Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling

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The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) promotes healthy and informed choices regarding gambling and problem gambling through public awareness, education, prevention, peer recovery support, research and public policy.

✨ Today, You Can — Take the Leap ✨The New Year is the perfect time to reflect and reset.If gambling feels like it’s taki...
01/03/2026

✨ Today, You Can — Take the Leap ✨
The New Year is the perfect time to reflect and reset.
If gambling feels like it’s taking control of your life, today you can take a leap toward clarity.

Take a free, private self-assessment to understand better where you stand:
https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/self-evaluation/

Do you need to talk to someone right now?
📞 Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER — free, confidential help available 24/7 for Maryland residents.

Change begins with one small step — or one brave leap. 💙

FREE Clinical Webinar!Understanding the connection between gambling and domestic violence is essential for effective, tr...
01/02/2026

FREE Clinical Webinar!
Understanding the connection between gambling and domestic violence is essential for effective, trauma-informed care. Join us for Understanding the Link Between Gambling and Domestic Violence: A Guide for Clinicians to explore how gambling behaviors can intersect with domestic violence — including economic abuse and coercive control — and how to better support survivors.

🗓 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 12 PM
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/trainings/understanding-the-link-between-gambling-and-domestic-violence-a-guide-for-clinicians/

📍 Hosted by The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling
Presented By: Kristen Beall LCSW-C, ICGC-II, CAC-AD, Clinical Manager
📚 Earn 1.5 CEUs while enhancing your skills in recognizing and responding to complex client needs.
National Council on Problem Gambling

The earlier a child is exposed to gambling, the more likely they are to have a gambling problem later in life. One way c...
12/29/2025

The earlier a child is exposed to gambling, the more likely they are to have a gambling problem later in life.
One way children can be exposed to gambling is by receiving a lottery product as a holiday gift.
This year, . Lottery products aren’t for kids.
https://helpmygamblingproblem.org/gift-responsibly-2025/

✨ Wishing you peace, joy & strength this Christmas season.The holidays can be joyful—but also stressful, especially for ...
12/25/2025

✨ Wishing you peace, joy & strength this Christmas season.
The holidays can be joyful—but also stressful, especially for those dealing with gambling challenges or recovery. 💛
If you or a loved one needs someone to talk to, help is always here. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) anytime — free & confidential.
Maryland Problem Gambling Center

👉 Visit mdproblemgambling.com for support, resources, and hope this holiday season.

Big Powerball jackpots can add excitement to the Christmas season—but keep perspective.The lottery is entertainment, not...
12/24/2025

Big Powerball jackpots can add excitement to the Christmas season—but keep perspective.
The lottery is entertainment, not income, and not a Christmas gift.
Please remember to play responsibly.

https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/

Have recent changes in government assistance impacted you?Help is available!Food, housing, utilities, employment, childr...
12/22/2025

Have recent changes in government assistance impacted you?
Help is available!
Food, housing, utilities, employment, children’s needs - dial 211 or https://211md.org/
Emotional and Mental Health – dial 988 or https://988lifeline.org/

And remember, gambling is not a financial solution.

Concerns about gambling behavior?
CALL 1-800-GAMBLER
https://helpmygamblingproblem.org/

Maryland Department of Health Office of Su***de Prevention

Did you know? Adolescents have more than twice the risk of developing a serious problem with gambling as the general adu...
12/20/2025

Did you know? Adolescents have more than twice the risk of developing a serious problem with gambling as the general adult population.
This holiday season, . Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.
https://helpmygamblingproblem.org/gift-responsibly-2025/
National Council on Problem Gambling

Children who have early exposure to gambling, including lottery tickets, are four times more likely to develop a gamblin...
12/18/2025

Children who have early exposure to gambling, including lottery tickets, are four times more likely to develop a gambling problem.
Whether you’re wrapping a present for Hanukkah or celebrating another winter holiday, one thing remains the same across all traditions: Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.
https://helpmygamblingproblem.org/gift-responsibly-2025/
National Council on Problem Gambling

There is still time to register for our next webinar that starts tomorrow at 10 am.Join us for “Crossing the Lines into ...
12/16/2025

There is still time to register for our next webinar that starts tomorrow at 10 am.
Join us for “Crossing the Lines into Dangerous Times: Gambling Stories of Then and Now” — a free training from Maryland’s Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling.

🗓 Date: Tomorrow, December 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📚 Earn 2 CEUs (for providers + professionals)

Learn:
• How modern gambling (instant-access, online betting, aggressive marketing) has changed the risk landscape
• Why more people — including younger folks — are being impacted
• How to recognize warning signs, start the conversation, and get help for someone who may be struggling

If you care about helping others — as a friend, family member, or professional — this training is for you.

➡️ Register now https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/trainings/crossing-the-lines-into-dangerous-times-gambling-stories-of-then-and-now/

✨🕎 Happy Hanukkah from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling!As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, may...
12/15/2025

✨🕎 Happy Hanukkah from the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling!
As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, may this season bring joy, peace, and hope to you and your loved ones. If you or someone you know is facing challenges with gambling, remember that help and hope are always available. 💛

📞 Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for free and confidential support.
💻 Learn more: https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/

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Help Seeker Website: www.helpmygamblingproblem.org

The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling promotes healthy and informed choices regarding gambling and problem gambling through public awareness, training and education, prevention, technical assistance to the behavioral health care system, peer recovery support, research and public policy. It does so by working closely with appropriate state stakeholders and bringing together experts from a variety of disciplines including psychiatry, medicine, epidemiology, social work, law and others.

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