Preventing Misuse of Medicines: Get Deterra® Bags
Compass Mark is offering free medication disposal bags to residents & organizations in Lancaster and Chester Counties, PA. Keeping unused or expired medications in your medicine cabinet can lead to misuse or accidental ingestion. The newest option for the disposal…
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Position Paper: Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in PA
There are several bills related to the legalization of adult use cannabis circulating in the PA Legislature, including HB 1180 and SB 846. Many expect that a vote on this issue will take place this session. In response, The Board…
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Problem Gambling Awareness: Every Story Matters
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month with the theme Every Story Matters—a chance to build understanding and support for people impacted by gambling disorders (GD). Any positive screening for substance use disorder (SUD) or mental illness should include a gambling assessment, as research has shown…
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Positive Change Virtual Conference
Register for the Positive Change Virtual Conference by March 12 to receive your Snack Box of tasty treats before the event! The event is April 3 & 4, 2024 from 8:00am – 12:30pm each day. This year’s theme is Bridging the Gaps: Building…
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Our Generous Partners Support Addiction Prevention
Justin Manning, Senior VP, Mid Penn Bank & Eric Kennel, Executive Director, Compass Mark Our agency is grateful for the generosity of Mid Penn Bank and their ongoing support through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, which allows businesses to redirect their state tax…
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2022/2023 Annual Report Reflects the Faces of Prevention
Our 2022-2023 Annual Report reflects the partnerships and relationships we have created and the work we’ve done to prevent addiction in Pennsylvania.
2023 ExtraGive Raises $35,676 for Addiction Prevention
Due to the EXTRAORDINARY generosity of our community supporters, Compass Mark raised $35,767 over the 24 hours of the November 17, 2023 ExtraGive! On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, we are so appreciative for the incredible support of not…
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Expanding Our Team
As we turn the corner from summer to fall, we welcome change in all of its forms. At work, change can encourage innovation ands new skills to a team. This week, we welcome two new employees at Compass Mark. We…
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Back to School Excitement!
This week, summer turns into fall, making way for the excitement of new schools, new students, and new prevention facilitators at Compass Mark to deliver our evidence-based programs! Our Program Managers, below, are making new connections and scheduling groups and classes…
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Juvenile Justice: We Can and Must Do Better
Compass Mark focuses on youth in the criminal justice system this month because—like adults—many enter this system due to the multiple hardships they have faced, including childhood toxic stress. Young people with mental health or addiction issues—or both—have a higher…
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