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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Risk & Protective Factors: Prevention’s North Star
An old-fashioned balance scale serves as a good metaphor for how we do addiction prevention. When our prevention specialists are out in the community, we’re asked some predictable questions about our work. Q: Are most kids using opioids? A: Definitely…
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Students Implement Leadership Projects to Strengthen School Community
LFG Students Leaders of Future Generations (LFG) is a school-based prevention program offered by Compass Mark for middle and high school youth who exhibit leadership potential. Students, mentors, Compass Mark facilitators, and youth advocates meet together for 12 weeks during…
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An Evening the Freedom Writers: Storytelling From the Heart
Compass Mark’s mission is to prevent addiction through education, skill-building, and community mobilization. On Monday, October 7th, Compass Mark hosted two of the original Freedom Writers, Tony Becerra, and Cynthia Ray, to share their stories with our community. The…
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Celebrating Healing and Thriving this Recovery Month
Recovery Month Celebrates Healing and Thriving Imagine having an illness that is often fatal, but can be recovered from—a highly stressful situation. Now imagine the general public not only believes that recovery is impossible but also blames you for having…
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The Gift of Living Addiction-Free
Our 2019 Kids Kampers doing some exploring. Compass Mark is guiding youth and adults toward healthy, addition-free lives. . . thanks to your generosity! Individuals, businesses, faith-based organizations and community groups across Lancaster and Lebanon counties have helped Compass Mark…
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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
At Compass Mark, our goal is to make sure Lancaster and Lebanon County residents understand addiction and its impact on our community, and to share our best resources for prevention. Every January, our mission is further reinforced by a national…
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Compass Mark Changed Her Life
Twenty-year-old Kiley Atkins was charged with underage drinking when an arresting officer made a decision that changed her life: He ordered her to attend Compass Mark’s Student Skills for Life program. According to Kiley, the program put her life into…
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