Survey Of Chesco Residents Aims At Prevention: Link To It Here

EXTON, PA — An easy way to do something helpful during National Prevention Week is to answer a short survey about addiction services in your area, and help a local nonprofit offer what's needed in Chester County.

Compass Mark is a nonprofit focused on addiction prevention now serving Chester County from Exton. It is asking residents here to help them create effective programs based on local input, by completing a survey.

Compass Mark is new to Chester County but has served for over 50 years in Lancaster County. It's a team of prevention specialists that offer science-based prevention programs throughout Chester County. These programs are available to schools, local organizations, and the general public.

"Our mission is to prevent addiction through education, skill-building, and community mobilization. We are asking for your input so that we may better serve you alongside our community partners," said Laura Wiechecki, Chester County Prevention Program Coordinator.

In light of National Prevention Week, May 9-15, Compass Mark in Chester County prepared a short survey with questions pertaining to social services in areas of the county. The point of this survey is to help determine what services are being offered and utilized, and if there are needs for services that do not currently exist — specifically in the areas of mental health, drug and alcohol, and family supports, Wiechecki explained.

Compass Marks is asking anyone living in Chester County to respond to the anonymous survey. It requests the ZIP code in order to assess needs in areas but asks for no identifying information. Link to the survey to respond.

The company states its vision is, "To guide and empower all people toward healthy, fulfilling lives free from addiction."

Compass Mark is at 590 Exton Commons. Its Prevention Specialists can be reached by phone (717) 299-2831 or through an online chat at www.compassmark.org.

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