Prevention Showcase: 2016 National Conference on Problem Gambling
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- 1. PREVENTIONShowcase
- 2. BANK ON YOUR FUTURE: PROBLEM GAMBLING & FINANCIAL
LITERACY Rayallen Bergman Vote: #1
- 3. BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, FOUND RECOVERY: UTILIZING PEERS IN
OUTREACH WORK Wes Wood, Sharon Williams, Kitty Martz Vote: #2
- 4. VPGR.net 503-486-7377
- 5. Learn about: VPGRs HOPE Program Problem gambling and Oregons
unique issues Improving overall quality of life and treatment
outcomes by consistently including gambling assessment in groups
and sessions
- 6. We Help promote recovery We offer our life experience as a
learning Opportunity to those new to recovery We coach Perseverance
and offer support We Educate about problem gambling, programs and
sources of recovery support
- 7. Have maintained long term abstinence (minimum 2 years) Took
a 40 hour class (next: March 2-4, 2016) Am an independent
contractor through VPGR Challenges: Client referrals Recruiting new
peer mentors (cultural/age) Uncharted Roles for embedded mentors at
agencies
- 8. National Conference on Problem Gambling July 20, 2013
- 9. The purpose of VPGR is to provide consumers of problem
gambling services with a more central and viable voice. The
objectives of VPGR are to: educate the public and decision makers
through first- hand accounts of the impact of problem gambling.;
become a dynamic force in formulating public policy; serve as a
watchdog for consumers of services.
- 10. In 2008, the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling (OCPG)
received a mini-grant from the Oregon Department of Human Services
(DHS) to create a community action group addressing problem
gambling. Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery had its first meeting
in September 2008. Organization based in Portland Obtained 501c3
non-profit status 2013
- 11. have been directly impacted by problem gambling (problem
gamblers, their family members, their friends); are looking to
serve their community, promote recovery, and educate others about
problem gambling; believe in creating positive change through
volunteering; are willing to be a voice, face, or helping hand for
problem gambling awareness.
- 12. Twice monthly 2nd Monday Action Meeting 4th Monday
Community Meeting New participant orientation prior to meeting
Dinner and socializing first 20 minutes Loosely follow Roberts
Rules of Order
- 13. To speak for those affected by problem gambling: Advocate,
educate, and promote recovery. To improve the health of Oregonians
by educating others about gambling and problem gambling, promoting
recovery, advocating to state and local government on behalf of
problem gamblers and their families, and increasing community
awareness of problem gambling.
- 14. 1. Developing Organizational Infrastructure 2. Educating
Others about Gambling and Problem Gambling 3. Promoting Recovery 4.
Advocating to State and Local Government 5. Increasing Community
Awareness
- 15. Formed Board Strategic plan Bylaws Website & print
materials Federally recognized 501c3 status
- 16. Develop a community of advocates; Empower members through
education, training, and affiliation (i.e., social capital); Form
alliances with other like-minded organizations; Strategically
develop relationships with influential people; Seek opportunities
to inform policy; Take initiative.
- 17. Prompted Senator Merkley to Introduce the Comprehensive
Problem Gambling Act; Helped authorization of full 1% via testimony
to state legislative committees & DHS/OHA budget forums;
Steered Oregon Lottery away from using two advertising campaigns
viewed as inappropriate; Petitioned DHS/OHA regarding cuts to
residential gambling treatment; Four legislative bills have been
introduced on behalf of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery;
Advocated to media, particularly the Oregonian, to cover issues
related to problem gambling.
- 18. Developing Problem Gambling Recovery Mentor Programs,
Developed OHA Approved Training curriculum, Partner with ACCBO to
develop certification, Trained two groups of PG Recovery Mentors;
Obtained FY14 grant to develop strategies to increase PG Recovery
Mentor utilization; Will begin pilot demonstration project to
deploy PG Recovery Mentors as education specialists.
- 19. Free for people living or receiving gambling treatment
(currently, only in Multnomah County) Valuable addition to
professional treatment and/or community support groups Antidote to
addiction is not abstinence its connection.
- 20. Challenges for Oregon Problem gambling is associated with
mental health and addiction issues Why we need to be concerned
- 21. 1. 12,000 Machines in 2400 venues, e.g. Delis - location is
most significant 89% of gamblers entering treatment use machines 2.
