Resources

An Introduction to the Essential Elements for an Effective Problem Gambling Framework (EPGF): A Strategic Decision Support Tool, developed by EDC and Omni Institute, presents a strategic decision support tool for public health leaders. As the gambling industry continues to evolve rapidly across the United States, public health systems must respond with agility to address and mitigate the harms associated with problem gambling. The tool is designed to guide state problem gambling leaders in building and strengthening a comprehensive infrastructure for prevention, treatment, and recovery

In 2020-21, Prevention Solutions@EDC provided training and technical assistance to prevention practitioners across the country, on topics ranging from coalition leadership and sustainability planning to the social determinants of health and intersection of prevention and recovery.

States and communities have begun developing systemic supports to address the related problems of problem gambling and substance misuse in a coordinated way. Prevention Solutions@EDC is collaborating with Iowa’s Department of Public Health to prepare for this important work.

This flyer describes the Problem Gambling training that Prevention Solutions can provide.

When the onset of Covid-19 prevented New York’s Division of Prevention and Problem Gambling from doing in-person strategic planning, PS@EDC developed a virtual alternative that was both engaging and productive.

Join Prevention Solutions at EDC as we explore problem gambling within the broader societal context, including individual, community, and societal factors, the relationship of problem gambling to other problems, and populations at greatest risk.