Training & Research

Webinar Series

NCPG webinars explore crucial topics in problem gambling education, prevention, treatment and research.

Upcoming Webinars

NCPG Annual Conference 2026: Pre-Conference Virtual Networking

Thursday, July 9, 2026
1:00 pm ET

Make connections before you ever arrive in Nashville! Join fellow attendees for the NCPG Annual Conference 2026 Virtual Networking Session, an opportunity to meet peers, expand your professional network, share interests, and start conversations before the conference begins. Whether you’re attending for the first time or reconnecting with colleagues, this informal session is a great way to build relationships and make the most of your conference experience.

  • Price: This networking session is exclusively available to individuals registered for the NCPG Annual Conference 2026.
  • CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Agility Grants Fall 2026 Info Session

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1:00 pm ET

This 60-minute webinar provides an overview of the National Council on Problem Gambling Agility Grants program and application process for the upcoming funding cycle. Open to all applicants, the session will highlight key updates and requirements to be aware of before applying.

Topics include:

– Program goals, priorities, and eligibility

– Examples of funded prevention projects

– Application process, timeline, and review criteria

– Key application updates, including required components

– Guidance on the required logic model and evaluation alignment

– Tips, resources, and Q&A

  • Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required.
  • CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Presenter

Grants and Development Manager, National Council on Problem Gambling

Jo Sanchez

Jo Sanchez began working with NCPG in July 2023 as a part-time contractor and joined the team full-time in March 2025 as the Grants and Development Manager. In this role, she oversees the Agility Grants and conference scholarship programs and supports volunteerism and development.

Jo has over 10 years of experience in grants management and philanthropy and has worked with several non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and in Guatemala. She has a B.S. in Mass Media Communications with a concentration in print journalism from Oral Roberts University and a professional certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She resides in San Antonio, Texas and enjoys traveling to a beach as often as she can with her family.

Foundations of Problem Gambling & Responsible Gambling

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1:00 pm ET

This one-hour virtual training introduces problem gambling and responsible gambling. Participants will learn how to define problem gambling, recognize common warning signs and risk factors, and understand its impacts on individuals, families, and communities. The session also covers basic responsible gambling strategies and highlights available support resources. By the end of the training, participants will be better equipped to make informed decisions about gambling and connect themselves or others to help when needed.

  • Price: This webinar is exclusively available to individuals registered for the NCPG Annual Conference 2026, and Tennessee residents.
  • CE’s Available: Tennessee CEs-CPS, CADC and CAADC.

Presenter

Executive Director, Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education and Research

James Whelan, PhD

Dr. Jim Whelan is a thought leader in the prevention and treatment of gambling problems. As the Executive Director of the Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education and Research and founder of The Gambling Clinic®, Jim has built programs that combine research, education, and real-world treatment to support those affected by gambling. He has authored over 120 academic publications and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Gambling Studies. Jim is respected for his ability to translate complex research into practical tools that make a difference. He is driven to help people overcome challenges so they can build the lives they deserve.

Keith Windsor

Keith Windsor has over 10 years of experience in the addiction field, currently specializing in gambling disorder treatment in outpatient services. He is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) supervisor and trainer in Tennessee and Mississippi and focuses on improving engagement, reducing dropout rates, and strengthening recovery outcomes through data-informed strategies and peer-integrated care models. His work emphasizes recovery-oriented, ethical, person-centered care.

NCPG Annual Conference 2026: Post-Conference Virtual Networking

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1:00 pm ET

Keep the conversation going after Nashville! Join fellow NCPG Annual Conference 2026 attendees for a virtual networking session to reconnect with colleagues, continue discussions sparked during the conference, share key takeaways, and explore opportunities for future collaboration. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen the connections you made and stay engaged with the national problem gambling community.

  • Price: This networking session is exclusively available to individuals registered for the NCPG Annual Conference 2026.
  • CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Campus and Community-Partnering for Impact in Gambling Harm Prevention

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
1:00 pm ET

Effective gambling harm prevention thrives when campuses and community partners work together with a shared purpose. While collaboration with higher education can be shaped by structural, cultural, and language differences, these partnerships also present meaningful opportunities for collective impact. This session invites community prevention professionals to explore how to engage collaboratively with college systems and student subcultures (e.g., athletics, fraternity and sorority life).

Participants will examine both shared goals and distinct approaches to prevention, building a mutual understanding that strengthens partnership efforts. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, participants will develop practical, actionable approaches to fostering sustainable, impactful campus–community partnerships.

  • Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members
  • CE’s Available: 1 IPGGC CE Credit

Presenter

Managing Director, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery

Cindy Clouner, MPH, LSW, OCPS

Cindy Clouner has served as the Managing Director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery since 2017. She joined HECAOD in 2015 as a prevention specialist, providing support for Generation Rx and serving as the Program Manager for the Ohio College Initiative. Before transitioning to HECAOD, Cindy spent eight years coordinating school and community-based prevention in Ohio. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Public Health from The Ohio State University. Cindy is a licensed social worker and an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist.

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