Training Calendar

Effective screening is necessary for identifying gambling-related harm, understanding severity, and supporting intervention. This webinar will introduce three tools used to screen for problem gambling: the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS), the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), and the Emerging Adult Gambling Screen (EAGS). Participants will learn what each tool measures, how it is structured, and the settings in which it is most useful, with special attention to screening considerations for younger populations. The session will compare the strengths and limitations of each screening tool, provide guidance on administration and scoring, and discuss how screening results can inform supportive interventions and referrals to recovery services. Free for members, $59 for non-members. There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Join us for the 3rd Annual “Off the Board – Step Back, Stay Ahead” Problem Gambling & Gaming Prevention Conference. This event brings together prevention leaders, behavioral health professionals, community organizations, and lived‑experience advocates to explore emerging trends in gambling and gaming harm across Virginia.

As access to gambling expands, many communities remain unaware of the potential harms, the populations disproportionately affected, and the value of an equity-grounded public health approach. This introductory training explores core problem gambling concepts and terminology, key risk and protective factors, populations at elevated risk, and connections to related health issues. Participants will learn how a public health framework can help protect and improve community well-being. At the end of this training, participants will be able to: Identify key components of a public health approach to problem gambling prevention and response. Describe levels of gambling and their associated risks Identify problem gambling risk and protective factors Identify groups at disproportionate risk for developing problem gambling Describe ways problem gambling intersects with other behavioral health issues. This training has been approved to provide CPS, CAC, CADC, CADC II, and CHW CEU’s.

Stage I: Gambling, Problem Gambling, and Ohio's Service System 04-01-2026 10:00 AM Schedule: This virtual training will run on Wednesday, April 1 - Friday, April 3, 2026. Each day the session will run from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST, with a 1-hour break from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. All three days will have 4 hours of content, totaling 12 hours.   Course Description: Stage I provides 12 continuing education hours of gambling specific education that will increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the current climate of gambling and gambling expansion, problem gambling risks and warning signs, at-risk populations and co-morbidities of problem gambling with substance abuse and mental illness.   Learning Objectives: Participants will understand problem gambling definitions and current statistics Participants will recognize current trends and dates specific to Ohio’s gambling and gaming landscape Participants will learn the risks and warning signs of problematic gambling Participants will understand comorbidities of gambling addiction, substance abuse, and mental illness Participants will become familiar with screening tools to identify gambling addiction Participants will become familiar with support services and available resources Who Should Attend: Treatment professionals looking to specialize in treating gambling disorder   Cost: $50 Continuing Education: 12.0 CEUs are available for this training which can be used toward obtaining the GAMB Endorsement through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board or towards becoming a counselor qualified to treat gambling disorder through the Ohio Social Worker, Counselor, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board.   Problem Gambling Network of Ohio is an approved continuing education provider through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, and the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization.   Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board Subject Areas: P2: 4.75 HRS; P3: 1.25 HRS; P6: 3.5 HRS; PR1: 2.5 HRS C1: 5.75 HRS; C2: 1.0 HR; C3: 0.5 HRS; C4: 1.25 HRS; C7: 1.25 HRS G1: 3.25 HRS; G2: 4.75 HRS; G3: 2.5 HRS; G4: 1.5 HRS Lead Trainers: Claire Spada, OCPC, ICPS & Olivia Burris CDCA Claire Spada is the Director of Workforce Development for PGNO. She has over 15 years of experience working in the prevention field in varying capacities and is an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. She has a passion for educating others on issues that can greatly impact their lives including drug, alcohol, and gambling prevention, coping with emotions in a positive way, and empowering young people in leadership roles. In her current role, Claire provides gambling funds guidance and support for Boards and Providers, oversees PGNO education and trainings, and manages community prevention programming.   Olivia Burris is the Intake Coordinator for Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network. She helps clients navigate the gambling support service system and connects them with local resources. She is passionate about helping those in need in her personal and professional life and spends time volunteering with individuals in recovery from substance use.

After strong interest and engagement in 2024, this popular “Ask Me Anything” session is back by request! Have you ever wondered what happens on a call to the National Problem Gambling Helpline? In this live AMA event, Valerie Tebbetts, IGRS, BARA, a helpline operator from the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network, will provide insights and answer questions about the call experience – from the first point of contact to how privacy is protected and callers are connected to local treatment, and recovery resources. Participants will leave with a clearer picture of what callers experience and how the helpline provides support. Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar

The National Council on Problem Gambling, in collaboration with key partners and researchers from the Omni Institute, analyzed three years of National Problem Gambling Helpline™ data to identify key trends in help-seeking behavior. This webinar will present findings from the analysis, which reviewed traffic patterns, contact volume and modality, demographics, and other indicators. Presenters will explore key emerging trends, including shifts in demand, evolving access pathways, and the influence of policy and market changes, such as the expansion of online sports betting. These insights will be used to inform ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality, and alignment between states, providers, and partners in addressing emerging needs. Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar

Join Kim Freudenberg, the mother of a young person impacted by gambling addiction, for an open conversation about what it means to support a child through gambling-related harm. Drawing from her lived experience, Kim will share insights into the emotional, financial, and relational impacts gambling addiction can have on parents and caregivers. This interactive Ask Me Anything session will explore the realities of recognizing harm, navigating treatment and recovery systems, advocating for appropriate care, and seeking support as a loved one, with attendees encouraged to bring questions and engage in a candid dialogue centered on the parent experience.