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Problem Gambling Requirements and Resources

Program Requirements

All problem gambling programs must meet these requirements:

Web part (OARs, SE and guideline statements)

Prevention Resources

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


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Onboarding Support


​​Implementat​i​​on Plans

Please use the resources located here for guidance and requirements on how to develop your 2025-2026 Problem Gambling Prevention Implementation Plan.

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


Reporting T​​ools

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.​


Technical As​​​sistance/Pr​ogram Development

Service Element 80 requires local prevention programs to participate in at least one Technical Assistance/Program Development Visit in a three-year period.  The Problem Gambling Prevention Technical Assistance Visit Toolkit and Schedule are located in the Resource Library below. These visits:

  • Are a collaborative process for all participants, and 
  • Provide guidance and assistance to help your organization implement problem gambling prevention strategies within the communities your program serves.​
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​To complete the Problem Gambling Prevention New Coordinator Training Series, coordinators must provide documentation that they have completed the following trainings offered or approved by OHA.

Trainings on ACOR​N:​

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Treatment Resources

The Oregon Problem Gambling Services Procedure Codes and Rates documents list the codes providers may use to bill for treatment services during their contract period, as well as:
  • ​Documentation requirements
  • Coverage criteria and limitation​​​s

A link to the full rate sheet can be found in the "resources library" at the bottom of this web page.  ​

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:

Screening tool for Adolscents:

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​

  • Referral Pathways Implementation 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.  



Training

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