Full Scholarships Available for Summer Institute
Sports Betting & Problem Gambling: Strategies for Prevention & Treatment July 6–10, 2026 In just one week, earn 90 Act 48 credits or 3 graduate credits towards a master’s degree at Millersville University! Compass Mark is partnering with Millersville University…
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The Addiction Field Mourns Debra Irene Bard
The addiction field in Lancaster has lost one of its guiding lights. Deb Bard, most recently of the Lancaster County Drug & Alcohol Commission, passed away suddenly over Thanksgiving, surrounded by family. Deb will be remembered for her encouraging, positive…
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Addiction Responds to a Public Health Approach
Health-promoting relationships are key tool If you had a big event approaching and wanted to take special care to avoid getting sick, there are steps you might take. Getting extra rest; taking vitamin C; avoiding large crowds or small children;…
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Student Internships: 2025/2026 School Year
Above: Program Facilitator Laurel teaches a Positive Action lesson at Wheatland Middle School, Lancaster 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…
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Talk to Kids About Marijuana
Mental health issues top the list of concerns Most of the information young people get about marijuana is pushed out by the commercial industry, which is expected to pull in $45 billion in 2025 in the U.S. In Pennsylvania alone,…
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New Board Members are Partners in Purpose
Compass Mark’s Board of Directors continues to evolve and grow, and we’re happy to announce the appointment of two directors – Chuck Smith and Dr. Saji Vijayan. Chuck Smith retired this January from Donegal Mutual Insurance as the VP of Human Resources. Previously,…
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Student Leaders Support Wellbeing of Peers
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with Education, Advocacy & Kindness in Columbia Borough Since 2021, Compass Mark has run the Leaders of Future Generations after-school program in Columbia Middle School – Taylor Campus. Fifth and sixth graders are chosen by…
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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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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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