The Problem Gambling Awareness Program at Prevention Insights addresses the important issue of gambling addiction across the lifespan. Our mission is to improve the support and resources available to those affected by problem gambling and to advance the state of research surrounding it. Our work includes:
For more information on how we can help your organization or community address issues of addiction, including disordered gambling treatment and prevention, please contact Mary Lay, Problem Gambling Awareness Program Manager, or visit our website.
The Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program (IPGAP) provides many of these services in Indiana to a variety of audiences including counselors, therapists, prevention practitioners, those in recovery, families, and the general public.
IPGAP collects resources, including journals, monographs, curricula and statistical data on problem gambling; reviews available literature and curricula; analyze local and commercial data to generate reports; conduct research leading to publications; develop and distribute educational materials; and serve as a resource for references and contact information.
It also supports the delivery of evidence-based treatment for disordered gamblers enrolled in both public and privately funded treatment. IPGAP provides support through live and online training, provider resources and technical assistance on policy and treatment program development. IPGAP staff has provided training on disordered gambling and related addiction issues to hundreds of Hoosiers.
