Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Overview
February 22, 2019
9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

at the Fairfield County ADAMH Board Building 
111 S. Broad St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
The Fairfield County ADAMH Board is partnering with the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services to present the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Overview. The community is invited to attend and has a choice of two available sessions.

Topics include:
  1. The prevalence of gambling in Ohio and survey data
  2. Target populations, screening, and assessment
  3. Evidence-based treatment modalities
  4. The importance of cultural competency and suicidality
  5. Types of gambling and gambling terms

Prevention practice and Get Set Before You Bet materials will be provided.

​There is no registration required. Three CEU's/RCH's are available.
​About the Presenter: Scott Anderson, AS, LCDC II

With over 20 years of experience as a chemical dependency counselor, Scott has participated in the development and presentation of current Problem Gambling Level I and Level II training curricula. He has attended over 200 hours of gambling-specific trainings and multiple problem gambling-specific conferences, including eight national and two international conferences.

Scott has participated in gambling supervision calls as well as provided support for service providers and the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline (800.589.9966). He also helped create a problem gambling training DVD with The Ohio Lottery Commission for use at new employee orientation sessions for Ohio racetracks that have become racinos.