Give the Gift of Prevention
You can give the gift of change that makes a difference this Holiday season. When you finish the year with a gift to Compass Mark, you’re making an investment in prevention programs that are delivering long-term impact in the community.…
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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Make Healthier Choices this Year with Help from Compass Mark The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those who’ve lost a loved one to addiction. It can also be a challenging time for people currently experiencing addiction or…
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Leaders of Future Generations Program: Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Thanks to the many generous donors who support Compass Mark’s mission to prevent addiction, Compass Mark is planning a new initiative that will make a big difference at three local schools. Compass Mark recently combined the Future Generations after-school program…
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Joining Forces Takes on Drug Abuse in Lancaster County
Strength comes in numbers. That’s the concept behind Lancaster County Joining Forces, a collection of organizations and individuals working to save lives and help neighbors who are struggling with addiction. This fall, as part of the fight against the opioid…
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Are You Ready for the Great American Smokeout?
This November, thousands of smokers across the country will start their journey toward a smoke-free life during the Great American Smokeout. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this event challenges people to quit tobacco for a day and hopefully longer.…
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A Modern, Scientific View of Addiction
People struggling with substance abuse were once, and sometimes still are, judged harshly. Today, we know addiction is a disease, just as cancer, diabetes and other common ailments are. The National Institute of Drug Abuse, respected institutions like the American…
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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Get involved; be the change!
When the term “substance abuse” is mentioned, your mind likely goes to Pennsylvania’s much-publicized opioid crisis, but the issues of substance abuse are much broader. While they receive special attention in October during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, these issues…
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Join Compass Mark for SAP Team Trainings
Many families throughout Lancaster and Lebanon County benefit from the support of their school Student Assistance Program (SAP). This program, mandated for all Pennsylvania schools serving students in Grades K-12, provides critical support for students who are facing barriers to…
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Remember to Support Compass Mark on November 16 for the Extra Give
This year, Compass Mark will once again be participating in the Extra Give! The Extra Give, which will be held on November 16, is Lancaster County’s Largest Day of Giving; it’s a 24-hour online fundraiser that aims to raise awareness…
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