General Resources

Inclusivity, Language and Stigma Reduction Project

In the fall of 2023, OHA PGS and the Oregon State Lottery (OSL) began a collaborative project to improve communication, messaging and services to the those within the community participating and struggling with gambling in hopes to have a broader reach in building awareness, increasing education and expanding help services.  Below are a few resources to assist with the project.  Not all materials are problem gambling specific however still contain valuable insights and could be modified and transferable to the problem gambling field.  

Oregon Produced Research Documents

• RGPG Early Support Options Research - Full Report (April 2024)
• Exploration of Early RGPG Support Options and Approaches: Information Scan Covering Trends in Gaming, Alohcol, and Mental Health (Spetember 2023)
• Non-Stigmatizing & Inclusive Messaging Discussion & Guidelines  (September 2023)
  
• (OSL) - Please note that this document is squarely marketing focused and some/many things will not be relevant to those who may review it.  
  

Additional Resources

• Problem Gambling Language Guidelines (NCPG)
• Words Matter:  Preferred Language For Talking About Addiction (NIDA)
• Addiction Language Guide (Shatterproof)
• Overcoming Stigma Through Language-A Primer (CAPSAACEPA)
• Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines (Responsible Gambling Council (RGC))
• Harm Reduction (Recovery Research Institute)
• Harm Reduction Framework (SAMHSA)
  

Problem Gambling Resources

• Problem Gambling Recorded Training Resource:  A list of recorded webinars on various PG Related emerging and general topics to expand your knowledge.  
• OHA has also developed the Problem Gambling Social Media Outreach Resources, featuring art from the latest calendar.  
  
• Multicultural and Marginalized Population Empowerment Consultant Program: a guide related to this unique program within PGS system, how to use the services and list of consultants.  
  

Monthly Snapshot Resoures:

• Problem Gambling Recorded Training Video Links: National Presenters on Emerging Topics
• Tips for Adults when Working with Youth Leaders
• Evive Pilot Evaluation Report
• Evive Flier
• PGAM Social Media Resources
  
• 2025 Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Month Proclamation
• The Evolving Sports Betting in Canada: What Has Changed and What
  You Need to Know (presentation)
  
  
  
  
  

Problem Gambling Tip Sheets

URL    PGS Fact Sheet Problem Gambling Warning Signs Responsible Gambling Guidelines Sport Gambling Fact Sheet Sports Gambling Terminology Video Game Terminology What Financial Institutions Need to Know About Problem Gambling

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For parents and educators

URL    Adolescent Problem Gambling Talking to Youth About Gambling Teens and Problem Gambling The Changing Adolescent Brain Tips for Working with Schools from Oregon Department of Education

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