Summer & Fall Internship Opportunities in Addiction Prevention
Compass Mark welcomes students interested in internships who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, sociology, social work, public health, psychology, or a closely related field. We’re currently accepting interns for summer 2025, fall 2025, and school year…
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Sports Betting On the Rise
Seeking Understanding During Problem Gambling Awareness Month Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) takes place every March because of the increase in gambling and sports betting this time of year. Betting on sports was legalized in 2018, and with the rise of AI,…
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Compass Mark Wins First-ever State Prevention Impact Award
Nomination Compass Mark is one of two recipients of the new Prevention Impact in Action Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP). This DDAP initiative recognizes substance use and problem gambling prevention teams, projects, and accomplishments…
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Prevention is Best Done Together: ExtraGive 2024
The world is complicated. Today we’re focusing on the young people whom we serve. Some, we spend 2 minutes with at a health expo, handing out a stress ball with a tip for handling anger. Others, like the young people…
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Bears Bring Comfort to Children of Incarcerated Parents
Our Family Services Advocates give stuffed bears to their clients- children with incarcerated parents. The bears have a recording inside with their parent’s voice on it.
My Story- A Pathway to Prevention
Early into my childhood, I experienced the sudden and tragic loss of both of my parents in a car accident. In that brief moment, the single most important relationships in my young life were instantly broken… leaving me frightened, confused,…
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