If You or Someone You Know is Struggling with Problem Gambling, there are Resources Available
CCPG FREE 24/7 Helpline: 1-888-789-7777 National Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET
CT Problem Gambling Services Gambler’s Anonymous: 1-855-2CALLGA
Region 2 Gambling Awareness Team
Our goal is to raise awareness to understand and address problem gambling by:
Integrating gambling awareness into all prevention programs in the region across the lifespan
Gathering region-specific community awareness and readiness data
Providing gambling-specific educational presentations and trainings
Engaging youth in the implementation of peer-to-peer education that addresses gambling awareness
To join the team, fill out this form!
2025-26 Region 2 Gambling Awareness Team Meeting Schedule:
To register, email Brailee at bwhan@bhcare.org
Tuesday, February 24th - Minutes Here
Thursday, May 14th from 2:00-3:00 via Teams
Thursday, August 20th from 2:00-3:00 via Teams
Thursday, November 19th from 11:30-1:30 in person
Location TBD!
Current Initiatives:
Gambling Disorder and the Public Health Response: Prevention is the Best Form of Treatment
Wednesday, April 8 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Middletown. Register here!
For a full list of events, visit gamblingawarenessct.org or ccpg.org
If you have any questions, please contact Brailee Whan, Gambling Awareness Team Coordinator, at bwhan@bhcare.org.
2025 Youth Gambling Showcase Project:
To request a training, fill out this form.
For PGAM this year, municipal leaders in Seymour, Milford, North Haven, New Haven, Middletown, Essex, Derby, North Branford, Cromwell, Portland, and West Haven issued official proclamations declaring March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Regional Gambling Awareness Team extends a huge thank you to leaders across the region for the support and recognition of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month!
More Helpful Resources!
For more information about problem gaming prevention, visit Connecticut – Gambling & Gaming (ctgamblingandgaming.org).
If you’d like to request the Problem Gambling Awareness Van for your event, visit Responsible Gambling – Responsible Gambling Tips (responsibleplayct.org).
For more information about other Regional Awareness Teams, visit Gambling Awareness Connecticut (gamblingawarenessct.org).
What Have We Been Up To?
Regional Gambling Awareness Team Coordinators from all 5 regions at the PGAM Kickoff Event in Hamden
APW Staff Members Brailee and Anya at the VA Wellness Fair in Orange
Resources & Handouts
For other handouts, visit the CCPG site.
