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!
2025 Meeting Schedule:
To register, email Brailee at bwhan@bhcare.org
Thursday, May 22nd from 2:00-3:00pm via Teams
Thursday, August 21st from 2:00-3:00pm via Teams
Thursday, November 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm in person - Location TBD!
Current Initiatives:
For a full list of PGAM events, visit gamblingawarenessct.org or ccpg.org
Region 2 Gambling Awareness Team Meeting on May 22nd from 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Email Brailee to register!
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.
For PGAM this year, town partners in Seymour, Milford, North Haven, New Haven, Middletown, and Essex issued official proclamations declaring March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Thank you all for your attention to PGAM!
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?
Brailee and CCPG’s Shebrikea Warburton facilitated a Community Conversation about Gambling with the recipients of the Multicultural Problem Gambling Prevention grant.
Resources & Handouts
For other handouts, visit the CCPG site.
