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Problem Gambling Technical Assistance and Training ProjectThe gambling industry has an enormous impact on California’s economy and residents. The 53 tribal casinos, 95 card rooms, horse racetracks, and state lottery games generate approximately $4 billion per year of revenue, and this number is expected to rise to $10 billion by 2010. This rapidly growing industry results in a wide range of psycho-social and economic issues for individuals and families. Through a contract awarded by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP), Office of Problem Gambling (OPG), we provide technical assistance and training in the area of problem gambling prevention throughout the State of California. The purpose of this project is to educate the public and train a broad range of service providers, government agency personnel, and community leaders to help prevent and/or treat problem gambling. All services are offered free of charge. In order to implement and monitor this project, we have created a Project Consortium. At the core of the Consortium are six Program Partners:
To inquire about problem gambling technical assistance and training services, or if individuals are interested in becoming a trainer, please contact: Ford H. Kuramoto, DSW, LCSW The California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) Announces the Launch of the California Problem Gambling Treatment Service Program (CPGTSP)The Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) in partnership with UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP) is proud to announce the launch of the California Problem Gambling Treatment Service Program (CPGTSP). For the first time in California’s history, OPG will establish a state funded treatment program. The CPGTSP will create a treatment provider network that will increase the number of individual therapists who specialize in treating California residents and their families troubled by problem and pathological gambling issues. Providers accepted into the CPGTSP will be eligible to receive reimbursement on a fee for service basis. OPG is currently recruiting licensed therapists: Medical Doctorate (MD); Psychiatric Doctorate (PsyD); Psychological Doctorate (PhD); Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); Master’s in Social Work (MSW); or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). To become an authorized provider therapists will be required to attend state funded training focusing on the treatment of problem and pathological gamblers. Training will increase the gambling specific knowledge and skill level of licensed therapists who are interested in treating California’s problem and pathological gamblers and their families. Therapists who meet the below listed criteria must submit the attached application to UGSP for admittance into the training. Due to limited space, admittance into the trainings will be on a first come first serve basis.
CPGTSP participants will not be charged a registration fee for training. Participants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. Therapists who are in the process of acquiring one of the listed licenses may submit an application for review. Applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis, and therapists may be admitted into training prior to licensure, however, to seek reimbursement for services as an authorized provider the therapist must have a license. The CPGTSP will initiate services in four pilot regions: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. These regions are not geographically bound to city or county lines. The scheduled dates and locations are listed below:
After completion of training, a therapist who meets criteria to become an authorized provider will be eligible to receive fee for service reimbursement from the state. If you would like further information please call (916) 327-8611 or email opg@adp.ca.gov.
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