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Problem Gambling Treatment, Training, and Awareness ECPG coordinates a Youth Program to improve gambling awareness among teenagers and young adults.

ECPG provides Washington State’s 1-800-Helpline service, helping callers throughout the region connect with available gambling treatment programs. ECPG administers a regional training program for counselors interested in providing problem gamblers and their loved ones with out-patient treatment services. ECPG supports outpatient treatment and inpatient treatment for problem gamblers (Washington State residents) in extreme crisis. ECPG conducts public awareness presentations for a variety of groups, including businesses, social service organizations, senior citizens groups, financial organizations, colleges and universities, and many others. ECPG works with the gambling and casino industry to promote Responsible Gaming Programs and offers a Gaming Industry Responsible Gaming Certification program in Washington State. ECPG works collaboratively with Research Groups to generate reliable data on compulsive gambling in our service area. ECPG functions as a central point of contact for current and emerging information on gambling addiction. ECPG is an affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Its representatives have served on the NCPG Board of Directors, the Affiliates Committee, and many other NCPG bodies.

12/29/2025

When it comes to protecting young people, we think about seat belts, sunscreen, and looking both ways before crossing the street. But youth exposure to gambling often flies under the radar. The Too Young to Bet campaign is a friendly but firm reminder that gambling is not for kids, and research shows that early exposure increases the risk of gambling-related harm later in life.

Too Young to Bet focuses on simple, positive actions. Setting clear boundaries. Keeping gambling where it belongs. Helping families make informed choices for the children in their lives. Here is a safe bet to end the year on: when young people wait until adulthood to gamble, they are far less likely to experience harm. The youth have a bright future ahead. Why risk it? Gambling isn’t for kids.

Learn more: https://www.evergreencpg.org/gift-responsibly/

12/23/2025

New Connections Podcast episode - Early Exposure, Lasting Impact: Perspectives on Gambling Exposure in Childhood and Adolescence – S6E6

Join prevention and behavioral health professionals Mina Hazar, Karen Hlady, and Maureen Greeley with host Paulina Zyskowski, Prevention and Community Outreach Specialist at the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, for an in depth conversation about how gambling exposure begins early, why it is often overlooked, and what adults need to know to intervene sooner. The discussion explores everyday forms of gambling, brain development, stigma, and how parents, educators, and caregivers can recognize risk and start honest, nonjudgmental conversations with young people.

Listen here: https://www.evergreencpg.org/podcast/early-exposure-lasting-impact-season-6-episode-5/

12/22/2025

Happy New Year from ECPG – New Year; New Office!

We are excited to share that we have moved into our new office at:
1511 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98506

Built in 1900 and located in Olympia’s historic Bigelow neighborhood, our new space gives us more room, more flexibility, and the opportunity to bring our entire team together under one roof.

Even with this big change, much of what matters remains the same-- providing programs and services that meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

Our phone numbers and website also have not changed:

Office: 1-360-352-6133
Helpline: 1-800-547-6133
Website: evergreencpg.org

Our email addresses remain the same as well, and the Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline continues to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
We are grateful for your support and excited for this next chapter.

Read our full New Year, New Office announcement on the blog:
https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/new-year-new-office/

12/18/2025

ECPG continues to grow in strength and support across Washington.

As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for the many ways people across Washington worked together to support individuals and families affected by problem gambling. This year, ECPG expanded its reach, strengthened partnerships, and delivered programs that connected thousands of people to support, education, and resources.

Swipe through the carousel to see four of our top impact numbers from this year, then visit our Year in Review blog for the full summary of ECPG by the Numbers: https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/a-year-in-review-2025/

12/16/2025

Kids pick up more from sports than we realize. Teamwork, confidence, excitement... and sometimes the messages around gambling that come with today’s sports environment.

The Washington Healthy Youth Survey showed an increase in gambling among all age groups from 2021 to 2023, and experts expect that trend to continue as sports betting advertising grows. That is why raising awareness matters.

The Too Young to Bet campaign helps families protect kids from early exposure to gambling and reminds us of one simple truth: when young people wait until adulthood to engage in gambling, they are far less likely to experience harm. That is a win we can all root for.

Learn more at https://www.evergreencpg.org/gift-responsibly/

12/08/2025

When it comes to protecting young people, we can all agree on the big things: seatbelts, sunscreen, and looking both ways before crossing the street. But youth exposure to gambling often slips under the radar.

