Center for Responsible Gambling and Youth Prevention

If you or someone you know is struggling with problematic gambling habits, know that there are trained, caring people ready to help.

Information about Problem Gambling Services is available on the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Problem-Gambling/PGS—Home-Page

Additional information about Problem Gambling Services is available on the Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Region 5 Problem Gambling Team website: https://www.wctcoalition.org/region5problemgamblingteam

Connecticut Gambling Awareness Community & Leadership Teams: https://www.gamblingawarenessct.org/region-5/

Connecticut Gambling and Gaming Youth Prevention:
https://ctgamblingandgaming.org/

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ICNC Center for Responsible Gambling and Youth Prevention
Gambling Recovery Program

Responsible gambling can be a method of harm reduction for people who struggle with unhealthy gambling. People can experience recovery by making lifestyle changes.

☛ My Gambling Harm Reduction Recovery Plan – CT State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Problem Gambling Services

☛ Responsible Gambling Resources – ICNC

☛ Tonight Is Family Game Night – ICNC

☛ Freedom From Problem Gambling – UCLA Gambling Program

☛ Recommended Readings – International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB)

☛ Study Guides for The Gambling Culture – Baylor University Center for Christian Ethics

☛ Myths & Facts: Developing Outreach to Problem Gamblers – Gambling Recovery Ministries (GRM)

☛ The Dangers of Youth Gambling Addiction – KnowTheOdds.org (New York Council on Problem Gambling)

☛ Talking With Children About Gambling – International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG)

☛ Gam-Anon School Kit – Gam-Anon

☛ Positive Play Strategies – YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program

☛ Frequently Asked Questions – International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors

☛ The Perpetual Almanack, or, Gentleman Soldier’s Prayer Book

Interfaith Gambling Counselor Certification
Code of Ethics:

Ministers’ primary goal is recovery for the client and their family; ministers have a total commitment to provide the highest quality of care for those who seek their service.

Ministers shall evidence a genuine concern in all clients, and dedicate themself to the best interest of the client, and to helping them to help themselves.

Ministers shall maintain at all times an objective, non-possessive, professional relationship with all clients.

Ministers shall be willing to recognize when it is in the best interest of the client to release him/her or refer him/her to another program or individual. Ministers shall adhere to the rule of confidentiality of all records, materials, and knowledge concerning the client.

Ministers shall not in any way discriminate against clients or fellow professionals.

Ministers shall respect the rights and views of other counselors and professionals.

Ministers shall maintain respect for institutional policies and management functions within agencies and institutions, but take the initiative toward improving such policies when it will better serve the interest of the client.

Ministers have a commitment to assess their own personal strengths, limitations, biases, and effectiveness on a continuing basis. Ministers shall continuously strive for self-improvement. Ministers have a personal responsibility for professional growth through further education and training. Ministers have an individual responsibility for their own conduct in all areas, including abuse or misuse of alcohol, drugs, and gambling.

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