About Michigan Association on Problem Gambling (MAPG)
The Michigan Association on Problem Gambling (MAPG) is a non-profit corporation recognized by the IRS with a 501 (c) (3) charitable designation. It is funded by membership fees, donations and grants and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors to fulfill the mission and goals of the organization.
This organization is open to Michigan’s gaming industry (Native American tribal casinos, commercial casinos, lotteries, and horse racing facilities), gamblers in recovery, professionals, clinicians, students, and anybody interested in learning more about problem gambling disorder.
MAPG is the Michigan affiliate to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). MAPG takes a neutral stance on legal gambling. Our Board Members provide training and presentations to gaming industry stakeholders, service clubs, churches, adult groups, schools, news media, and government agencies for the purposes of education, awareness and support services. Call 1-517-672-6904 or e-mail MAPG President, Mike Burke at burkemichaelj@yahoo.com for more information.
For those seeking help for a potential gambling problem, please call the Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-270-7117.
MAPG’s success depends upon the involvement of its members who recognize that problem gambling is a public health issue that needs to be addressed. Anyone can become a member and participate in MAPG programs by filling out the membership application and mailing the application to Mike Burke, 1128 Wetherfield Drive S., Portage, MI 49002. Payment or renewal of membership fees is also accepted online through PayPal. Please Click Here for more information.
MAPG OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS 2019
OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT: Michael Burke*
Michigan Association on Problem Gamling
1128 Wetherfield Drive S., Portage, MI 49002
Phone: 517-548-1407
burkemichaelj@yahoo.com
VICE PRESIDENT: Richard Riggs, MA, CAADC, NCGC
Henry Ford Maplegrove Center
6773 West Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 248-788-3184
rriggs1@hfhs.org
SECRETARY: David Ledgerwood, PhD
Wayne State University School of Medicine
540 E Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-993-1380
dledgerw@med.wayne.edu
https://wayne.edu/people/af7500/
TREASURER: James Lister, PhD, MSW
Wayne State University School of Social Work
5447 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-577-4408
jlister@med.wayne.edu
https://socialwork.wayne.edu/profile/fp7790
AFFILIATE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO NCPG
Michael Mooney, MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS, CCJP
Choices Counseling Center
13428 Brainbridge, Warren, MI 48089
Phone: 586-350-6800
MMooney16@comcast.net
*MAPG Executive Director and NCPG Affiliate Representative
MAPG MEMBERS
James Loree, LMSW, ACSW CAADC, NCGC II
3475 Belle Chase Way, Lansing Charter Township, MI 48911
Phone: 517-285-4841
loreejam@gmail.com
www.jamesloree.com
Kirtus Thurston
26065 La Muera, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone 248-410-1591
kirtust@gmail.com
Patrick Witri, MA, LLP, CAADC, NCGC II
455 Cherry St. SE, Suite 0. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-774-2660
www.truwitservices.com/
Judy Herriff
5651 Bunker Rd. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone: 517-242-0655
jherriff@gmail.com
Blaine DeGracia, JD
101 E. Hillsdale Rd. Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-5600
degraciab@michigan.gov
Amy Johnston, LMSW, CPS
705 N. Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-222-3844
johnstona@cmhpsm.org
Kelly Kondrat
616-402-9844
k.kondrat@kwbstrategies.net
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
Four Winds Casinos
11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Phone: 866-494-6371
MGM Grand Detroit
1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 877-888-2121
Michigan Bureau of State Lottery
101 East Hillsdale St. Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-335-5600