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Youth Gambling and Gaming Parent Information Session

October 16, 2024

Join us for an online information session with Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health, and Sylvie Smith, a therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in addiction and mental health at Homewood Health Centre’s Community Addiction Services. The session will share valuable insights about the impacts of gambling and gaming on youth and strategies to consider at home.

Who is this event for? This event is intended for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about youth gambling and gaming. However, we invite anyone of all ages from the WDG community to attend to learn more.

To register, visit: wdgpublichealth.ca/YouthGamblingGamingEvent

Have questions you would like to ask? You can submit your questions in advance. Please submit any questions using the online form by 9 a.m on Monday October 28, 2024. You will also have the opportunity to send in questions during the session.

A recording of the event and a summary of answers to any questions we do not have time to address will be available after the session at wdgpublichealth.ca/youth-gambling.