Training Calendar

As we recognize Problem Gambling Awareness Month, please join the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health and VCPG for the Virginia Symposium on Problem Gambling on March 21 from 10:30AM-1PM.

This free, virtual program will feature an interactive panel discussion with Dr. Carolyn Hawley, Dr. Donald McCourtney, Anne Rogers and John Hagerty and presentations from speakers, Brianne Doura-Schawohl and Elliott Rapaport.

This Digital Symposium Session will explore the development of effective prevention and education programs to address problem gambling among youth and young adults. As exposure to gambling continues to increase, young people are at a heightened risk of developing gambling-related problems, often accompanied by co-occurring mental health and behavioral disorders. The symposium brings together experts to share evidence-based strategies aimed at reducing gambling-related harm, with a particular focus on the role of emotional regulation skills in prevention. Sessions will examine the links between emotional dysregulation, coping strategies, and problem gambling severity, and how targeted interventions may help mitigate risk. Additionally, the event will highlight the importance of culturally responsive programs that consider the diverse identities and experiences of young adults. The event aims to equip attendees with practical tools and insights to develop more effective, tailored programs for preventing problem gambling in youth and young adults.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) will host a forum on June 12, 2025 to provide updates on the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project and gather feedback from key stakeholders. This forum will offer a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress, highlighting successes, addressing challenges, and outlining the next steps. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and provide suggestions to help shape the next phase of the helpline's modernization, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of individuals and communities impacted by gambling harm, while also supporting the efforts of engaged partners. This event is free, but registration is required.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) will host a forum on September 11, 2025 to provide updates on the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project and gather feedback from key stakeholders. This forum will offer a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress, highlighting successes, addressing challenges, and outlining the next steps. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and provide suggestions to help shape the next phase of the helpline's modernization, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of individuals and communities impacted by gambling harm, while also supporting the efforts of engaged partners. This event is free, but registration is required.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) will host a forum on December 18, 2025 to provide updates on the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project and gather feedback from key stakeholders. This forum will offer a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress, highlighting successes, addressing challenges, and outlining the next steps. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and provide suggestions to help shape the next phase of the helpline's modernization, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of individuals and communities impacted by gambling harm, while also supporting the efforts of engaged partners. This event is free, but registration is required.