$1 billion biannual budget Oregon Lottery 3. 1% towards treatment
and prevention 4. 80,000 estimated disordered gamblers (2.6% of
adults) 5. Variability in enrollment and retention
- 22. Studies have found that problem gamblers infrequently seek
help. (Appx 3% per year) Bridgeway is unique that it has a
treatment team. Need to consistently gauge for client need.
Assessment tool range to choose from.
- 23. Gambling can impact recovery from other addiction and
mental health issues 1. People who have an addiction and/or mental
health history are more likely to develop a gambling problem. 2. If
a person has a gambling problem, their risk of relapsing on drugs
or alcohol increases. 3. Addiction switching does and can happen.
4. Recovery is harder when living with or associating with an
active problem gambler.
- 24. Initial assessment and continuously/consistently Invite
Gambling Outreach team to groups Create a dialogue that includes
loved ones
- 25. Visit: http://vpgr.net/ Email: PGVoices@comcast.net
- 26. BIRTH OF A PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Stacey
Frohnapfel-Hasson Vote: #3
- 27. RESPONSIBLEGAMBLING STARTSHERE. GAMBLING PROBLEM?
1-800-589-9966 THE95PERCENT.ORGGAMBLING PROBLEM? 1-800-589-9966
THE95PERCENT.ORG
- 28. GAMBLING PROBLEM? 1-800-589-9966 THE95PERCENT.ORG Build
community readiness and awareness of problem gambling issues
Increase outreach campaigns to accomplish above RECOMMENDATIONS:
From the Community, Clients & Professionals Gambling Issues
Awareness Survey Asked questions before campaign began (3/15) 444
responses 47/88 counties represented = Ages 22 70
- 29. What do these images say to you?
- 30. WHAT ISTHE 95% GAMBLING PROBLEM? 1-800-589-9966
THE95PERCENT.ORG In a 2012 Ohio study, it was shown that of those
who gamble, 95% gamble responsibly. GOALS: Create awareness of
problem gambling Develop an understanding of what responsible
gambling looks like Help people recognize the signs of high-risk
gambling and addiction Provide info on how to get help Targeted
toward influencers Offers a take the quiz assessment
- 31. Heavy on social marketing; digital display ads, targeted
sports ads, FB, pay-per-click & Twitter Community Toolkit for
local buy-in Mobile geo-fencing near states casino venues
Billboards in major markets Statewide radio 7,000 quizzes taken All
analytics performing 3-5 x better than national avgs. CAMPAIGN
TACTICS & METRICS
- 32. KEEPING IT FRESH!
- 33. STACKING THE CARDS AGAINST PROBLEM GAMBLING Michael
Chevalier Vote: #4
- 34. The Luckiest Grandpa
- 35. The Luckiest Grandpa Play put on by 18 kids Ages 8-16 Took
a 10 minute play activity The Luckiest Grandma from You Want to Bet
Received permission from the publisher to modify the program and
perform the program
- 36. Participating Organizations Preferred Systems, Inc. Erie
School District Erie Housing Authority Erie Playhouse WQLN Public
Television
- 37. Logistics Began working on play in January of 2015
Performed in May of 2015 Took a 10 minute play activity The
Luckiest Grandma from You Want to Bet Received permission from the
publisher to modify the program and perform the program Expanded
the program to 50 minutes Supervised and directed by two staff from
the Erie Playhouse, staff from the Erie Housing Authority and
prevention staff from Preferred Systems.
- 38. Funding The Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Programs Pennsylvania Council of Compulsive Gamblers The Erie
School District WQLN Preferred Systems, Inc.
- 39. The Event Three productions In excess of 600 children from
the Erie School District, the Benjamin R. Wiley Community Charter
School, and 150+ adults attending the evening program.
- 40. Community Response It was greeted with much acclaim in the
local media and with the various agencies, organizations, and
schools in which the actors attend afterschool programs where we
present our Gambling Prevention programs
- 41. THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: MODEL FOR
COMMUNITY CHANGE Mui Mui Hin McCormick Vote: #5
- 42. Asian Pacific American Ambassadors Program Model for
Community Change
- 43. Identifying Areas or Populations of Concern Research
suggests cultures of Asian decent have higher rates of disordered
gambling. Currently, we do not have the culturally appropriate
capacity to treat Asian Pacific American (APA) clients through our
Bettor Choice programs. APA ethnic groups seldom reach out for help
outside the community due to stigma and cultural barriers.
