Do you think you or someone you care about might be experiencing problem gambling or gaming?
What we do! Our mission statement
Connecticut Gambling and Gaming is a safe space for youth and parents to get support and learn about the risks involved with gambling and gaming to help minimize harms. We strive for this to be an inclusive community where people help create and share content that is helpful and impactful.
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212.6 Million people in the US play video games
Be in the know:
Gaming
76% of video game players are under 18 years old
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12.8 hours a week is the average for a video game player
Use our helpful handouts
Choose from three different info-graph handouts to help inform and educate yourself and others on gambling in gaming.
Community Involvement
Gambling Awareness Youth Media Project
Take a look at these gambling prevention videos created by high school students
Gambling Awareness Youth Media Project
Take a look at these gambling prevention videos created by high school students
Want to be involved?
The Youth Gambling Awareness Project is an initiative sponsored by DMHAS PGS in partnership with CREC and supported by the CT Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG).
Youth across Connecticut are invited to participate in this project. Groups will receive training and support in developing public awareness projects that focus on problem gambling awareness for peers, families and communities.
For additional resources and to view projects created by previous participants, visit the project website:
https://gamblingawarenessct.org/youth-media-project/
Looking for help?
Problem gambling and gaming can impact anyone. If you or someone you know if looking for help from a certified helping professional, click on the link below to find a list of certified helping professional counselors to reach out to.
