This training focuses on addressing problem gambling as a preventable public health issue through community-led approaches. Historically, problem gambling efforts have been disconnected from initiatives grounded in equity and social justice. Therefore, partnerships and collaborations are essential to secure the resources needed to achieve shared goals.
Join EDC’s Digital Design Group to get expert feedback and practical improvements for your flyers, one-pagers, and more. Examine real examples, see what’s working, and walk away with clear, practical improvements you can apply immediately.
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Explore how communities can engage youth to work toward local policy changes. Using a case study, we will discuss how youth were successfully engaged in an alcohol policy change. We will share key considerations and tools for gaining public support for impactful local policies.
The social and structural determinants of health (SDOH) are the biggest drivers of health where people live, work, and play, and they have significant impacts on problem gambling. This virtual training will explore strategies for identifying and prioritizing SDOH issues, collecting and using data to inform health equity plans, and engaging authentically with community partners to facilitate change.
This interactive training will explore key concepts in centering health equity into our work, enhancing our cultural humility, understanding complex factors influencing community health, and examining the historical and policy influences shaping our communities today. Together, we will explore ways to apply these concepts to our work that will foster our mission of creating healthy environments for all.
If you, or a loved one, are experiencing problems with gambling and need support, call or visit gamblinghelplinema.org to speak with a trained specialist. Specialists are available 24/7. Services are free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.
Funded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services
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