Training Calendar

The WCPG’s 26th Annual Statewide Conference has been scheduled for March 20th & 21st, 2025! (pre-conference March 19th) It will be held at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Accommodations: A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Reservations should be made prior to February 19, 2025, to be eligible for the conference rate of $90.00 (plus tax) per night. There is no guarantee if made after February? 19th.? The phone number is (608) 781-3060. Please reference Group Code 25WICPG. Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center is located at 3060 S Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska Wisconsin 54650. Who Should Attend: Persons involved in problem gambling research, treatment, and/or prevention – Criminal Justice personnel – Employee Assistance personnel – Mental health professionals, social workers, addiction counselors – Friends and family – members of problem gamblers – Human resource staff – Elected and non-elected tribal officials – Elected state and municipal officials – Gaming industry personnel – Educators and students – Clergy – Compulsive Gamblers Continuing Education Units: Participants can earn up to 21.75 CEUs with attendance to the Pre-Conference, Awards Banquet, and Full Conference. We will be applying for CEU certifications through the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), Employee Assistance Certification Commission (EACC), International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB), Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT), and National Association of Social Workers (NASW). All participants will receive a certificate of attendance within 6 weeks of the Conference.

Organization: Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming This 4-day training will take place on March 21 and 28 and April 18 and 25. It is designed to help counselors, peer support specialists, and others build an understanding of gambling addiction. Twelve hours of case consultation, a prep class for ICGC certification, and counselor resources and a workbook are included in the registration. The training is free to anyone in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, thanks to Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse (MCPGSA) funding partners. For those outside the MCPGSA region, registration is $300.

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.