Training & Research

Training Calendar

We believe it’s crucial to advance diverse perspectives on problem gambling. Here, you’ll find events hosted by leaders, researchers, clinicians and advocates from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. Many of our trainings also offer gambling-specific CEs!

NATIONAL TRAINING Calendar
Mar
21
Thu
2024
Southeast Community College-Beatrice Problem Gambling Table Set and Screening Event
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Southeast Community College-Beatrice campus is hosting this informational table set and screening event in the dining hall lobby. Students are encouraged to find out more about problem gambling prevention and treatment services available in Nebraska.

Mar
25
Mon
2024
Informational Table Set and Screenings at Nebraska State Capitol
Mar 25 all-day

To commemorate Problem Gambling Awareness Month, tables with information on problem gambling awareness, screening, and treatment services in Nebraska will be in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda all week.

Mar
27
Wed
2024
Help Hope Healing Virginia Problem Gambling Prevention Conference
Mar 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at the 1st Annual Problem Gambling Prevention Conference, which will feature a diverse range of speakers, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions. Discover innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and community resources that promote help, hope, and healing for individuals affected by problem gambling. Gain valuable knowledge to effectively support those struggling with gambling-related issues. Network with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and collaborate on initiatives that can make a real difference.

PGAM Information Table at Penn State Harrisburg Campus
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and the Pennsylvania Lottery will host a Problem Gambling Awareness Month informational table at the Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg Campus (Olmstead Building) on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 10 AM – 1 PM (EST). The group will be providing opportunities for individuals to receive information on available problem gambling resources.

Problem Gambling 101
Mar 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

PG 101 covers the basics about The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia. Learn about the signs/symptoms of problem gambling, along with similarities and differences to other addictions.

Presented by Sheila Moran, MSW, LSW, ICGC-I
1 CEU hour available

Southeast Community College All Students and Staff Virtual Presentation
Mar 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

All Southeast Community College students and staff, along with the general public, are encouraged to attend an online presentation on problem gambling prevention and treatment.

May
23
Thu
2024
Problem Gambling Advocacy Day
May 23 all-day

Every voice makes a difference on Advocacy Day. It’s your chance to speak out in favor of problem gambling awareness, educate your legislators on the importance of strong public policies, and share impactful stories from your community.

At the end of the day, lawmakers rarely remember facts and figures. They remember the faces and stories of the people they represent.

Jul
11
Thu
2024
Agility Grants Fall 2024 Info Session
Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This 60-minute webinar will provide information on how to apply for Agility Grant funding. Geared for first-time applicants, the webinar is designed to help you to submit your best application possible. During the webinar, we will review the essentials of applying, including:

  • Strategic pillars & program principles
  • Who can apply for Agility Grants
  • Examples of eligible projects
  • How to apply: An overview of the application platform
  • Common application pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Tips to strengthen your project proposal
  • Q & A

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Jul
17
Wed
2024
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling 2024 Pre-Conference Workshops
Jul 17 all-day

The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling is the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. With top-notch national and international experts as speakers, as well as those who work on local and state levels, the conference is a unique resource, providing detailed, in-depth knowledge and cross-training opportunities.

Jul
18
Thu
2024
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling 2024
Jul 18 all-day

The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling is the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. With top-notch national and international experts as speakers, as well as those who work on local and state levels, the conference is a unique resource, providing detailed, in-depth knowledge and cross-training opportunities.