March is Problem Gambling Prevention Month
Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a nationwide grassroots campaign, held annually in March, that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Learn more
Learn more about this hidden addiction at NCPGambling.org/FAQs
DOWNLOAD: Problem Gambling Fact Sheet (PDF file)
RESOURCES
NATIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE
Call: 1-800-GAMBLER
Text: 800GAM
Chat: www.1800gamblerchat.org
VIRGINIA COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
PO Box 980330
Richmond, VA 23298
Tel: 804.827.0921
Email: info@vcpg.net
Website: vcpg.net
Helpline: 1.800.522-4700
VIRGINIA PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION (website)
Problem Gambling – “The Hidden Addiction”
(Link to the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) website)
ARTICLE:
“March Madness” isn’t all fun and games. Gambling addiction is rising among college students (US News & World Report)
