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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Worrying Trend: Vaping is on the Rise among Young People
During Substance Abuse Prevention Month, many public campaigns will focus heavily on the problems posed by opioids and other narcotics. While these efforts are important, another potential threat lies mostly unchallenged in the purses, backpacks, desks and drawers of many…
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Finding the Right Words. . .
By Anne Schober, Youth Leadership Advocate I love summer. I love the idea of wearing flip-flops every day, soaking up the sun while sipping on lemonade, enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool, savoring Lancaster County sweet corn, catching fireflies…
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New Data Shows Youth are Making Healthier Choices
If you’ve wondered if prevention programs can actually make a difference here is some encouraging news: new data show that more youth today have healthier behaviors than youth of 25 years ago. Data from the Youth Behavior Risk Surveillance Survey,…
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Celebrating Recovery, Promoting Prevention, Offering Hope
During National Recovery Month in September, Compass Mark partnered with community organizations to celebrate stories of recovery and continue to spread awareness for prevention programs. Lancaster Recovery Day Lancaster, held by the Lancaster County Recovery Alliance (LCRA) offered food, fun…
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Addiction Resources Now Available via Streaming
Compass Mark’s lending library is now offering free streaming options for people who live and work in Lancaster County. The titles are available to stream any time from any device. The lending library offers resources for addiction counselors, parents, educators, faith-based…
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New Program Supports Children in Overcoming Effects of Trauma
Most people know that traumatic experiences can have severe impacts on children, but they don’t always know how to help. After witnessing or experiencing trauma—which could take the form of anything from natural disasters to the incarceration of a parent—many…
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