Youth Gambling Awareness Project

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) and the CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services – Problem Gambling Services (DMHAS PGS) are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Youth Gambling Awareness Project in Connecticut!

This is a unique opportunity for middle and high school groups to take the lead on a critical issue. We are offering grants of up to $5,000 to fund youth-led media campaigns (specifically, PSA videos) that will raise awareness about problem gambling and promote available resources.

What’s Involved?

• Youth-Led Campaigns: Students will be the creative force behind these campaigns, developing powerful messages that resonate with their peers and communities.

• Support and Training: Selected groups won’t be on their own. We’ll provide training and technical assistance to help students and their adult advisors bring their campaign ideas to life, from concept to final video.

• Showcase Your Work: The final projects will be featured at our statewide showcase on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, celebrating the hard work and impact of participating groups.

This project is a fantastic way for students to develop valuable skills in media production, leadership, and public health advocacy while creating a tangible, positive change in their communities.

Clinical Training Series

2025-2026 Gambling Community Survey

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Problem Gambling Services (PGS) would appreciate your assistance with this community survey on Gambling Behaviors in the Community. This information will help PGS understand the need for raising awareness about problem gambling in the public and the need for more education. Within this survey, there is also a series of questions that will give you an idea of whether you should consider your own level of gambling participation. All you need to do is complete this short questionnaire, which should take approximately 5 minutes. Responses will be completely anonymous; your name will not appear anywhere on the survey.

Gambling Education Resource Van!

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services partnered with MCCA to bring a new mobile resource van to Connecticut.  The goal is to provide gambling education and resources to the public on prevention, treatment, recovery support services, and the voluntary self-exclusion portal.  The van is available to attend trainings, events, health fairs, and other community gatherings across the state.

To schedule, visit www.responsibleplayct.org and click Request the Resource Van.