- 44. Finding Champions and Key Stakeholders Asian Pacific
American Affairs Commission (Commission on Equity and Opportunity)
DMHAS, Problem Gambling Services Connecticut Council on Problem
Gambling Regional Action Councils Asian Pacific American
Ambassadors (Laotian, Vietnamese, Japanese)
- 45. The Asian Pacific American Ambassador Program Model for
Community Change Recruited APA Community Leaders to become
Ambassadors in the Summer 2015 DMHAS Trained with 25 hours of
Gambling Specific Continuing Education Credits Facilitator and
Participant Guides were created for Community Conversations:
Gambling Awareness (adapted an evidence-based model) Program
evaluation is on-going (data collected from pre & post surveys)
Hosted 3 Community Conversation with APA groups with Interpretation
Compensation for work and reimbursement for mileage and
supplies
- 46. The Asian Pacific American Ambassador Program Model for
Community Change Community Conversations Gambling Awareness Guide
Instructions Welcome / Why were here How gambling impacts our
communities Making Connections Building relationships; thoughts on
gambling Discussing Challenges Challenges in educating people on
facts of gambling Understanding Problem Gambling Myths vs. Facts
about Problem Gambling
- 47. The Asian Pacific American Ambassador Program Model for
Community Change Community Conversations Gambling Awareness Guide
Opportunities to Talk about Our Challenges Recognizing warning
signs How Are We Responding to the Challenges Strengths /
weaknesses to help individuals affected How to Support People Who
Have gambling Problems Ideas to take action Next Steps / Closing /
Evaluations Future projects with the group
- 48. THE TECH-SAVVY PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL Amanda Burke Vote:
#6
- 49. Powerpoint Templates Page 52 Powerpoint Templates The Tech
Savvy Prevention Professional Amanda Burke, Ph.D., CTRS, CHES
Townhall II Kent, Ohio
- 50. Powerpoint Templates Page 53 Key Terms TECHNOLOGY
Advancements in the methods and tools we use to solve problems or
achieve a goal (Center for Teaching and Learning, 2016) Low Tech
High Tech
- 51. Powerpoint Templates Page 54 Key Terms TECH SAVVY Well
informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology
- 52. Powerpoint Templates Page 55 Why Incorporate Technology
Interrelationships among technology, learners, and pedagogy
Technology can change the way participants receive and communicate
their understanding of information presented Can assist with
assessing and evaluating (reallythe whole SPF process) Can appeal
to different learning styles Information dissemination and skill
development can be more active and cooperative
- 53. Powerpoint Templates Page 56 OUTCOMES FIRST, Technology
Second 1) What are you trying to accomplish (engagement,
assessment, evaluation, learning styles, levity, etc.)? 2) Does the
time to learn/implement enhance learning (cost/benefit)? 3)
Resources (internet, projector, smart phones, etc.) 4) Do all
participants have access/ability to participate? 5) Is it age,
developmentally, and culturally appropriate?
- 54. Powerpoint Templates Page 57
- 55. Powerpoint Templates Page 58 THERUNNINGMAN CHALLENGE
- 56. YOU(th) DECIDE UNDERAGE GAMBLING PREVENTION IN NEW YORK
STATE Jaime Costello Vote: #7
- 57. New York Council on Problem Gambling Jaime D. Costello
(518) 867-4084 JCostello@NYProblemGambling.org
- 58. Project History
- 59. Activities & Stakeholders
- 60. OUTCOME: Increased Awareness of Key Media Literacy Facts 0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% What is media literacy?
Creation of advertisements Face to Face Outreach
- 61. OUTCOME: Increase Awareness of Common Misperceptions of
Gambling 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Loss over time
Skill Good luck charms Outreach
- 62. OUTCOME: Build Capacity and Reduce Access 145 Meetings 350
Community Leaders 110 Resolutions/ Letters of Support 25 Underage
Gambling Policies
- 63. The opportunity to work with so many community partners and
learn from other organizations statewide has been an unexpected
benefit and opportunity through this project. -Local YOU(th) Decide
Provider
- 64. PREVENTIONShowcase