LebTown
January 14, 2021
Compass Mark is a nonprofit organization with a mission to prevent addiction through education, skill-building, and community mobilization. Serving Lebanon County for nearly ten years, Compass Mark’s team of prevention specialists are committed to guiding ALL people toward healthy, fulfilling lives free from substance abuse, problem gambling, and other addictions.
This public health mission is vitally important during the current COVID-19 pandemic, as mental health and substance use concerns are rapidly increasing. Since March, alcohol sales have risen by more than 25%. Youth mental health diagnosis are growing, driven in part by increased social isolation and anxiety. Among adults, 13% are starting or increasing substance use to cope with stress, and the prevalence of depressive disorder is approximately 4x higher than just one year ago.