Transforming Lives and Strengthening Communities through Addiction Prevention
Compass Mark’s mission is to prevent addiction through education, skill-building and community mobilization.
For over 50 years, our award-winning programs have guided thousands of youth and adults on a healthy and successful life path.
FREE Three-Part Series from Joining Forces. Attend one or all. How to Talk to Children About Drugs Maricelle Sheldon is certified alcohol & drug counselor with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has worked extensively with addicted individuals and their families in both residential and outpatient settings, and is a dynamic trainer and consultant. This award-winning film not only examines Milwaukee’s ZIP code 53206, but also illuminates the story of people from across the United States who live with the daily affects of mass incarceration – including individuals and families here in Lancaster County.
Upcoming Events
September 27, 2018
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Speaker: Deb McCoy, Compass Mark
September 28, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
September 28, 2018
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What's new?
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19 09 '18By Anne Schober, Youth Leadership Advocate It was a gloomy Tuesday morning and I had…
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24 08 '18Many of you know Anne Schober from her work as a Program Facilitator in our…
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23 08 '18This year, approximately 1 in 10 children born in Pennsylvania is at risk of being…
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23 08 '18As the new school year begins, Compass Mark is gearing up for prevention programming in…
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23 08 '18When many people hear the word “prevention” in the context of substance abuse, they may…
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02 08 '18Following the World Health Organization’s classification of gaming addiction as a diagnosable disorder, many parents…
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02 08 '18A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor…
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02 08 '18Mark your calendar for the National Night Out on August 7, 2018! The evening aims…
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We don't agree with labeling people trying to cope as "dumb." But we appreciate the author's point- that she began to re-evaluate her relationship to alcohol, found that she was using it to cope, and began to incorporate healthier choices into her life. We thank her for speaking up!
Perspective | The cheeky ‘wine mom’ trope isn’t just dumb. It’s dangerous.
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What started as a silly meme has become a full-blown, marketed lifestyle. Some women aren't laughing.Recovery Day Lancaster - 575 people in recovery from addiction, their loved ones and allies celebrating in the park. Lancaster mayor Danene Sorace kicked off the Walk for Recovery with a National Recovery Month Proclamation.
Lancaster County Recovery Alliance - Pennsylvania
Thank you for coming today Danene Sorace, Mayor of Lancaster!!