Stakeholder Listening Sessions: Springfield and Everett
The concepts of stakeholder involvement and humility may be foreign to many working in the behavioral health field. In this stakeholder annual report, Victor Ortiz, MSW, LADC I, CADC II, APGSA member and Problem Gambling,,,
Leading a Public Health Response to the Expansion of Gambling in Massachusetts: Engagement, Equity, and Empowerment
The Expanded Gaming Act of 2011 created a new era and changing landscape of gambling opportunities in Massachusetts.
2019-2020 West Virginia Annual Report
The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia offers comprehensive care for people who struggle with problem gambling. Services are also offered for their loved ones. The 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and chat services are available 24/7. The line is staffed with master’s level clinicians.
Legalized Sports Betting as of May 20, 2020
Legalized Sports Betting as of May 20, 2020, 50 state survey.
• Casinos, Racetracks, OTB
• Sports facilities
• Lottery & Kiosk sports betting
Problem Gambling Treatment COVID-19-Style
In this environment of a rampant pandemic, what happens to people who are in treatment for gambling disorders? How do they get the help they need in this time of social distancing? The members of the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA), were asked how treatment was being delivered in their respective states.
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Gam-Anon
https://www.gam-anon.org/
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
Harvard Medical School, Division on Addictions
https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/
National Center on Problem Gambling (NCRG)
The National Center for Responsible Gaming is the only national organization exclusively devoted to funding research that helps increase understanding of pathological and youth gambling and find effective methods of treatment for the disorder. The NCRG is the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) affiliated charity. The site includes a library of NCRG funded research.