Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling

You’ve already made the first step. Call or click today to learn more.

Statewide Calendar of Events

Making Gambling Prevention a Priority

Tuesday, March 19th from 12:00pm- 1:00pm via Zoom 

Gambling from a Public Health Perspective

Wednesday, March 20th from 10:30am-12:00pm via Zoom 

Mindfulness for the Helping Professional

Thursday, March 21st from 10:00am to 11:30am. Hybrid format via Zoom or in-person at 228 W. Town St., Norwich, CT

Gambling: Peer Recovery Supports

Thursday, March 21st from 2:00pm to 3:00pm via Zoom

Why Risk Your Life? LIVE IT! With Saul Malek

Monday, March 25th from
6:30pm to 8:00pm via Zoom

What’s the Line? The Potential and Problems of Legalized Sports Gambling. Hosted by Jeremy Schaap.

Monday, March 25th at 5:30pm at Loris Forum, Martire Center for Liberal Arts, 5401 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT

The Event is Free and Open to the Public

Veteran Gambling: A Silent Struggle

Tuesday, March 26th from
9:00am to 12:00pm in-person at the Amplify Building, 178
Oakwood Dr, Glastonbury,
CT

Please visit www.gamblingawarenessct.org for other upcoming events/training opportunities.

Invite CCPG

Would You Like to Invite CCPG to an Host a Table at Your Event or Have Us Conduct a Training? 

recovery walk 1

ABOUT US

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) does not advocate for or against gambling but is committed to working with all stakeholders to help individuals and families impacted by gambling related harms.

CCPG provides Connecticut’s only 24-hour Problem Gambling Helpline, offering support via phone, chat, and text. CCPG also implements advocacy, prevention, outreach, and education programs serving students, veterans, and other at-risk populations.

Together We Can Make A Difference

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling is a private, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling.
a voice for you

A VOICE FOR YOU

CCPG serves as a voice for many individuals and families impacted by gambling related harms through our advocacy efforts.

A COMPASSIONATE EAR TO LISTEN

A COMPASSIONATE EAR TO LISTEN

We provide free, immediate support and referral assistance, to those who’s gambling maybe causing a negative effect in their lives, family members and others seeking information about available resources.

SPREADING THE WORD

SPreading the word

We create outreach and training programs on problem gambling to increase knowledge among providers to offer more effective treatment practices and further program development.

2

HELP US HELP OTHERS

To carry out our mission to increase the availability of services for those impacted by gambling related harms we need your help and support.

Problem Gambling

Resources: We are proud to work with our many partners to provide help and resources for individuals, family members and communities impacted by gambling related problems. Here you’ll find the links to treatment programs, support groups, and the forms that can enable you to voluntarily self-exclude from gambling offerings, if you so choose.

ADVOCACY

The CCPG serves as a voice for many individuals and families impacted by gambling related harms. As a result, CCPG plays an active role in ensuring that problem gambling is included as a factor in all debates around gambling and gambling expansion. We also seek to educate about and advocate for policies that will help to reduce the risks to those who may be affected negatively by gambling and provide support, resources and referrals.

Our Affiliates

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and a preferred provider of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB).