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Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2012

Why an awareness week?

About 75,000 Oregonian adults have a gambling problem, and yet problem gambling is known as a "hidden addiction." The purpose of OGPAW is to increase public awareness and educate community providers about problem gambling. The effort began in keeping with the message of "Hope and Help" available for problem gamblers and their loved ones.

Related: What is problem gambling? | Youth gambling in Oregon

Key messages:Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 4-10, 2012

  • Problem gambling is a serious public health issue for Oregon.
  • Oregon's investment in addressing problem gambling reduces harm and helps the economy.
  • Treatment in Oregon is free, confidential, and it works. Help is available by calling the 24-hour helpline, 1-877-MY-LIMIT or online at 1877mylimit.org

Efforts are being planned across the state. Efforts in Lane County and across Oregon are planned throughout the month of March. Stay tuned as we post more information! Oregon Problem Gambling Services has released a copy of the 2012 Governor's Proclamation of Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Week.

Local efforts:

Things to increase awareness that you can do:

Most parents don't know their kids are gambling, let alone talk with them. Not sure how to have the conversation? Learn more here.

Get in-the-know with an awareness presentation. Got a class, community group, or others that would be interested in problem gambling as a topic?  Contact us to schedule an informative, interactive presentation!

Get involved. Lane County's Problem Gambling Advisory Committee needs more interested community members to help continue awareness efforts beyond Awareness Week.

  Learn more. Parents: go here to learn more. Teachers: go here to learn more. Know someone with a gambling problem?  Get help.

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