Problem Gambling Services
online trainings and courses developed for treatment providers and peer specialists around the world with funding by Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services
Accredited Courses
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is accredited by MHACBO to provide continuing education.
OHA Problem Gambling Services (PGS) offers online trainings, courses, and webinars for mental health and prevention providers. All offerings are available on-demand, free of charge. There are five main categories of trainings, courses, and webinars: 1) certification, 2) treatment, 3) work with families, 4) prevention, and 5) general interest topics relevant to problem gambling. Learners are invited to review all categories or to select the one that best meets their interests and continuing education needs.
Certification
On-demand and real-time courses recommended by Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services to meet Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) requirements for Certified Gambling Addiction Counselors (CGAC).
Treatment
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services courses on the treatment of problem gambling and gambling disorder.
Working with Families
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services online courses introduce family therapy concepts and offer a guided tour for how to engage families and important others in problem gambling treatment.
Supervision
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services trainings on supervision of problem gambling and gambling disorder treatment.
Prevention
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Prevention Services courses on problem gambling prevention.
General
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services webinars on general topics related to problem gambling.
Target Audience
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services trainings have been designed with Oregonians in mind, and they are available to learners around the world.
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services online trainings, courses, and webinars are designed for gambling disorder treatment providers; Certified Gambling Addiction Counselors (CGAC); Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC); other mental health providers; gambling recovery peers; mental health treatment supervisors and consultants; prevention providers; and agency administrators and program managers.
National Leader
Oregon is a national leader in preventing and treating gambling related problems, promoting informed and balanced attitudes, and protecting vulnerable groups.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), in collaboration with its partners, provides free prevention and treatment services for individuals with gambling problems and for their concerned others. To ensure systemwide access to culturally-responsive services that are respectful and empowering, OHA offers a variety of thoughtfully-designed online trainings, courses, and webinars to mental health treatment and prevention providers. OHA course offerings are available on-demand, free of charge for Oregonians and for learners around the world.
Accessibility
OHA PGS strives to ensure accessibility.
Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services online trainings, courses, and webinars, or their content, will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact PGS Support at [email protected].
