Effective and comprehensive school-based prevention programs help students develop social skills, decision-making skills, and coping skills, all of which are important tools for kids in avoiding ATOD use. Since kids are often at-risk years before they actually use, prevention programs should begin as early as elementary school, with frequent reinforcement throughout middle and high school….
Compass Mark is thrilled to announce we have officially opened our doors in Chester County! Our office in Chester County is now offering a comprehensive array of prevention programs. These new services are available to schools, community organizations, and the public. Among the services to be provided by Compass Mark include a menu of evidence-based…
The Addiction Resource Center at Compass Mark is is adapting to reach out in new ways to the communities we serve. This week marks the rollout of a website chat feature on compassmark.org so that the public can interact with our Information & Referral team quickly and anonymously. The web chat icon can be found…
We are thrilled to unveil plans to offer a comprehensive array of prevention programs throughout Chester County. These new services will be available to schools, community organizations, and the general public through a recently announced contract Compass Mark received from the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services. “At the core of our identity…
by Jennifer Grant “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year. “ This was the first New Year’s quote I saw and it made me think about all of the programs and services Compass Mark provides to the community, what has been accomplished…
Following the World Health Organization’s classification of gaming addiction as a diagnosable disorder, many parents are wondering if they should be concerned about their children’s gaming habits. While experts have varying opinions about gaming addiction, most agree that allowing children to play video games is usually fine, with limitations on screen time and proper supervision…
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has revealed a disturbing trend: deaths related to liver disease are on the rise among young Americans, and alcohol use disorder may be the culprit. After adjusting for age, researchers found that between 2008 and 2016 the death…
Compass Mark’s Information & Referral Team is here for you. We assist and offer help to those whose lives have been affected by addiction. Do you know someone who is struggling to overcome addiction? Are you personally experiencing addiction? Do you want to be more informed? Our team can help with all of the above…