Ping Pong & Karaoke Outreach for Prevention

To address problem gambling, Family Services is implementing comprehensive gambling prevention community outreach for Asian immigrants in Boston, Quincy, and Malden. BCNC is partnering with Chinese Culture Connection (CCC), Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition (GMAACC) and Civic Education Alliance (CEA) to deliver outreach strategies and social recreational activities. Our goal is to increase community awareness of mental health and gambling addiction. We will provide on-going outreach, peer learning opportunities, and recreational activities in Boston, Quincy and Malden, thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services.

Every Monday, the Ping Pong and Karaoke Nights serve as outreach for our services. At our first night, 17 people came for a ping pong battle or to sing their heart out. Read more about BCNC’s work in addressing problem gambling.