Events

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.

The annual Age Well Expo is a place for older adults to find resources and information on services and opportunities within Chisago County. Our community educator, Sonja Mertz, will be exhibiting at the this event to educate the public about problem gambling. In past years this event have had as many as 70 vendors, and […]

Our community educator, Sonja Mertz, will be exhibiting and presenting at the Minnesota Community Education Association Conference. Sonja Mertz will be among many inspiring speakers to spread awareness and education about problem gambling. Learn more: https://mn-mcea.org/event/2024-mcea-fall-conference-duluth/  

This year’s theme is Shaping the Future Together Through Evidence-Based Practices. The MARRCH Education Committee has lined up thought leaders, innovators and people of excellence to share their knowledge, experience, and success. Our program manager, Adina Black, and community educator, Sonja Mertz will be exhibiting to participate in this event.   Learn more: https://www.marrch.org/page/annual-conference#details  

Our community educator, Sonja Mertz, will be exhibiting at the 2025 Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented (MGET) Midwinter Conference from February 2 - 3.  

Our community educator, Sonja Mertz, will be exhibiting at Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk With Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis. This workshop for parents and caregivers of 3rd – 12th graders will provide essential information and strategies for addressing the growing concerns around youth vaping and cannabis use, led by three experts in […]

Our community educator, Sonja Mertz, and executive director, Susan Sheridan Tucker will be exhibiting and presenting at this years Minnesota Social Service Association. When and where: March 26 to March 28, 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This event offers both in-person and virtual participation options. Key Features: Keynote Speaker: Rachel Evangelisto, a racial justice […]