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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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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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.
Participant to Presenter
Compass Mark’s Josh Mountz has been selected to present at the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance’s statewide annual conference. During this year’s conference, Josh will be leading a workshop focused on problem gambling within our aging populations. Josh has worked as a…
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Official Proclamation of Prevention Week in Lancaster & Lebanon County
The Lancaster and Lebanon County Commissioners have proclaimed the week of May 9th through 15th, 2021 as “National Prevention Week” National Prevention Week (NPW) is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.…
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Community Prevention Mini-Grants Awarded
Through funding from the Lancaster Drug and Alcohol Commission, Compass Mark began a new program initiative designed to provide resources and technical assistance to grassroots organizations and coalitions throughout Lancaster County. The goal of this program is to actively facilitate…
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Survey of Youth Substance Use
Last month Compass Mark, in partnership with the Lancaster Lebanon IU13, held the annual Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) Summit. This event was designed to teach schools and administrators on how to integrate the PAYS substance use data in local planning.…
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Kids Kamp Continues!
Kids Kamp Continues! Leaders of Future Generations Embrace Change and Practice Resiliency This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges. At Compass Mark, we value resilience and weave this principle into each of our programs. This summer our Leaders of…
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Compass Mark’s Advocacy Team Delivers!
The Advocacy Team at Compass Mark created a packet containing three lessons with corresponding worksheets for students and families to enjoy at home. The lessons taught on personal strengths, time management, and goal setting. Even the cover page offered a…
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