With expanded access to gambling, many communities are not aware of the potential harms associated with problem gambling, the populations that are disproportionately affected, and the importance of using a public health approach grounded in equity to address it. This introductory training explores the importance of protecting and improving community health, problem gambling concepts and terminology, risk and protective factors, at-risk groups, and connections with related health issues.

Location: Springfield Technical Community College | 1 Armory St, Corridan Room, Springfield, MA 01105

The training will be from 9 am – 12 pm, and lunch from 12-1 pm. Enjoy a light breakfast to start the day and a hearty lunch—both free for all participants!

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The landscape of preventing problem gambling requires that we lead with evidence-based models. This training will describe Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and Diffusion of Innovations as evidence-based models. Participants will learn how to incorporate these evidence-based models into problem gambling prevention programming.

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The social 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 to identify and prioritize SDOH issues, how to collect and use data to inform health equity plans, and how to engage authentically with community partners to facilitate change.

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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.

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With expanded access to gambling, many communities are not aware of the potential harms associated with problem gambling, the populations that are disproportionally affected, and the importance of using a public health approach that is grounded in equity to address problem gambling. This introductory training will explore the importance of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, problem gambling concepts and terminology, variables associated with an increased risk or a lower likelihood of problem gambling, groups at risk for developing problem gambling, and connections with related health issues.

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