2023-2024 Connecticut Youth Gambling Awareness Project RFA
CLICK HERE for the 2023-2024 Youth Gambling Awareness Project RFA! The application process will close Friday, September 8, 2023.
Gambling Education Resource Van!
Click here to book the van for your upcoming community event!
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is excited to partner with MCCA to bring a new mobile resource van to Connecticut. The goal of the van 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 the resource van, visit www.responsibleplayct.org and click on Request the […]
Inside the life of a gambling help line worker
KAITLIN BROWN’S WORK cellphone has an obscenely loud ringtone, and when it goes off during the day, it routinely startles her and her 2-year-old daughter, Emilia. The phone is always there — on the counter in front of her, on the couch beside her, even on the changing table if there’s a new diaper necessary.
In early December, her phone rings and shows a caller ID that sends her rushing to pick up as soon as humanly possible. “CCPG HELPLINE,” it says.
Brown, 36, is the exact person you want […]
NAADGS A New Name A New Era
The Members of the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA) voted this week to officially change the name of the organization to National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services, NAADGS. The move came after much discussion about having a name that was more reflective of the services member states and organizations provide throughout the United States. NAADGS saw fiscal year 2021 as an opportunity for change, assessing identity, future direction, and succinctly defining the mission.
“Our mission is to enhance state and federal efforts to raise awareness, educate, and mitigate the potential impact or related harm of gambling. We […]
UCFS Bettor Choice Newsletter – Sports Betting & Online Gambling
Please click HERE to view the UCFS Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program Newsletter.
In Memory of Dr. Marvin Steinberg
In Memory of Dr. Marvin Steinberg
December 16, 1936 – January 25, 2021
Problem Gambling Family, it is with heavy heart that we share with you that our friend, mentor, our organization’s founder, and our Executive Director of 30 years, Dr. Marvin Steinberg has passed away.
Marvin was a legend who was personally involved in enacting many of the key protections that have been put in place to protect individuals and families from problem gambling. In Connecticut and across the country.
We are so proud of his contributions and the legacy that he left having […]
High Risk/Low Risk Learning Tasks
Review these card in a continuum and rank which scenario you feel is most high risk, down to the most low risk.
GA and Gam-Anon Meetings Throughout The World
Please check out this website: https://gamblersinrecovery.com/
It’s not official GA or Gam-Anon but it gives you access to all the world-wide Zoom meetings.
20 Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Prevention of Problem Gambling
Originally presented at a past NCPG annual conference by Jim Wuelfing and Susan McLaughlin and updated by Susan.
20 Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Prevention of Problem Gambling
Updated from a presentation introduced at a past National Council on Problem Gambling Annual Conference by Jim Wuelfing, The New England Center, and Susan McLaughlin, Connecticut DMHAS Problem Gambling Services
The following 20 Lessons are talking points for further conversation, and solely the opinions and experiences of the authors. Jim and I have each been in prevention since the 1970’s and the field of gambling since the mid-1990’s, over 90 years of combined experience […]
The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology
The Simple Parenting Guide to Technology:
Practical Advice on Smartphones, Gaming and Social Media in Just 20 pages
A highly recommended guide for parents, filled with tips, techniques and sample contracts. This is the “bigger” picture of creating safety, rules and agreements that will serve parents and families well.
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