Sonja Mertz, our community educator, will have a resource table at the 2024 Health and Wellness Fair in Minneapolis. We look forward to providing information regarding problem gambling and offering support to those who may have a loved one with a gambling disorder in the 55+ community.
Susan Sheridan Tucker, executive director of MNAPG, will be presenting at the Blaine/Ham Lake Rotary Club on July 12, 2024.
We will be exhibiting at the 10th African Mental Health Summit: A Decade of Progress and a Future of Possibilities to participate in this years theme of Using Assessment & Evaluation to Drive Therapeutic Partnership and Healing. We aim to raise awareness and reduce stigma for the people of African descent in light of the […]
We will be attending the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2024 to: • Connect with participants from around the world. • Explore innovative approaches and solutions aimed at tackling gambling addiction. • Participate in interactive workshops. • Forge stronger connections with organizations committed to combatting gambling addiction and promoting responsible gambling. We […]
We will be exhibiting at Minnesota Farmfest to join health and safety partners from the Upper Midwest in providing valuable resources for farmers, farmworkers, and families. Join us at the UMASH Wellness Pavilion for: ● Safety Demonstrations: Presented by ag health and safety experts on a range of topics, including ATV and UTV safety, emergency […]
Sonja Mertz, our community educator, will be presenting at the Fergus Falls Senior Center.
Our dedicated community educator, Sonja Mertz, will be exhibiting at the Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) Annual Conference on September 12 and 13.
Sonja Mertz, our community educator, will be exhibiting at Fiesta Latina on September 14, 2024.
Connecting. Reflecting. Moving Forward. As the world of gambling continues to experience unprecedented changes, it’s as important as ever to stay abreast of new developments. This in-person conference will cover a variety of gambling addiction topics. Learn More
Sonja Mertz, our community educator, will be exhibiting at Walk for Recovery to participate in this essential community event that models hope and works toward breaking the stigma of addiction. This is event is a day full of music, food, dance, art and fun activities for all ages. Learn more about the event: https://minnesotarecovery.org/walk/
Sonja Mertz, our community educator, will be exhibiting at Awareness 2B Continued into Action. This conference focuses on suicide prevention and mental health. MNAPG's involvement in conversations about suicide is crucial, as about 20% of those diagnosed with gambling disorder attempt suicide – a higher percentage than any other addictive disorder. The families of problem […]
Sonja Mertz, our community educator, will be exhibiting at the 2024 Empowering Physicians Conference to spread awareness about the growing public health issue that is problem gambling. Raising awareness for this "hidden addiction" in the medical community is imperative to treating the growing health concern that is problem gambling.
