Parents: Talk to Your Kids About Gambling
Request for Applications Connecticut Youth & Gambling Awareness Project Grant 2026-2027
Funding Opportunity for Middle & High School Programs
What could your students create with $5,000? Help your students turn their ideas into action!
CREC and DMHAS Problem Gambling Services are offering up to $5,000 to groups working with youth to create dynamic, youth-led PSA videos focused on problem gambling awareness and available resources.
Groups will receive training and support to develop their PSAs and showcase their work at the statewide virtual event on March 10, 2027.
Help your students use their voices to inspire change and make an impact!
Request for Applications Multicultural Problem Gambling Prevention Program 2026-2027
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling in partnership with the CT State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services-Problem Gambling Services (DMHAS PGS) is seeking applications from five non-profit organizations to participate in the 2026-2027 Multicultural Problem Gambling Prevention Program.
2026-2027 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.
Upcoming Events
Who We Are
Our goal is to raise awareness to understand and address problem gambling by:
- Integrating gambling awareness into all prevention programs in the region across the lifespan
- Gathering region-specific community awareness and readiness data
- Providing gambling-specific educational presentations and trainings
- Engaging youth in the implementation of peer-to-peer education that addresses gambling awareness
