If You or Someone You Know is Struggling with Problem Gambling, there are Resources Available
CCPG FREE 24/7 Helpline: 1-888-789-7777 National Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
CT Problem Gambling Services Gambler’s Anonymous: 1-855-2CALLGA
Region 2 Gambling Awareness Team
Our goal is to raise awareness to understand and address problem gambling by:
Integrating gambling awareness into all prevention programs in the region across the lifespan
Gathering region-specific community awareness and readiness data
Providing gambling-specific educational presentations and trainings
Engaging youth in the implementation of peer-to-peer education that addresses gambling awareness
To join the team, fill out this form!
2024 Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, November 21st from 11:30am-1:30pm in person
Wesleyan University - Usdan 110. Register here!
Thursday, February 29th - minutes attached
Thursday, April 18th - minutes attached
Thursday, June 20th - minutes attached
Thursday, August 22nd - minutes attached.
Current Initiatives:
We are working on building a workgroup to focus on different aspects of gambling awareness! If you are interested, please fill out this form.
Jessica Lahey - The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
An Overview of Problem Gambling in Connecticut - Virtual Training on November 4th from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Register here.
Treatment of Gambling and Trauma: Clinical Implications in Military and Civilian Clients - Virtual Training on November 12th from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Register here.
Region 2 Gambling Awareness Team Meeting IN PERSON
November 21st from 11:30am-1:30pm. Register with the link above.
Gambling as a Co-occurring Disorder and Current Data - Virtual Training on December 2nd from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Register here.
How to Make Gambling Prevention a Priority - Virtual Training on January 6th from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Register here.
If you have any questions, please contact Brailee Whan, Gambling Awareness Team Coordinator, at bwhan@bhcare.org.
2024 Youth Gambling Showcase Project:
To request a training, fill out this form.
A few APW team members with CCPG Director Kaitlin Brown at the 2024 PGAM Kickoff Event!
RGAT Coordinators David, Brailee, Katie, Matt, and Dena!
More Helpful Resources!
For more information about problem gaming prevention, visit Connecticut – Gambling & Gaming (ctgamblingandgaming.org).
If you’d like to request the Problem Gambling Awareness Van for your event, visit Responsible Gambling – Responsible Gambling Tips (responsibleplayct.org).
For more information about other Regional Awareness Teams, visit Gambling Awareness Connecticut (gamblingawarenessct.org).
What Have We Been Up To?
The Fox 61 Student News “Not Just a Game Award” was gifted to students from Madison. Congratulations to Daniel Hand High School!
A poster project created by regional youth after a Community Conversation training for youth.
Resources & Handouts
For other handouts, visit the CCPG site.
