Over the last 17 years, the Midwest Consortium on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse (MCGPSA) has dedicated countless hours of volunteer service toward the purpose of providing a reasonably priced conference where addiction professionals in the region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma) could attain high quality education on pertinent topics important for best practices in the field. The volunteer members of the MCPGSA have built personal relationships with many of you that attend the Midwest Conference each year or have attended in the past. In an important way, this conference has advanced due to the support of local professionals that are passionate about providing the highest quality of prevention and treatment in their communities.
Due to how important these relationships are to the Midwest Consortium, the Executive Committee has come to a decision to cancel the 2020 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse. It is clear that the COVID-19 community spread is far from over. The risk is far too great to plan to hold a conference when real danger could overcome the conference attendees that are so dear to our hearts, and so important in their respective communities. Please know that the MCPGSA will be working tirelessly over the next year to plan for a celebratory 2021 Conference when we can all come together again. During this time of uncertainty, please be cautious and take good care to mind the guidance of the CDC and your local health departments. We will be together again in the near future, and it will be a great occasion to celebrate a rejoining and the powerful efforts addiction and mental health professionals are making to support recovery efforts in each community. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you soon!
Questions about the Conference? Please contact Juan Baez at Juan.Baez@ks.gov.
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