. Typically, Session Teams consist of four Mentors.
Participants are introduced to many aspects of the Navy. The standardized curriculum includes need-to-know topics such as the Navy mission, history, organization, customs and traditions, rights and benefits, deployment, pay, moving, interpersonal communication, and investing in self and community. Another important benefit of COMPASS is the opportunity for spouses to establish a peer network. Because experienced spouses pass on their Navy lifestyle insights, the concept of “helping others to help themselves” is clearly observable and becomes an ongoing action-oriented process.
Course materials are provided free-of-charge, thanks to the generosity of FamilyLine supporters and donors.
COMPASS Locations & Session Information
For those eager to join our vibrant community, we have detailed listings for each of our COMPASS teams. Each team card below provides information on volunteer opportunities, a contact us link, and session information. We are committed to keeping this information updated regularly; therefore, please check back often to stay informed about new sessions and team updates.
We look forward to your participation in the COMPASS program and are excited to connect with you across the globe.
Volunteer Opportunities
Many of our teams are seeking volunteers for various positions. If you are interested in becoming a Team Lead or Mentor, you must be a Navy Spouse who has been married to your Sailor for at least 3 years, attend the Basic COMPASS Course and Mentor Training Course. If you are interested in joining one of our teams, see below for contact information. If you don’t see a location near you and have questions, feel free to contact us.
Session Registration
- COMPASS registrants must be spouses of active duty Navy service members.
- You can register for any virtual session that fits your schedule if you are unable to attend an in person or hybrid session.
- Dates subject to change.
- Virtual and Hybrid Participants: Session materials may require pick-up at a location near you. Materials are mailed if pick-up/drop-off is not available.
- In Person Participants: Session materials will be given out during session.
Upcoming Sessions
To register for a session, find the team card and click “Register Now.”
Virtual sessions (V) close one week before the start date; Hybrid (H) and In Person (IP) sessions close four days before the start date.
- March 24-26, 2026 COMPASS Charleston (IP)
- March 24-26, 2026 COMPASS Lemoore (V)
- April 13-15, 2026 COMPASS Rota (IP)
- April 28-30, 2026 COMPASS Whidbey (H)
- May 4-6, 2026 COMPASS Rota (IP)
- May 5-7, 2026 COMPASS Charleston (IP)
- May 5-7, 2026 COMPASS Lemoore (H)
COMPASS Charleston
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
*If you would like session location information before you register, please contact the Team Lead
Session Information
March 24 – 26
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
In Person Session
Register Now
May 5 – 7
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
In Person Session
Register Now
COMPASS Global
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
COMPASS Greater Jacksonville
King’s Bay, Mayport, & Jacksonville
Volunteer Opportunities
Team lead, mentors, and volunteers
Contact COMPASS Director
COMPASS Guam
Volunteer Opportunities
Team lead, mentors, and volunteers
Contact COMPASS Director
COMPASS Lemoore
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
*If you would like session location information before you register, please contact the Team Lead
Session Information
March 24 – 26
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
Virtual Session
Register Now
May 5 – 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Hybrid Session
Day 1 & 2 – Virtual
Day 3 – In Person
Register Now
August 25 – 27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
In Person Session
Registration open 6/15
October 6 – 8
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
Virtual Session
Registration open 8/1
COMPASS Naval District Washington
Maryland, Northern VA, & D.C.
Volunteer Opportunities
Team lead, mentors, and volunteers
Contact COMPASS Director
COMPASS Norfolk
Hampton Roads Area
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
*If you would like session location information before you register, please contact the Team Lead
Session Information
May 19 – 21
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Virtual Session
Registration open 3/15
July 14 – 16
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Hybrid Session
Day 1 – In Person
Day 2 & 3 – Virtual
Registration open 5/1
COMPASS Pacific Northwest
Everett & Kitsap, Washington
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
*If you would like session location information before you register, please contact the Team Lead
Session Information
May 19 – 21
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM PT
In Person Session (Bangor, WA)
Registration open 3/15
July 21 – 23
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
In Person Session (Bangor, WA)
Registration open 5/15
COMPASS Pearl Harbor
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
COMPASS Rota
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
*If you would like session location information before you register, please contact the Team Lead
Session Information
April 13 – 15
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM CEST
In Person Session
Register Now
May 4 – 6
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM CEST
In Person Session
Register Now
COMPASS San Diego
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
*If you would like session location information before you register, please contact the Team Lead
COMPASS Whidbey
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentors and volunteers
Contact Team Lead
Session Information
April 28 – 30
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Hybrid Session
Day 1 – In Person
Day 2 & 3 – Virtual
Register Now
October 6 – 8
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Hybrid Session
Day 1 – In Person
Day 2 & 3 – Virtual
Registration open 8/1
COMPASS Yokosuka (Japan)
Volunteer Opportunities
Team lead, mentors, and volunteers
Contact COMPASS Director
