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The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) is a non-profit agency dedicated to reducing gambling related harm and helping those who may be negatively impacted by gambling. CCPG does not advocate for or against gambling but is committed to working with all stakeholders to help individuals and families who are experiencing issues. CCPG provides Connecticut’s only 24/7 helpline- offering support, resources and referrals through phone, chat and text.

CCPG actively collaborates with behavioral health experts, community stakeholders, the state gambling regulatory agency, the gambling industry and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services (DMHAS) Problem Gambling Services division to ensure the safety of our community.

CCPG also implements programs including:

Advocacy- serving as a voice for those impacted and ensuring that problem gambling is a factor in all debates around gambling
Prevention- Engaging & educating at-risk populations including military/veterans, youth, people in recovery and incarcerated individuals

Education- hosting trainings to share information about emerging trends and best practices with behavioral health professionals, prevention coalitions and the community

Awareness- raising awareness of problem gambling as a societal issue and directing those affected to resources

Responsible gambling- collaborating with the industry to create guidelines to reduce risks of developing problems and promotion of resources for help

Helpline- connecting callers to free, immediate support & treatment options in CT.

Resources are available 24/7/365 1-888-789-7777.

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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) was founded in 1972 to advocate for the creation of treatment services for those suffering from disordered gambling and those affected. The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling was founded in 1980 and became the first affiliate council of the NCPG.
Dedicated to preventing problem gambling and helping those who may be impacted, CCPG does not advocate for or against gambling but is committed to working with all stakeholders to help individuals and families dealing with this issue.
CCPG actively collaborates with behavioral health experts, community stakeholders, the state gambling regulatory agency, the gambling industry and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services (DMHAS) Problem Gambling Services division to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable residents.

In Memory of Dr. Marvin Steinberg, CCPG Founder

December 16, 1936 – January 25, 2021

Dr. Marvin Steinberg was our friend, mentor, our organization’s founder, and our Executive Director of 30 years. Marvin was a legend who was personally involved in enacting many of the key protections that have been put in place to protect individuals and families from problem gambling. In Connecticut and across the country. We are so proud of his contributions and the legacy that he left having helped thousands of people who were in need. In his honor, the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling has created a new fund to continue his life’s work of educating people about the dangers of problem gambling and helping them and their families to receive treatment.

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The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and a preferred provider of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB).

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Dr. Marvin Steinberg

In Memory of Dr. Marvin Steinberg, CCPG Founder

December 16, 1936 – January 25, 2021

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