Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio
2024 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference, Coalition SW OH members
January 2025, Ohio Problem Gambling Conference
Mission
The Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of SW OH advocates for prevention and treatment workforce development in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Miami, Pike, Preble, Scioto, and Warren Counties and involvement from members in other Ohio counties and other states.
Objectives
Our comprehensive objectives encompass increasing public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services, motivating healthcare providers to incorporate problem gambling screening into client assessments, and equipping practicing Social Workers to provide problem gambling prevention and treatment services. We're also dedicated to preparing Social Work students for supervised delivery of these crucial services, facilitating BSW and MSW students in acquiring prevention credentials, focusing on problem gambling, suicide prevention, substance misuse prevention, and domestic violence prevention. Furthermore, we advocate for the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to provide problem gambling treatment fellowships for LSWs, LISWs, and LISW-S, and advocate for colleges to be ready to address problem gambling challenges through education and training opportunities.
Letter from the Chair
Coalition Chair Rachel Johnson, PhD, MS, LPCC-S
It is an honor to serve as this term’s Chair of the Coalition. As a treatment provider and educator, I have had the distinct privilege of studying and implementing strategies to reduce problem gambling behaviors and treat addiction, and I look forward to the progress we will make together! As awareness about problem gambling increases, prevention and treatment specialists, as well as communities at large, are gathering to provide resources and support. Welcome to the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of Southwest Ohio, where we are striving to increase public awareness of problem gambling, including prevention and treatment resources, in our region! I am confident that we will continue to grow and the professionals in prevention, treatment, and education in the Coalition will engage the community to provide the resources and support so needed for problem gambling in our region. I am excited about the opportunity to participate in such an incredible endeavor, and look forward to working with each of you to reach our goals!
Problem Gambling in the News
- Problem Gambling Coalition featured in Coalition Online by CADCA June 20, 2024
- A year into Ohio's legalized sports betting, gambling addiction is on the rise, February 7, 2024
- Gambling addiction is on the rise in Ohio. Advocates are working to meet the demand, The Ohio Newsroom, by Kendall Crawford, published January 18, 2024
- Gambling addiction treatment is focus of event for area social workers, counselors Journal News September 14, 2023
- Simply Medicine, a radio show and podcast in Cincinnati April 8, 2023
- Channel 5 Cincinnati April 3, 2023
- PBS NewsHour Feb 27, 2023
Upcoming Problem Gambling Coalition Events
We have Problem Gambling CEU days in April, June and September 2025. Visit the Committees and Events page to find out more information on these events.
Stay Connected!
The Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio communicates achievements, upcoming events, and other news in the newsletter. Stay connected with us and join the mailing list or follow us on social media!
The Coalition's Memberships
Member, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)
Member, Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Member, Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Cincinnati USA!
Member, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
Member, Statewide Prevention Coalition Association (SPCA)
For more information on the Coalition...
The Coalition provides prevention and recovery resources and new research and teachings. Also, the coalition has had many achievements, and features practitioners and students who have made significant impact!
Contact:
Gregory Stewart
Assoc Professor - Educator, CAHS School of Social Work
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