Compass Mark Provides Grant-Funded Training for Educators
Funds help educators intervene when students are struggling The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is an integral part of Pennsylvania schools, offering resources to struggling students to remove barriers to learning. Most of these barriers end up being mental health or…
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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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Sports Betting On the Rise
Seeking Understanding During Problem Gambling Awareness Month Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) takes place every March because of the increase in gambling and sports betting this time of year. Betting on sports was legalized in 2018, and with the rise of AI,…
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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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Preventing Misuse of Medicines: Get Deterra® Bags
Compass Mark is offering free medication disposal bags to residents & organizations in Lancaster and Chester Counties, PA. Keeping unused or expired medications in your medicine cabinet can lead to misuse or accidental ingestion. The newest option for the disposal…
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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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