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OutstandingLife, the first non-profit Massachusetts LGBTQIA+ Virtual Senior Center, obtains funding from the Commonwealth

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OutstandingLife.org announced today their inclusion in the Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2024 budget under section 9110-9002 "provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be allocated to OutstandingLife for the operation of a statewide virtual senior center for LGBTQIA+ older adults." The organization's mission is "to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ+ older adults by creating opportunities for connectedness through free online programming." Currently, OutstandingLife serves hundreds of LGBTQ+ seniors through their virtual senior center, located at www.outstandinglife.org and their free private membership site.

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  • Currently, OutstandingLife serves hundreds of LGBTQ+ seniors through their virtual senior center, located at www.outstandinglife.org and their free private membership site.
  • The legislature and the Governor agreed that addressing LGBTQ+ seniors' need for connection, support, and growth is essential."
  • Elisabeth Connell, Executive Director of Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging added "MCOA is very excited to welcome OutstandingLife to the community of senior centers in Massachusetts!
  • OutstandingLife will be creating and operating a Virtual Senior Center for LGBTQIA+ older adults.

Digital Remedy Adds Two Industry Leaders to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Remedy, a performance media partner for brands and agencies, today announced the appointments of Randall Rothenberg and Martin Kristiseter to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Remedy, a performance media partner for brands and agencies, today announced the appointments of Randall Rothenberg and Martin Kristiseter to its Board of Directors.
  • Kristiseter is the founder and Managing Director of Compulse, a marketing technology and managed services company for local media and agencies.
  • “Digital Remedy has established itself as a leading performance media partner for brands and agencies, and it’s an honor to be joining their board and working with their impressive and growing team,” said Rothenberg.
  • “If we’ve learned anything during the first quarter-century of the digital economy, it’s that brands must perform, and performance must contribute to brand equity.

John Brooks Recovery Center starts new Gambling Treatment Program

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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MAYS LANDING, N.J., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) has started a new Gambling Treatment Program to assist individuals with problem and disordered gambling.

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  • MAYS LANDING, N.J., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) has started a new Gambling Treatment Program to assist individuals with problem and disordered gambling.
  • "There will be outpatient gambling treatment in Pleasantville and Atlantic City and gambling treatment at our residential facility in Mays Landing," said Michael Santillo, CEO at JBRC.
  • For Outpatient Programs Opioid Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program or Standard Outpatient Program, please call 609-345-2020, extension 6182, 6180 or 6179.
  • Founded in 1969, John Brooks Recovery Center provides quality, individualized treatment services to help individuals overcome substance use disorders.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March Highlights Growing Gambling Trends Across Ohio

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.
  • Ohio for Responsible Gambling and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio aim to showcase the difference between responsible entertainment and risky, potentially damaging, behavior.
  • The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates about 2% of the population has some gambling problem.
  • The 18th Annual Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will also bring together hundreds of national experts, state leaders, and local innovators in problem gambling prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and research.