Training Calendar

This session will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to ask open questions about the National Problem Gambling Helpline and discuss next steps. The town hall is designed as a listening and information-sharing forum, where participants can raise concerns, seek clarification, and engage in dialogue about the future of the National Problem Gambling Helpline.

Join Katrina Velasquez, Esq., MA, CEO and Managing Principal of Center Road Solutions, L.L.C. and Co-Chair of Health Policy at the Mental Health Liaison Group, for an open conversation on advancing public health policy in mental health, addiction recovery, and beyond. Drawing on her extensive experience shaping legislation, building cross-sector partnerships, and elevating public health priorities, Katrina will share strategies for influencing decision-makers and creating meaningful, lasting change. In this AMA, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear real-world examples, and see how focused advocacy can turn public health priorities into lasting change. This sessions is free to the public, but registration is required. There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) hosts a variety of committees and groups, each playing an important role in advancing the organization’s mission. This session will provide an overview of each committee and group, outline their objectives and opportunities for involvement, and further engage those who are interested in becoming more active within the organization. Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required. There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) will host a forum on October 9, 2025 to provide updates on the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project and gather feedback from key stakeholders. This forum will offer a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress, highlighting successes, addressing challenges, and outlining the next steps. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and provide suggestions to help shape the next phase of the helpline's modernization, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of individuals and communities impacted by gambling harm, while also supporting the efforts of engaged partners. This event is free, but registration is required.

Drawing from experience gleaned from the UK’s TalkBanStop partnership, this presentation will explore the value of layering tools and support to improve self-exclusion outcomes. Self-exclusion programs are the beginning of a journey that now encompasses blocking software, treatment providers, financial services and other stakeholders which can all play a role in a much more collaborative approach to gambling cessation. TalkBanStop has been emulated in Ohio, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands, combining free blocking software with self-exclusion and bridging service users into treatment. Price: $30 for members, $59 for non-members. CE’s Available: 1 (See Accreditation Statements)

Every November and December, participants of the Gift Responsibly Campaign work to educate communities about the dangers of gifting lottery tickets to children, raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling and promote responsible gambling practices for those of legal age who choose to gamble. Ahead of the 2025 Campaign, join NCPG Staff as they review the new and updated campaign toolkit, discuss the different participation levels, and offer suggestions for how to tailor the Gift Responsibly Campaign messages to your audience(s). Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required. There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Many people dealing with Gambling Disorder are also dealing with co-occcurring mental health and substance use challenges, and yet in most states, treatment for Gambling Disorder remains mostly siloed. Over the past three years, Oregon has been developing an integrated co-occurring disorders treatment initiative that includes Gambling Disorder screening and treatment. This session will discuss Oregon’s strategy and implementation work, models for integrating treatment for Gambling Disorder into a broader behavioral health treatment system, treatment factors, program design, and broader systems issues. Price: $30 for members, $59 for non-members. CE’s Available: 1 (See Accreditation Statements)

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) will host a forum on December 18, 2025 to provide updates on the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project and gather feedback from key stakeholders. This forum will offer a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress, highlighting successes, addressing challenges, and outlining the next steps. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and provide suggestions to help shape the next phase of the helpline's modernization, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of individuals and communities impacted by gambling harm, while also supporting the efforts of engaged partners. This event is free, but registration is required.