Training Calendar
We believe it’s crucial to advance diverse perspectives on problem gambling. Here, you’ll find events hosted by leaders, researchers, clinicians and advocates from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. Many of our trainings also offer gambling-specific CEs!
Problem Gambling Awareness & Screening at Farm Expo Booth with Sheridan County Behavioral Health Coalition.
Southeast Community College-Beatrice campus is hosting this informational table set and screening event in the dining hall lobby. Students are encouraged to find out more about problem gambling prevention and treatment services available in Nebraska.
To commemorate Problem Gambling Awareness Month, tables with information on problem gambling awareness, screening, and treatment services in Nebraska will be in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda all week.
Join us at the 1st Annual Problem Gambling Prevention Conference, which will feature a diverse range of speakers, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions. Discover innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and community resources that promote help, hope, and healing for individuals affected by problem gambling. Gain valuable knowledge to effectively support those struggling with gambling-related issues. Network with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and collaborate on initiatives that can make a real difference.
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and the Pennsylvania Lottery will host a Problem Gambling Awareness Month informational table at the Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg Campus (Olmstead Building) on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 10 AM – 1 PM (EST). The group will be providing opportunities for individuals to receive information on available problem gambling resources.
PG 101 covers the basics about The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia. Learn about the signs/symptoms of problem gambling, along with similarities and differences to other addictions.
Presented by Sheila Moran, MSW, LSW, ICGC-I
1 CEU hour available
All Southeast Community College students and staff, along with the general public, are encouraged to attend an online presentation on problem gambling prevention and treatment.
Join the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council for its Annual Symposium. This year’s Theme ” The Price of Recovery” will provide – up to 12 CEUs for clinicians, counselors, peers and the general public to aid in prevention, treatment services and intervention resources with mental health & gambling addiction/financial literacy . April 18th-19th, 2024 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
No Cost Registration for Students & General Public.
Keynotes: Dr. Rory Pfund, University of Memphis,TN -Research Director, The Gambling Clinic
*Panel & Session Speakers:
Dr. Buster Lackey, PhD NAMI Executive Director
Carlton Saffa, Director,Saracen Casino
Tricia Curreri, Edward Jones
Tiffany Baker, American Indian Center of Arkansas
This years theme is the Price of Recovery with some of the following topics:
Defining Problem Gambling
Co-Occurring Addictions
Self Screening & Assessments
Ethics for Effective Monitoring
Federal Funding & State Advocacy
Fraud & Financial Literacy Wellness
Peer Recovery & Support
Responsible Gaming Technology
Adolescent Addictions in Gaming
Every voice makes a difference on Advocacy Day. It’s your chance to speak out in favor of problem gambling awareness, educate your legislators on the importance of strong public policies, and share impactful stories from your community.
At the end of the day, lawmakers rarely remember facts and figures. They remember the faces and stories of the people they represent.
The Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling is an annual professional education and networking event addressing this significant community health issue that affects as many as 6% of Nevada adults. The conference attracts addiction and mental health professionals and interested stakeholder groups including Prevention, Education, Research, Government, Gaming Industry and the Recovery Community.
Funded in part through a grant from the State of Nevada Problem Gambling Prevention & Treatment Fund.