Too Young to Bet is a clear reminder that gambling is not for kids. Research shows that early exposure increases the risk of developing gambling problems later in life. From slipping a Scratch Ticket into a holiday stocking to the microtransactions and gambling-like features in many online games, young people are being introduced to gambling behavior earlier than ever.

Learn more about the campaign and how families can keep gambling where it belongs: https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/gift-responsibly-too-young-to-bet/

This Too Young to Bet campaign is supported by the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling and the Washington State Health Care Authority and is part of the national Gift Responsibly campaign from the National Council on Problem Gambling.

12/05/2025

Gift Responsibly in 2025!

The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG), in partnership with Washington's Lottery , has launched our 2025 Gift Responsibly campaign to help raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling and to encourage safe and age-appropriate holiday gifting.

As Washington’s affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling roblem Gambling (NCPG), we are proud to support the nationwide Gift Responsibly/Too Young to Bet campaign by taking part in Washington-focused outreach featuring our spokes-animals Casey and Skye.

Read the press release: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/869285529/evergreen-council-on-problem-gambling-partners-with-washington-s-lottery-on-gift-responsibly-campaign

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday: Reflections on a Year of Connection and Change

As 2025 ends, we are taking a moment to reflect on a year marked by connection, growth, and meaningful change. For nearly 35 years, our work at the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling has relied on donors, partners, and community supporters who believe in the power of awareness, prevention, and healing.

This year we expanded public awareness through statewide media, reached hundreds of people through trainings and conferences, strengthened Responsible Gaming efforts, developed new prevention campaigns for youth, and built collaborations that respond to the rapidly changing gambling and gaming landscape.

Your support keeps this mission alive. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to read our full message and join us in sustaining this work for the year ahead.

https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/giving-tuesday-2025/

11/29/2025

Honoring Native American Heritage Day

November is Native American Heritage Month and November 28 is Native American Heritage Day. It is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of the First Peoples of this land, and to reflect on how we can give back by honoring their wisdom, leadership, and enduring role as stewards of the land and community.

At the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG), we approach this month and this day with gratitude, humility, and a spirit of ongoing learning. We understand we need to do more than just recognize, and we strive to continue to learn and honor; to respect the contributions and leadership of Native Nations and Indigenous Communities. We do this by listening deeply, showing respect through our actions, and strengthening relationships that help sustain communities and the land itself.

Read our full reflection:
https://www.evergreencpg.org/news/native-american-heritage-day-2025/

11/20/2025

New Connections podcast episode: Broke but Not Broken: Women’s Voices in Gambling Recovery – S6E4

Join guests Terra Carbert (Ambitious Addicts) and Christina Cook (The Broke Girl Society - Gambling Recovery Support Groupirl Society) with host Tana Russell, ECPG Deputy Director, as they explore the origins and impact of the Broke Girl Society Facebook forum and podcast. The conversation addresses stigma, the impacts of gambling experienced by women, and the importance of safe spaces where women can share their pain and discover pathways to healing.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xYtLdjOphf9G3STujzFWP

11/17/2025

Meet Skye, our equine therapy horse who inspires calm, hope, and connection. Known for his gentle and intuitive nature, Skye represents the healing power of compassion and the strength that comes from care.

Through ECPG’s Healing Animal Adoptions program, you can symbolically adopt Skye and help support our partnership with Lifeline Connections, whose Equine Therapy Program helps individuals, including veterans, work through trauma, stress, and behavioral health challenges.

Equine therapy builds trust, confidence, and emotional balance, reminding us that healing often starts with simple moments of connection.

Bring Skye home as a symbol of hope and help others on their journey to healing and empowerment.

Adopt Skye here: https://www.evergreencpg.org/product/skye-the-therapy-horse/

11/13/2025

Healing Animals Helping Veterans.

Meet Casey, ECPG’s service dog who represents loyalty, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a veteran and their trusted service dog. Casey is a reminder that strength is not only found in independence but also in connection and support.

Through ECPG’s Healing Animal Adoptions program, you can symbolically adopt Casey and help support our partnership with Northwest Battle Buddies, an organization that provides professionally trained service dogs to veterans living with PTSD. These service dogs empower veterans to regain confidence, stability, independence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Every symbolic adoption helps extend that mission by bringing comfort, healing, and hope to veterans and families in our communities.

Bring Casey home as a symbol of courage and how you’re making a difference to help others find strength in their recovery.

Adopt Casey here: https://www.evergreencpg.org/product/casey-the-service-dog/

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1511 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA
98506

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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.evergreencpg.org/

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