Gambling Resources

Resources

Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-789-7777

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) is a non-profit organization focused on prevention, advocacy, and education to reduce the harm associated with gambling. CCPG also offers 24/7 helpline to provide support, resources, and referrals for those impacted by gambling related problems.

State-wide Responsible Gambling Marketing Campaign Responsible Play The CT Way a unified effort of Connecticut’s key stakeholders in the gaming and problem gambling communities to increase awareness of responsible gaming initiatives.Book the new Resource Van for your next event!

Connecticut Gambling Awareness Community & Leadership Teams website is where you will find resources, upcoming trainings, workshops and events, as well as opportunities to make gambling prevention a priority in your community. We encourage you to join the Gambling Awareness Team in your region and be sure to sign up for email notifications!

MCCA has dedicated resources to treat those suffering from problem gambling with the Bettor Choice Gambling Program. This is an outpatient gambling specific treatment program funded by the State of Connecticut. Outpatient Treatment for Problem Gambling Includes

individual, group, budget counseling for both gamblers and family members
psychiatric evaluation for both gamblers and family members
couples and family counseling

MCCA also provides short-term inpatient treatment for clients with a gambling problem at our McDonough House facility

For the complete listing of Bettor Choice Poviders statewide, click here

DMHAS Disordered Gambling Integration Initiative (DiGIn) Our regional partners Apex Community Care and McCall Behavioral Health Network are working toward increasing the capacity of substance use disorder and mental health treatment/recovery programs to address gambling and problem gambling through enhanced screening, assessment, awareness, intervention, recovery and health promotion strategies.

Gamblers Anonymous is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Visit to locate a meeting near you.

Gam-Anon is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of those with a gambling disorder.

Financial Literacy

The Western Connecticut Problem Gambling Awareness Team has identified Financial Literacy as a protective factor for problem gambling.

Read our newsletter with information on this topic. Click here to read more and to connect to resources you can share in your community!

Financial education is more than dollars and cents. It’s about establishing better spending habits, instilling confidence, and equipping the next generation with the

real-world skills to manage financial goals and milestones.

EVERFI’s online financial education curriculum, training, and support are completely free to K-12 educators. Click here to learn more.

Gambling & Youth

Gaming, and Gambling in Youth

Powered Up Player program helps youth:

- Develop healthy gaming habits

- Create a stronger balance with gaming, other responsibilites, and physical and mental health

- Maintain healthy relationships with peers and parents/caregivers

2 simple steps to get started!

1. Access the courses by clicking here

2. Create a username and password and you're ready to go!

Visit our YouTube channel to view the recording of our Powered Up Webinar.

From Common Sense Media:

4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits

Powered Up Courses

Keeping Video Gaming Healthy and Safe!

Take advantage of this FREE program for parents and youth.

The Powered Up Parent Program helps parents and caregivers:

- Better understand your child's video games

- Improve your relationship and communication with your gaming child

- Establish effective discipline stategies

Harm Reduction

Self-Exclusion

What is Self-Exclusion?

It is a harm-reduction tool which allows individuals the option to voluntarily exclude themselves from certain gambling activities.

When You Voluntary Self-Exclude...

Those who enroll in self exclusion are prohibited from collecting from a licensee or operator:

- Any winnings

- Recovering any losses

- Accepting complimentary gifts or services

- Any other thing of value

Enroll Online With the State

To place yourself on the Connecticut Gaming SelfExclusion List visit the Department of Consumer Protection's website

Download the Forms From the Tribal Casinos

To place yourself on the Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Self-Exclusion Lists download and complete the form available at the links above

Determine How Long the VSE Will Last

VSE options are irreversible after enacted so consider the options carefully.

- CT offers terms of 1 & 5 years or permanently.

- Mohegan Sun offers terms of 1 & 5 years.

- Foxwoods offers terms of 5 years or permanently.

When the VSE Term Ends

Once you've reached the end of your selected term, you can choose to renew your VSE or end it. If you have selected a term other than permanent, you will remain on the self-exclusion lists until you remove yourself.