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Helpful Resources
There are many experts and service providers who address problem gambling. Below are a few links to some organizations that may be helpful.
The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling |
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1-800-426-2535 |
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wi-problemgamblers.org |
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The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling 1423 Kellogg Street, Green Bay, WI 54303 |
WCPG can supply information about local GA meetings, provide speakers for schools or organizations and provide a list of local certified counselors.
Other Resources
American Gaming Association
http://www.americangaming.org/
Gamblers Anonymous
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders
http://www.divisiononaddictions.org/institute/
National Center for Responsible Gaming
http://www.ncrg.org/
National Council on Problem Gambling
http://www.ncpgambling.org/
National Gambling Impact Study Commission
http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/ngisc/
Responsible Gambling Council
http://www.responsiblegambling.org/
Certification Available for Counselors
The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) offers training programs and workshops for people who might work with problem gamblers and their families in a variety of clinical settings. The information is designed for counselors to incorporate into their clinical practice and to learn about the effects of problem gambling. Continuing Education Units are available for each phase of training. A certificate of attendance will be provided by the WCPG.
Completion of 30 hours of gambling-specific training education may allow participants to become eligible as a referral source for the WCPG helpline.
Participants are also welcome from the criminal justice system, employee assistance field, faith and pastoral care traditions, educators, the gaming industry, the recovering community and others.
Training Sessions Schedule
*Milwaukee 2010 Dates - Coming Soon
Phase 1 |
April 22 – 23, 2010 | Green Bay |
Phase 2 |
May 13 – 14 , 2010 | Green Bay |
Phase 3 |
August 26 – 27, 2010 | Green Bay |
Phase 4 |
September 23 – 24, 2010 | Green Bay |
To register or for more information contact the WCPG at 920-437-8888 or their website.
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