Services + PROGRAMS

The main mission of CCPG is to reduce the prevalence and impact of problem and pathological gambling on individuals, families and society. CCPG strives to accomplish this mission through the following programs and services:

Problem Gambling Helpline
Public Awareness and Prevention Education
Information Clearinghouse
Professional Training
School Services
Legislative and Public Policy
Research
Corporate Services

Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-800-34 N0 BET (1-800-346-6238): Confidential, toll-free, 24 hour assistance for problem gamblers and their families in CT, MA and RI. For more information about the Problem Gambling Helpline, click here.

Public Awareness and Prevention Education:

	Information disseminated to all media outlets.
	Lectures and seminars available to non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and other community groups.
	Senior Center Presentations
	High School and Middle School Presentations for students and faculty
	Booths manned for local and statewide Health Fairs/Conferences targeting a variety of audiences including youth, seniors, women and employees.

Information Clearinghouse:
Education and research materials available for family members, students, professionals and other individuals and groups.

	Brochures and fact sheets focusing on topics such as youth gambling, college campus gambling, senior gambling and coping as a family member of a gambler
	Education videos highlighting college and youth gambling, as well as videos focusing on problem gambling and its impact on the general population

Professional Training:
Training opportunities in Problem Gambling Prevention available to health and human service professionals. CCPG provides training for:

	Casino Employees
	Clinicians of various disciplines including: adolescence, substance abuse, marriage and family, and problem gambling
	Employee Assistance Programs

Upon request, conference workshops are available.

School Services:
Curriculum and program development, presentations, educational materials and other requested services.

	Participation in Youth Awareness Days through health fair booths, presentations and problem gambling education materials, such as brochures, fact sheets and videos
	Consult available for inclusion of problem gambling curriculum in current classroom curricula
	Program development for Student Assistance Teams and other student or faculty run groups

Legislative and Public Policy:
Collaboration with other local and statewide organizations to seek legislative support to fund programs and develop public policies aimed at minimizing problem and pathological gambling in Connecticut.

Research:
Research studies conducted on critical issues in the problem gambling arena, with a focus on high-risk populations such as adolescents, senior citizens, women and substance abusers.

Corporate Services:
Education and consultation services to the gaming industry and various other corporations/businesses across Connecticut. Services CCPG can provide include:

	Educational materials regarding workplace gambling
	Presentations to all employees about the impact of problem gambling in the workplace
	Training sessions to help employees recognize the warning signs and treatment options for problem gambling

Please contact the CCPG office at 203-453-0138 or email us at ccpg@ccpg.org for more information on any of our Programs and Services.