1-800-GAMBLER: Getting There, and its Benefits

Pre-recorded Workshop

Available March 1 – 31, 2021

This will be a pre-recorded workshop titled “1-800-GAMBLER: Getting There, and its Benefits” presented by Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II and Robert Jacobson, Executive Director of the California Council on Problem Gambling. You can take the workshops at anytime, anywhere throughout the month of March and still receive a CE certificate.

Workshop Description

In this workshop, we will discuss how technical assistance training provided to casino employees can help those who suffer from gambling problems reach the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline. We will also discuss how the helpline operates, and several guest presenters will offer case studies demonstrating how the process helps problem gamblers.

Key concepts covered include:

• Attendees and providers gain knowledge of California’s help and referral systems.
• Attendees and providers gain knowledge of what the gambler has experienced prior to being referred to them.
• Providers learn about specific resources available for their clients in California.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Learn about three programs available for problem gamblers, through CalGETS, provided by the helpline.
• Understand the differences between the two primary self exclusion programs in California.
• Learn four resources that problem gamblers can get from the helpline.
• Learn about three self-help resources available at no cost in California.

Outline

• How problem gamblers learn about the helpline
• How the helpline operates
• Additional resources available for problem gamblers
• Case studies, outcomes and solutions

This workshop is 1.5 hours in length. It’s free to attend!

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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