National Problem Gambling Awareness Week/Month

• Mass Mailing of Problem Gambling fact sheets and pamphlets to Mental Health Agencies, Social Service Agencies, Community Action Agencies, Spiritual Community and the CT. Chambers of Commerce.

March 8 - 12: Foxwoods Resort Casino
Problem Gambling Awareness table for Employees. Distributed Problem Gambling materials, pamphlets, posters, and helpline promotional items to employees at the employee entrance/exit of Foxwoods.

March 10: Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
Workshop with DHMAS -Problem Gambling Services, outlining Bettor Choice.

March 17: Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
Presentation to Student-Athletes on Problem Gambling and College Student-Athletes.

March 18: University of Connecticut (UCONN)
Presentation to six journalism post graduate students who will be writing an article for publication in late April on the impact of Problem Gambling on College-Age Youth.

March 19-20: Mohegan Sun Arena - CIAC High School Basketball State Championships
Problem Gambling Awareness table for High School students and their families. Distributed Problem Gambling materials, pamphlets and helpline promotional items to High School students and their families at the Arena entrance and exit.

March 25-26: MGM Grand at Foxwoods - Clifford Beers Clinic Conference
Present as an Exhibitor at the Clifford Beers Clinic two-day Conference "Healing the Generations". Distributed Problem Gambling material, pamphlets, posters and helpline promotional items.

March 28: WEBE108 KIDSFEST 2010
Present as an Exhibitor at the KIDSFEST 2010 Event - a family event at the Wilton High School Field House, Wilton, CT. Distributed Problem Gambling materials, pamphlets, posters and helpline promotional items.
Insert Photo WEBE 108 2010 Kidsfest

March 29: Old Saybrook High School, Old Saybrook, CT.
Health and Wellness week at the High School
Presentation to high school students on "Problem Gambling and Teens".