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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Staff Highlights from 2019
Compass Mark’s dedicated teams work to fulfill the mission to prevent addiction through education, skill-building, and community mobilization. Lauren Krebs, Youth Leadership Advocate I haven’t been here long but I did get to witness Landis Run Intermediate School’s community service…
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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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Making a Difference
Image: Students in Lions Quest programs receive Q-Bear as a parting gift to remind then of what they’ve learned. Made possible by RKL LLP. The number of Lancaster and Lebanon County residents impacted by Compass Mark’s programs has grown exponentially…
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National Prevention Week 2016: Addiction, Mental Health Resources, Lancaster, PA
National Prevention Week is May 15-21, 2016. It’s a time to call the Lancaster community together to boost public awareness about mental health and substance abuse issues as well as spread the message that addiction prevention is possible.
Obama Asks for $1.1 Billion for Heroin, Painkiller Abuse Programs
The Obama administration is seeking an additional $1.1 billion from Congress to fight heroin and prescription painkiller abuse, according to The New York Times. Nearly 50% of the new funds would go toward expanding treatment availability. The remaining money would…
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#ExtraGive Rally Where You Are for Compass Mark Kids
The Extraordinary Give from the Lancaster County Community Foundation is almost here! On Friday, November 20th, the Lancaster community has the opportunity to make our county a safer, healthier place to live. For 24 hours, you can donate to hundreds…
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U.S. Teen Smoking Drops, Pot Use Climbs [Research]
American teenagers are smoking cigarettes less–a dramatic drop of up to 64% in recent years, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recently-released report found that just over 7% of teens smoked cigarettes…
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20% of Americans Choose to Take Drugs Daily to Relax [Survey]: What Do You Choose?
Almost 20% of Americans take some sort of drug daily to relax, according to a recent Gallup Survey. In Pennsylvania, about 22% reported taking a drug each day to affect mood or boost relaxation. The states with the highest levels…
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