Problem Gambling Training for the Work You Do
Explore online courses developed with support from the Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services (OHA PGS).
Training & Continuing Education
On-Demand | Real-Time | 100% Online
OHA PGS has funded the development of a wide range of free, on-demand trainings for treatment providers, prevention professionals, peer specialists, supervisors, and other behavioral health professionals. Explore the categories below to find courses that match your interests, professional role, and continuing education needs.
Approved for CE Hours
by state, national, and international organizations
Most ACORN-developed courses are approved for continuing education by MHACBO, IPGGC, and/or NBCC. OHA-developed courses are approved by MHACBO. Accreditation and continuing education information for each course is provided on the individual course page. Certificates of Completion are made available on the Student Dashboard upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Course Bundles
Curated collections of ACORN and OHA courses for peers, prevention specialists, supervisors, and problem gambling treatment providers.
Certification
On-demand and real-time courses recommended by OHA PGS for meeting MHACBO requirements for Certified Gambling Addiction Counselors (CGAC).
Treatment
ACORN and OHA PGS courses covering assessment, treatment approaches, clinical skills, and other aspects of problem gambling treatment. Free of charge, available on demand.
Working with Families
ACORN courses introducing family therapy concepts and practical approaches for engaging families and important others in problem gambling treatment. Free of charge, available on demand.
Supervision
ACORN trainings addressing the clinical, administrative, relational, and sociocultural dimensions of problem gambling treatment supervision. Free of charge, available on demand.
Prevention
OHA PGPS courses addressing foundational knowledge, strategies, and practices for problem gambling prevention. Free of charge, available on demand.
General Interest Webinars
OHA PGS webinars exploring a range of topics related to problem gambling, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Free of charge, available on demand.
Designed for helping professionals like you
with Oregonians in mind, and available to learners around the world.
These trainings were developed 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. Students and members of the general public may find them useful and interesting as well.
Supporting problem gambling prevention and treatment
as part of Oregon’s commitment to accessible, culturally responsive services.
OHA works with partners across the state to support accessible, culturally responsive problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery services. These free trainings and webinars are part of that commitment—helping professionals build knowledge and skills that support individuals, families, and communities.
Accessible
to learners of varying abilities.
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].
