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!
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm ET, twice a week from 10/20/24 – 11/21/24
Organization Name: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
Hidden problems with gambling often derail recovery from mental health and substance use disorders as signs and symptoms are often missed. This 10-session course, led by national experts, will build skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support. By the end of the course, attendees will be confident in their ability to identify and respond appropriately to gambling disorder within their client populations. Continuing Education Units for this course can be applied towards the Vermont Problem Gambling Specialist Certificate and IGCCB IGCG-1 certification. Classes will meet twice a week over 5 weeks. Free for clinicians serving (and residents of) Michigan and Vermont. $350 for folks from other states.
CEs available: 30.0
NCPG relies on the volunteer efforts of numerous committees, groups, and task forces to move forward the organization’s mission. This webinar will provide an inside look at the various committees and groups within NCPG that members & stakeholders can join to contribute to the organization. From shaping policy to advancing responsible gambling education, there are many ways to get involved and support NCPG!
During this session, attendees will learn about the roles, objectives, and recent initiatives of the current committees, groups, and task forces. Presenters will review how members can apply their skills, network with other advocates, and influence critical work in the field. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to discover opportunities that align with your interests and professional goals and learn how to get started in an NCPG volunteer role that fits your schedule and strengths.
To see a listing and brief description of the current committees, groups, and task forces, click here.
Interested in volunteering with NCPG?
The Call for Volunteers opens November 7, 2024! Committee rosters will be finalized in January, and service will start on February 1, 2025. All applicants will be notified of committee assignments in early January. Complete the online application here. The deadline is December 19, 2024.
There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
Join Anita Pindiur, Executive Director of the Way Back Inn, as she shares insights into the creation and execution of Illinois’ “Are You Really Winning?” campaign. Anita will answer questions about the campaign’s journey from concept to statewide implementation, which focuses on problem gambling prevention, intervention, and treatment. Attendees will learn how the Way Back Inn partnered with marketing experts to ensure broad public exposure through TV, radio, billboards, bus shelters, and in-stadium displays. Anita will also discuss the collaborative efforts to unify state agencies with a singular message, promoting the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and dedicated campaign website.
This Ask an Expert session will highlight the impact, success, and lessons learned from the campaign’s goal to expand access to critical resources and support for those impacted by problem gambling.
There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
Join us on December 12th at 1:00 pm ET for the Monthly National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Forum! At the top of the hour, NCPG Staff will give an update on the status of the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project activities and will then open the floor to any questions, comments, concerns, etc., from the audience.
The 2025 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will bring together national experts, state leaders, and local innovators in problem gambling prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, research, administration, and responsible gambling. Those interested in prevention and treatment of gambling disorder should attend, as well as healthcare professionals who want to learn more about the convergence of risky behaviors such as gambling, substance use, mental health disorders, and health conditions across the lifespan. In addition, gambling operators and regulators interested in promoting responsible gambling and working with service providers in their communities should participate.
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm ET, twice a week from 02/11/25 – 03/13/25
Organization Name: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
The Problem Gambling Essentials for Clinicians is a 10-session, 30-hour course to grow your skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support. This course, led by national experts, will build skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support. By the end of the course, attendees will be confident in their ability to identify and respond appropriately to gambling disorder within their client populations. Earn up to 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 3 CEUs per attendance of each live class — while learning applicable skills from award-winning experts. Please note: This training is offered at no cost for providers in Vermont and Michigan. Classes will meet twice a week over 5 weeks.
CEs available: 30.0