Quarterly Program Report 3Q FY 16-17

Board Meeting April 20, 2017

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Review

January Meeting

• Strategic Plan Information (folder)

• Project List for FY 15-16-17 (folder)

April Meeting

• Review projects and results for 3Q

• Upcoming completions through June 30

• New contract beginning July 1 for 17-18-19

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Activities & Results For 3Q FY 16-17 / Online

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Winter edition of Northern Light

Awareness Campaign March

• Minimal budget dollars set aside for 2017 – No new artwork

• Balance owed us by WCCO ad account applied to both on air and online ads (google analytics)

• Contribution from MN Lottery for additional advertising purchase

• Projects from DHS/Russell Herder and Project Turnabout significant this year

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Date Posted Link # Reached

3/21/2017 75% of college students have gambled during the past year 24

3/1/2017 Problem Gambling Awareness Month Kickoff 84

1/19/2017

Gambling addiction triggers same area of brain as drugs and alcohol 147

1/4/2017 New research shows gambling is as addictive as alcohol and drugs 23

12/20/2016 Financial counselors can provide for gamblers in recovery 14

12/6/2016 Discussion question: is gambling an addiction in the same way as alcohol and chemical abuse? 10

Enews

• Email list at 2135

• 700 Bounces

• Open rate 9.6%

• Net of bounces 14%

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Outreach Presentations and Events

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Conference Events 3Q 16-17

3/23-24/2017 Event dates are 3-23 & 3-24-2017. MN Social Services Assn. (MSSA) :

Approx. 3,000 Attendees

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3/ 7-8/ 2017 18th Annual Correctional Officer Conference 150 - 200 Attendees

2 Days

1/26/2017 5th Annual Co-Occurring Disorders Symposium 100 Attendees - 1 Day

Presentations / Discussions with Staff and Clients at Treatment Centers/Mental Health/Jails

3/23/2017 Metro Community College 18 Attendees - 1 Hr. 3/21/2017 Vinland National Center 32 Attendees - 1 Hr. 3/21/2017 Vinland National Center 32 Attendees - 1 Hr. 3/21/2017 Vinland National Center Met with Staff 1.5 Hrs. 3/20/2017 Metropolitan State University 16 Attendees - 1.5 Hr.

3/15/2017 Capital Heights Treatment Center (Women's Program)

12 Attendees - 1.5 Hrs.

3/15/2017 Teen Challenge (Women's Program) 27 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

3/13/2017 RiverView Health Chemical Dependency Treatment Clients

12 Attendees - 1.5 Hrs.

3/13/2017 Riverplace Counseling 26 Attendees - 1 Hr.

3/2/2017 RiverView Health Chemical Dependency Treatment 7 Attendees - 1.5 Hrs.

2/28/2017 Garden City 26 Attendees - 3 Hrs.

2/28/2017 Garden City Treatment Center 5 Staff - 2 Hrs.

2/23/2017 Fountain Centers

Met w/Staff before Group Discussion

10 Attendees - 1 Hr.

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Outreach Presentations and Events

Presentations / Discussions with Staff and Clients at Treatment Centers/Mental Health/Jails

2/22/2017 Teen Challenge Rochester

Met w/staff after Group Discussion

26 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

2/14/2017 Presenting at TBI Institute/MN Brain Injury Alliance 14 Attendees - 1 Hr.

2/13/2017 Riverplace Counseling (Women's Program) 24 Attendees - 1 Hr. 2/3/2017 Offenders at Washington County Jail 4 Attendees - 1 Hr.

2/2/2017 Nuway Treatment Center 150 Attendees - 1 Hr. 2/1/2017 Nuway Treatment Center 150 Attendees - 1 Hr.

1/31/2017 P.E.A.S.E. Academy 50 Attendees - 1 Hr.

1/30/2017 House of Charity Treatment Center

18 Attendees - 1 Hr. CD Group

1/26/2017 West Hills Lodge 14 Attendees - 1 Hr. 1/25/2017 Pride Institute 22 Attendees - 1 Hr.

1/23/2017 Progress Valley (Women's Treatment Center) 90 Attendees - 2.5

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1/10/2017 Wabasha Hi-Rise - Building Meeting 12 Attendees - .5 Hr. 1/9/2017 Riverplace (Women's Program) ( 22 Attendees - 1 Hr. 1/4/2017 Senior Recovery Center 25 Attendees - 1 Hr.

1/3/2016 Teen Challenge (Women's Program) 28 Attendees - 2 Hrs.

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Internal and Mgmt Goals Ongoing Internal Control / Management Goals

• Build Six month cash operating reserve currently at 2.5 months

• Stabilize finances so as to avoid, if possible, acceptance of any “advance” on the grant funds provided by the state. Successful for FY 17, did not accept advance

• Standardize financial reporting requirements -- will change up at June 30 for FY 18.

• Document policies and procedures related to fiscal management – policies identified, some complete, recommended best practices as well

• Started documentation of day to day operational procedures for both ED and Program Assistant positions.

• Financial reports online to our website

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Moving Forward through 2017

April – June Completions • Complete website rebuild (90%, editing copy)

• Complete Attorney Brochure

• Complete survey of non-gambling counselors as part of prevalence study

• Finalize program for Sept 15 day-long workshop Problem Gambling and the Criminal Justice System: Implications for Criminal Justice, Forensic, Mental Health, and Legal Professionals in conjunction with American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies

• Complete plan and budget for new DHS contact to start June 30

• Additional Legislative as needed (DFS).

• Organize volunteer planning committee for 2018 MN Conference on Problem Gambling (March 2018)

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Next Contract – Project Options

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Grant I - $225,000 Base per year F18 and F19

(Limited per year / Use or Lose)

• Operating Costs (Salaries, Rent, Office )

• Costs associated with being Affiliate, such as annual dues

national conference travel, conference scholarships, holiday

campaign with MN Lottery. (10,000 – 15,000 )

Grant II - $ ________Program Work

• Funds from Charitable Gambling Taxes %

• Estimate 260,000 to 270,000 for FY 18

• All programming (funds carry over and added to annually)

Grant Contract will be amended annually. DHS lead time or processing.

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Projects Being Considered 18-19

Awareness: Maintain online awareness activities Continue print newsletter, website, Problem Gambling Awareness Month Campaign in both 2018 and 2019 Expand Older Adult awareness campaign

Education: Present Law Enforcement training Sept 15 Conduct MN Conference on Problem Gambling in March 2018 Speak to Staff at various MH and AOD programs Offer one online CEU training for counselors Display at professional conferences Place speakers on conference agendas, sponsor presenters Work with tribal leaders on responsible gaming programs and make available training for casino employees

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Major research study by Serena King, Hamline University, on Lao Community with goal to address not only problems in the Lao community but also to build a framework for prevention and treatment in all ethnic populations. Potential to sponsor a pilot program for the VA to introduce and test tele-health initiative for clients who leave the VA and return to home areas outstate.

Continue advocacy efforts for problem gambling funding for awareness, education and treatment Advocate for consumer protections in online Daily Fantasy Sports legislation and others as needed. Monitor national council initiatives. END

Projects Being Considered 18-19