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All problem gambling programs must meet these requirements:
The Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon manages Oregon Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor certification. Visit the Problem Gambling Workforce Development page to learn more and find resources to help prepare for certification.
Visit the PG Net, Problem Gambling Program Training and Problem Gambling Resource Library pages for additional resources. Also see:
If you have any questions about these resources, please email the Problem Gambling Services team.
Community Readiness Assessment
Programs can use the Community Readiness Assessment Model to measure their community’s “readiness” level to address problem gambling.
Resources to Meet Contract Requirements
The documents below include the guidance and requirement on how to develop your 2026-2027 Problem Gambling Prevention Implementation Plan.
Use the Problem Gambling Prevention Data Collection System to submit reports to OHA.
To help you with reporting, you can also use the PG Prevention Quarterly Data Collection guide in the Resource Library below.
As part of contract requirements, all programs take part in a semi‑annual Prevention Program Check‑In to help support strong, consistent prevention efforts statewide. Check‑ins are usually held by conference call or webinar, with in‑person options when needed. The agenda is flexible and can be tailored to each program. Twice a year, the OHA Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist will send out a scheduling calendar with available times.
Draft Agenda
Training Requirements for Problem Gambling Prevention
To complete the Problem Gambling Prevention New Coordinator Training Series, coordinators must provide documentation that they have completed the Required Trainings for Oregon PG Prevention Providers bundle located on the ACORN training web site.
Resources
Procedure Codes and Rates
A link to the full rate sheet can be found in the "resources library" at the bottom of this web page.
Screening Tools
OHA PGS provides samples of various screening tools that have been researched in the field and can be used by your organization.
Screening is essential to support the assessment process and determine if a client needs gambling addition services. Refer to these links:
Resources for Contractual Requirements
Onboarding Supports
Service Elements
Other requirements under SE 81 are listed below and can be found in the Resource Library below:
Gambling Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (GBIRT) Toolkit
"Problem Gambling for Social Service Professionals” training series, Modules One through Three can be found under Training for Behavioral Health Providers and Allies section.
Toolkits and Other Resources
OHA PGS provides an array of toolkits to support your treatment work. Below is a list of toolkits that can be found in the searchable box below:
Training for Treatment Providers
Training for Behavioral Health Providers and Allies
OHA PGS Problem Gambling Training for Social Service Professionals Modules
Problem Gambling Treatment 101 for Behavioral Health Professionals
Working with Families in Problem Gambling Treatment
Gaming Disorder Resources
Expansion of Problem Gambling Services to include Gaming Disorder Memo
Gaming Disorder Treatment Guidance
Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form (IGDS9-SF)
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