2015 NCPG Prevention Symposium

Prevention of Gambling Disorders – Taking Stock and 

Planning for the Future: 

A Symposium for Preventionists and Friends

National Council on Problem GamblingPrevention Committee

July 9, 2015 | Baltimore, MD

Why a Symposium?

* To seize the opportunity of a national gathering of people devoted to the cause of prevention of disordered gambling.

* To have a forum to generate ideas of where we have come, where we are headed and how might we get there.

* To assist in future strategic planning by the Prevention Committee and the National Council on Problem Gambling

Where Are We Headed

* Several panelists have been asked to address the following:• What we (local, state, region and or nationally) do

well in: assessing needs; building the capacity of out states and communities; and planning, implementing and evaluating prevention programming?

• What do we need to be more successful in these efforts?

• How can the National Council on Problem Gambling help?

Where Are We Headed

*After each panelist, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the panelist to clarify and expand.• Like a focus group, there is no need to reach an

agreement or come to a consensus. All information is being gathered and recorded.

*After the panelist, there will be a facilitated discussion of all three questions with the larger group.

How Did We  Get Here?

* Twenty years ago . . .

* The Prevention Interest Group

* NCPG adds prevention to its mission

* NCPG adds prevention in the title of its annual conference

* The Prevention Committee formed

What We Do Well

* Many more prevention efforts across the country (both nationally organized, state organized, affiliate council organized, community efforts.

* Sophistication of these efforts are increasing.

* Increase in sharing of programmatic efforts and prevention data.

What Do We Need to Be More Successful?

* Comprehensive longitudinal evaluation of programs and the funding to do so.

* Prevention specific research

* Improvements in our ability as a field to share all of the above.

* Prevention specific workforce development.

How Can NCPG Help?

* A dedicated prevention staff person.

* Hosting of a clearinghouse for program and data sharing.

* A dedicated full track and at least one keynote at the conference.

* Funding assistance.

Tristan Hall

Drug Free Action Alliance

Need for prevention

• 2012 Survey of At‐Risk and Problem Gambling Prevalence Among Ohioans– Prevention efforts should be directed toward groups that are at greatest risk for problem gambling, including males aged 18 to 24

– Prevention campaigns should include educational efforts about fiscal literacy, so at‐risk groups better understand how to responsibly handle money and debt. Educational efforts like Smart Money Choices should be expanded and promoted to those at‐risk for problem gambling

Need for prevention

• Some of these groups, especially 18 to 24 year olds, will be difficult to reach; therefore, innovative prevention campaigns should be developed that will raise awareness in colleges, trade schools, manufacturing centers and social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). 

Problem Gambling Prevention Resources

• E‐based problem gambling / financial literacy program for college students. 

Problem Gambling Prevention Resources

DR. JIM KOOLERA D M I N I S T R A T O R

C A L I F O R N I A F R I D A Y N I G H T L I V E P A R T N E R S H I PC A L I F O R N I A C E N T E R F O R Y O U T H D E V E L O P M E N T & H E A L T H P R O M O T I O N

N C P G ~ J U L Y 2 0 1 5

Betting On Our Future:Problem Gambling from a Youth Perspective

Engages youth throughout all steps of the process

Utilizes a Youth Development model

Media campaigns focus on shifting social norms

Relationships at the state level create a partnership between prevention & treatment

Betting On Our Future

Project Cycle

C R O S S C O O R D I N A T I O N : R E G I O N A L L Y & N A T I O N A L L Y

T R A N S I T I O N O F C A S P O T L I G H T F E S T I V A L T O A N A T I O N A L Y O U T H C O N F E R E N C E

Next steps for us

R E C O G N I Z E T H E V A L U E O F P R E V E N T I O N

B E A C A T A L Y S T I N L I N K I N G E F F O R T S

Next steps for NCPG

DR. JIM [email protected]

559-733-6496 X1263

WWW.BETTINGONOURFUTURE.ORG

Questions?

• Collaboration with local Regional Action Councils Collect community data for needs assessment

• CT Healthy Campus InitiativeEffective and efficient use of resourcesEmpower institutions and citizens

• Coordinating prevention efforts across a wide range of partners

Engaging Partners Across Disciplines/Sectors

Assessment

Go Prevention!

