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Problem Gambling Requirements and Resources

Program Requirements

All problem gambling programs must meet these requirements:

Oregon Administrative Rules

Service Element/Contract Language

Certification Information

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.

Problem Gambling Program Resources

Visit the PG Net, Problem Gambling Workforce Development and Problem Gambling Resource Library pages for additional resources. Also see Problem Gambling Data and Reports.

If you have any questions about these resources, please email the Problem Gambling Services team.

Prevention

​Programs can use the Community Readiness Assessment Model to measure their community's “readiness" level to address problem gambling.

​Problem gambling prevention is available in almost every county in Oregon. 

Problem gambling community-based prevention and education programs are directed at avoiding or reducing the emotional, physical, social, legal and financial consequences of problem gambling for the individual, family and community across the lifespan. 

Community-based prevention services, also known as population-based prevention, include any kind of planned strategy or group of strategies (including programs, policies, and laws) designed to delay age of first engagement in gambling behaviors, prevent gambling related harms, and promote health and wellness. 

 Problem gambling prevention efforts can be stand alone or infused into alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention systems, or other prevention efforts such as suicide prevention that increases awareness that problem gambling is a serious public health concern. Problem gambling and gambling disorders have life-long effects that include high cost to individuals, families, healthcare systems, and communities. There are clear windows of opportunity to prevent gambling disorder and gambling related harms before they occur

Problem Gamb​ling Prevention Coordinator Getting Start​ed Guide


Implementation Plans

2025-2026

2026-2027

The documents below include the guidance and requirement on how to develop your 2026-2027 Problem Gambling Prevention Implementation Plan.

Reporting Tools

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.

Semi-Annual Check-Ins

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

​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.  ​


Treatment

​OHA 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:

For Adolscents:

For Gaming Screens: 

Problem gambling treatment includes individual, group, and family therapy as well as peer services in outpatient and residential settings. 

  • ​All Oregonians can access services virtually through telehealth or in person in almost every county. 
  • Services are no-cost for those who gamble and their important others for up to a year. 
  • Concerned others can receive services independently of their person who gambles, as they may be needing and ready for support before the person gambling is ready for help. 

Clients access treatment through their local agency, through the statewide problem gambling helpline (1- 877-MY-LIMIT / 1-844-TU-VALES), or through the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource website (www.opgr.org).

  • ​The website provides information on warning signs of problem gambling, a list of Gamblers Anonymous 12-step meetings by area, and contact information for all treatment programs across the state. A no-cost, 60-day reside
  • ntial option is available at Bridgeway Santiam House in Salem for those who need a higher level of care. 
  • Culturally specific services are available statewide for Latine, Asian, Black, Native American, and LGBTQIA2S+ populations. 

Asking for help and entering treatment services can be daunting and scary, so programs are encouraged to provide an appointment with a problem gambling trained counselor within 5 days of client contact. Minimal paperwork is required in the first 30 days as clients may be in crisis or need more information about services before deciding whether to enroll in treatment


​For a complete list of online Problem Gambling related trainings, visit the ACORN training web site.​  ​

​Consent form:
Follow Up Survey Questions: PDF

Helpful Resources:
The following two materials can be ordered from the PGS Materials Order Form"
Follow up Project Challenges and Recommendations.docx

Principal Researcher: Paige Vazquez
  • ​Phone:  503-270-3902
  • Email:  PG_Tx_Evaluation@problemgamblingsolutions.com
  • Fax:  1-503-270-3980​