Problem Gambling Services
Treatment and counseling services are available free to any Oregon resident who has problems related to gambling, either as a problem gambler or as a family member or friend of a problem gambler. Services are delivered through 29 outpatient treatment clinics across the state, short-term crisis-respite centers in Grants Pass and St. Helens, a residential treatment center in Salem and a home-study program for people with less severe problems.
People wishing to speak with a counselor about problems related to gambling may call toll free: 1-877-MYLIMIT (1-877-695-4648) or visit the Web site for help via Instant Messaging/Chat/Email. Treatment is free, confidential and it works.
Oregon invests over 6 million dollars annually to reduce and/or prevent the negative effects of gambling. Oregon’s Problem Gambling Services incorporate strategies that minimize gambling’s negative impacts while recognizing the reality of gambling’s availability, cultural acceptance, and economic appeal.
Oregon is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of problem gambling services. In 2002, DHS Problem Gambling Program was the co-winner, along with the Oregon Lottery, of the prestigious Government Award (RTF) from the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Problem Gambling Prevention and Outreach Overview
Problem Gambling Treatment Services Overview
Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline Web site |
Oregon Problem Gambling Provider Directory
The Oregon Gambling Helpline has launched a new Web site with online features. This new Web site (1877.mylimit.org) will extend the reach of the Helpline beyond current telephone-based services by featuring:
- Link to chat live with a gambling counselor. Click this option to connect directly with a counselor and communicate via pop-up chat window. This offering is limited to certain hours clearly stated on the site to ensure adequate availability and timeliness. Protocol will be very similar to that currently utilized for telephone callers.
- Direct links to Instant Messaging via the most popular service providers. Similar to chat link, but allows visitors to utilize a more familiar interface for some than a hosted chat window. Accounts are set up on most major messaging services (AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ).
- Email service forms that invite visitors to leave a message and return email address for return contact.
- Updated listings (and look-up facility) of Oregon service providers by locality with contact information. Include GA venues statewide.
- Detailed information regarding GEAR and a direct link to request contact from GEAR staff.
Oregon Revised Statutes
Communication
For a complete history of the DHS media regarding problem gambling and this program, click here.
Problem Gambling Service Announcements (PDF files)
Upcoming Training
WASHINGTON Basic Problem Gambling Counselor Training presented by Linda Graves, MS, NCGC-II September 16, 2009 Leavenworth, Washington For more information, contact the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling at (360) 352-6133, or Anita at afong@evergreencpg.org Advanced training workshops presented by Deborah Haskins, PhD, and Daniel Smith, MA, BACC, NCGC-II September 17-18, 2009 Leavenworth, Washington For more information, contact the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling at (360) 352-6133, or Anita at afong@evergreencpg.org Four Directions conference-Honoring Our Past, Protecting Our Future Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Center October 1-3, 2009 Auburn, Washington For more information, contact the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling at (360) 352-6133, or Anita at afong@evergreencpg.org
Basic Problem Gambling Counselor Training
presented by Joanna Franklin, MS, NCGC-II November 4,2009
Bellingham, Washington
For more information, contact the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling at (360) 352-6133, or Anita at afong@evergreencpg.org
Advanced training workshops
presented by Joanna Franklin, MS, NCGC-II, Chuck Maurer, PhD, BACC, NCGC-II, and Lori Rugle, PhD
November 5-6, 2009
Bellingham, Washington
For more information, contact the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling at (360) 352-6133, or Anita at afong@evergreencpg.org
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Problem Gambling Counselor Certification
Problem Gambling Certification Application
Problem Gambling Recertification Application
Service Elements
Outpatient Problem Gambling Treatment Services (A&D 81) (PDF)
Client Finding Outreach Billing Guidelines (SE 81) (PDF)
Approved Clinical Consultant (ACC) Program
Services consist of case consultation, program development, evidence based practices, discussion of research, gambling treatment education, connection to the greater gambling treatment community, and resources for gambling counselor certification. This service is available to Oregon funded Problem Gambling Agencies. For more information, contact Dick Johnson at 971-241-2954 or richardjohnson@ACCBO.com
Prevention
Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator Resource Web Page
2009 Oregon Problem Gambling Community Resource Guide (PDF)
Research and Program Evaluation
Oregon has been the home of several research studies on the prevalence and nature of problem gambling. The Oregon Council on Problem Gambling conducts such studies.
Additionally, DHS Problem Gambling Services measures the performance of individual treatment programs and overall system effectiveness.
Every consenting person who enters state-supported gambling treatment is followed for up to two years to determine long-term program effectiveness.
Help line call data
- Newscan
“A weekly look at gambling news worldwide” from The Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
- Gemini Research
An organization that specializes in managing and reporting on problem gambling research; the "Reports and Links" section offers a number of international research studies and reports available online.
- Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
The “Resource Centre” link offers “eWildman,” a comprehensive review on gambling literature. Access to research requires subscribing, which is free.
- National Gambling Impact Study Commission Full Report
Completed in 1999, the report is a comprehensive study of the social and economic impacts of gambling in the United States.
- The WAGER
The Weekly Addiction Gambling Education Report is a research bulletin published by the Division on Addictions at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling; it is intended to disseminate information about the study of pathological gambling.
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