1. To provide public education directed to creating awareness of problem gambling as a serious public health problem; to communicating the signs and symptoms of problem gambling; and to providing information about community resources.
    
2. To operate a Helpline which provides information and referral to treatment services for problem gamblers and their families.
    
3. To conduct prevention programs in a variety of sectors in the community.
    
4. To train mental health, addictions and other health services professionals in approaches to prevention, assessment and treatment of problem gambling.
    
5. To advocate for research on problem gambling and the establishment of sufficient prevention and treatment programs in the public sector.
    
6. To conduct surveys and other research on problem gambling to provide a knowledge base for program development and for advocacy for the creation of services.
    
7. To consult to social service and educational organizations regarding the development of programs for staff and/or the community served by these organizations.
    
8. To collaborate with local and national community organizations to develop joint programs which assist problem gamblers and their families.
    
9. To collaborate with the public and private gaming industry to develop responsible gaming/wagering programs to reduce underage gambling and the impact of problem gambling on customers and employees.

CCPG PROGRAMS

• School Consultation Project

• CT Committee for Problem Gambling Awareness

• CT Partnership for Responsible Gambling

• Legislative Committee on Youth Gambling, Awareness and Action

• CT Senior Gambling Project

• Problem Gambling Helpline 24 Hour, Toll-Free, Confidential Service

• Women’s Agenda Project

• Casino Consultation Project

State Affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling

•  Addiction Research Foundation Problem Gambling Library

• CT Clearinghouse

• CT Partnership for Responsible Gambling

• Gam-Anon

• Gamblers Anonymous

• Gamblers Intervention Services

• Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commerical Gaming

• McGill University Youth Gambling Research & Treatment Clinic

• National Center for Responsible Gaming

• National Collegiate Athletic Association

• National Council on Problem Gambling

• Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)

• Prevention Researcher

• Problem Gambling.Com

• Research & Treatment Clinic

• Wheeler Clinic

The Connecticut Committee for Gambling Awareness has numerous web links and programs to assist people with gambling problems.  These programs are offered through the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.  Their helpline is as follows: 1-800-34-NO BET or 1-800-346-6238.