Coalition Events

Thank You!
 The Coalition continuing education series is funded by the Ohio Casino Control Commission in partnership with Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.

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Upcoming Problem Gambling Coalition Events

July 16-18, 2025 National Problem Gambling Conference

National Problem Gambling Conference
A number of Coalition members attending: Gabrielle Bradley, Cindy Chizewick, Justin Gifford, Rachel Johnson, Elisa Kibbey, Gregory Stewart

September 2025

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Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM). This month-long initiative, led by the American Gaming Association, focuses on promoting responsible gambling habits, educating consumers, and supporting industry professionals. RGEM aims to increase awareness of problem gambling, provide resources for those struggling, and encourage responsible play within the gaming industry. 

September 5th, 2025 - Problem Gambling CE Day Warren County - Focus on Older Adults! 

event sponsors - UC school of social work, council on aging, mental health recovery board
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Jeff Rhein, MRC, PCC-s, LICDC-CS & Sarah Gentry, LISW-S

Location: Mental Health Recovery Board serving Warren and Clinton County - 212 Cook Road, Lebanon.

Event co-sponsored by Mental Health Recovery Board serving Warren and Clinton County, Council on Aging Southwest Ohio and UC School of Social Work. 

Presenters:
Sarah Gentry, LISW-S, Learning & Development Coordinator, People Services, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio & Jeff Rhein, MRC, PCC-s, LICDC-CS.     

Hold the date, registration opening soon!

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September 11, 2025 - UC Clermont College Campus Event
Location: 
4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia, OH 45103  

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October 5, 2025 - Out of the Darkness Walk
Location:
Sawyer Park, Downtown Cincinnati
Hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ohio Chapter

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November 13-14, 2025 - NASW Ohio Chapter Conference, Columbus, Ohio
Time: 
8:00am - 4:45pm
Location: Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Rd, Westerville, Ohio 43082

Coalition will staff an exhibit table at the conference.

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December 5, 2025 - Problem Gambling CE Day, UC Blue Ash College
Location: Learning and Teaching Center, Munitz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45236

Event Chair: Emily Chu Nguyen, MSW, LSW, Program Coordinator for Social Services & Wellness Awareness  

Event co-sponsored by UC Blue Ash College Division of Student Life and Success and UC School of Social Work.  There is free parking near the building.

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December 10-11, 2025
Location:
Ohio Prevention Conference Cost, Prevention Action Alliance, Columbus, OH

Coalition will staff exhibit table 

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February 27, 2026
Time:
9a-Noon
Location:
UC Behavioral Health Job and Internship Fair, TUC 

Coalition will staff exhibit table 

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March 2026 Problem Gambling CE DAY – date to be determined 
Location: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Co-Chairs: Eric S. Smith, MHPA, LSW, CDCA & Holly Stoddard, MSSA, LISW, LICDC, Addiction Studies & Human and Social Services Program Chair/Instructor   

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March 2026, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Property Tours   
Locations:
 
- Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

-Miami Valley Gaming, 6000 OH-63, Lebanon, Ohio 45036

- Belterra Park Cincinnati, 6301 Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230