‐Building the capacity of prevention through collaboration with existing programs, the gaming industry, and mental health service providers strengthening community programs and building self‐sustainability

‐Special populations i.e. Asian Pacific American, Criminal Justice, College, Military

‐Linking prevention, treatment and recovery

Sustainability and Cultural Competence

Capacity Building• Offering technical assistance in populations we work with 

to build strength in their own programs

• Assessments, education  and curriculum development

• Implementation of basic evaluations and use of prevention models (logic models)

• Enhance implementations of innovative strategies, and improve individual and community well‐being

Improving Our Efforts

• Evaluation as part of planning process

• While planning program plan evaluation strategies and implement them at a higher level quantitatively and qualitatively

Nationally

• By supporting the Prevention Committee

• Standardize prevention, practice, research and policies when it comes to disordered gambling

• Include prevention in National support for education, messaging, resources

• Use of data to inform programs

US > Oregon > Lane County > Eugene

Julie HynesLane County Public Health &University of Oregon

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What we’re doing well: Integration

1. Making Evidence-Based Connections2. Increasing Awareness3. Focusing on Brain Development &

Technology4. Implementing Systems Level Work

What we do:Education.Training.Technical Assistance.

Key messages:Brain Development ResearchTechnology

How can we be more successful? Funding, Buy-In

• Many still don’t see problem gambling as an issue

• Low priority for primary prevention efforts

How can we Help on a national level?Funding, Buy-In

Prevention SymposiumSusan D. McLaughlin, M.P.A., C.P.P.

Primary Prevention Services CoordinatorState of Ct Department of

Mental Health & Addiction ServicesProblem Gambling Services

What We Do Well in ConnecticutAssessing Needs

Building Capacity of State & CommunitiesPlanning, Implementing & Evaluating Prevention Programing

1. Gambling Informed Treatment & Prevention:“DiGIn”: Disordered Gambling Integration Project w/ MH/SA TX;Prevention Initiative: Regional Gambling Awareness Teams.

2. Clear Message: Not Anti‐Gambling

3. Broad Base: Partners/Stakeholders/Evaluators

What Do We Needto be More Successful?

How NCPG Can Help

1. Work with SAMHSA: Move to ATODG through Inclusion

2. Consistent & Meaningful Advocate for Prevention 

Liz McCall

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling

• Collaboration with local Regional Action Councils Collect community data for needs assessment

• CT Healthy Campus InitiativeEffective and efficient use of resourcesEmpower institutions and citizens

• Coordinating prevention efforts across a wide range of partners

Engaging Partners Across Disciplines/Sectors

Assessment

Go Prevention!

‐Building the capacity of prevention through collaboration with existing programs, the gaming industry, and mental health service providers strengthening community programs and building self‐sustainability

‐Special populations i.e. Asian Pacific American, Criminal Justice, College, Military

‐Linking prevention, treatment and recovery

Sustainability and Cultural Competence

Capacity Building• Offering technical assistance in populations we work with 

to build strength in their own programs

• Assessments, education  and curriculum development

• Implementation of basic evaluations and use of prevention models (logic models)

• Enhance implementations of innovative strategies, and improve individual and community well‐being

Improving Our Efforts

• Evaluation as part of planning process

• While planning program plan evaluation strategies and implement them at a higher level quantitatively and qualitatively

Nationally

• By supporting the Prevention Committee

• Standardize prevention, practice, research and policies when it comes to disordered gambling

• Include prevention in National support for education, messaging, resources

• Use of data to inform programs

Prevention of Problem Gambling

Brittany R. Parham, PhDCarl Robertson, M.R.E., M.Div

July 9, 2015

What We Do Well?

• Local partnerships and collaboration– The Center for School Mental Health– The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem

Gambling

• Target diverse populations – Adapted Smart Choices

What We Need?

• Increase partnerships

• Evaluate and disseminate intervention efforts

• Expand reach of prevention activities – Teachers, students, and families

How Can the National Council on Problem Gambling Help?

• Grow and support development committee’s prevention efforts– Assist with development of assessment tools

• Needs assessment across diverse populations• Intervention effectiveness

• Disseminate tools, strategies and effective interventions