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 43 outpatient treatment clinics across the state, 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.

• Meeting/Training Schedule
• Overview
• Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline Web Site
• Tools for Oregon Treatment Providers
• Tools for Oregon Prevention Providers
• Research and Data
• Recovery Support
• Resources
• Useful Links

Oregon invests over six 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 

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Oregon Problem Gambling Provider Directory 

The Oregon Gambling Helpline has launched a Web site with online features. This 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, a home-study program for people with less severe problems. 

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Problem Gambling Counselor Certification

• Problem Gambling Certification Application
• Problem Gambling Recertification Application  
• National (NCGC) Certification
• National (NCGC) Re-certification  

Assessments/Screening Tools

• Brief Bio-Social Gambling Screen (BBGS)
  Brief Bio-Social Gambling Screen (BBGS) in SPANISH
• Lie/Bet Questionnaire
• NORC DSM-IV Screen for Gambling Problems
• South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)

GPMS User

• GPMS Data Collection Manual Field Version
• Semi-Annual Satisfaction Survey
• Participant Locator Form
• Informed Consent Form
• Gambling Client Termination Abstracting Form
• Gambling Client Survey
• Gambling Client Enrollment Record Abstracting Form
• Family Client Termination Abstracting Form
• Family Client Survey
• Family Client Enrollment Abstracting Form

Spanish Language GPMS Forms

• Gambling Client Enrollment Survey
• Gambling Family Enrollment Survey
• Informed Consent for Follow-up

Program Development Consultants (PDC)

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. 

• Problem Gambling Program Development Consultants (PDC) Overview (PDF)
• Program Development Consultants Request Form (Word)

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OREGON 

• Oregon Problem Gambling Services
  • All Provider Meeting Presentation (April 28, 2011)
  • Biennial Meeting/Training Schedule for 2012-2013 
  • Lewis and Clark College's 30-hr Gambling Counselor Precertification Class (Get more information and/or sign up)

Problem Gambling Service Announcements (PDF files) 

See a complete history of Problem Gambling Service Announcements

• Nov. 2011
• Oct. 2011
• Sept. 2011
• Aug. 2011
• July 2011
• June 2011
• May 2011
• April 2011
• March 2011
• Feb. 2011
• Jan. 2011
• Dec. 2010
• Oct. 2010
• Sept. 2010

Service Elements/Oregon Administrative Rule

• Integrated Services and Support Rule
• Problem Gambling Prevention Services (A&D 80)
• Outpatient Problem Gambling Treatment Services (A&D 81)
• Client Finding Outreach Billing Guidelines (SE 81)

Oregon Revised Statutes

• 409.430 Gambling Addiction Programs; Advisory Committee
• 409.435 Problem Gambling Treatment Fund
• 461.549 Use of Video Lottery Proceeds for Treatment of Gambling-Related Behavioral Problems

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• Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator Resource Web Page
• 2010 Oregon Problem Gambling Community Resource Guide

Research and Program Data

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.  

• Oregon Student Wellness Survey
• 2011 Oregon Problem Gambling Services Data Book

  • Brief 

  • Full version 

• 2009 Oregon Gambling Programs Evaluation Update - Oregon DHS-AMH Problem Gambling Services
• 2008-09 Oregon Problem Gambling Data by County
• 2008 Oregon Gambling Programs Evaluation Update (Moore) 
• 2008 Oregon Youth and Their Parents: Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence and Attitudes Report (Volberg, Hedberg, Moore)
• 2006 Prevalence of Disordered Gambling Among Adults in Oregon: A Replication Study (Moore)
• 2002 Etiology of Pathological Gambling (Moore and Jadlos) 
• 2001 Prevalence of Disordered Gambling Among Adults in Oregon: A secondary Analysis of Data (Moore)
• 2001 Older Adult Gambling in Oregon: An Epidemiological Survey (Moore)
• 1997-2000 Changes in Gambling and Problem Gambling in Oregon: Results from a Replication Study (Volberg)
• 1998 Adolescent Gambling in Oregon (Carlson and Moore) 
• 1997 Gambling and Problem Gambling in Oregon (Volberg)   

Help line call data

• Aug. 2011
• July 2011
• April 2011
• July 2010-2011
• July 2009-2010
• Nov. 2010
• Sept. 2010
• See past call data

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• Oregon Gamblers Anonymous Meetings
• Gam-Anon Meetings
• Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery - "To speak for those affected by problem gambling: Advocate, educate, promote recovery"  
  • Meetings are every other Monday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the ACCBO Office Building, 2054 N Vancouver, Portland, OR 97227. For More Information e-mail:  PGVoices@comcast.net
• Problem Gambling Recovery Story: Father gets his life back with help from DHS

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  2011 Calendar

• 2010 Oregon Problem Gambling Community Resource Guide
• Problem Gambling Resource List
• Addition Messenger
  • Gambling: The Hidden Addiction (Part 1)
  • Screening and Treatment (Part 2)
  • Recovery and Resources (Part 3)
    • Gambling: The Hidden Addiction (Part 1) (Spanish version)
    • Screening and Treatment (Part 2) (Spanish version)
    • Recovery and Resources (Part 3) (Spanish version)
• Problem Gambling Research Literature Review/Database - a synopses project that provides gambling research literature for researchers, practitioners, policy makers, government agencies and website users.
• Useful links
  • 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.

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