This FREE event will focus on

• The impact that gambling expansion has had on college aged individuals
• Podcasts and the impact they can have on gambling disorder recovery
• Women and problem gambling and multiple pathways to recovery
• Gambling and Gaming issues and how they may impact younger populations
• What help and resources are available in Pennsylvania

Presenters

• Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD – Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
• Christina Cook – Founder & Host, The Broke Girl Society
• Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC – CEO and Co-Founder, The Better Institute
• Jessica Budzak, CPS, MSW – Drug and Alcohol Specialist

Agenda

8:00-8:30         Registration & Breakfast

 

8:30-8:45         Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:45-10:15      “College Student Gambling: Pre & Post Legality” – Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD 

10:15-10:30     Morning Break

10:30-12:00    “Voices of Hope: How Podcasting is Revolutionizing Recovery” – Christina Cook 

12:00-12:45      Lunch

12:45-2:15       “Behind Closed Doors: Women and Gambling” – Panel Discussion 

2:15-2.30          Afternoon Break

2:30-4:00         “Gambling and the Gaming World for Youth” – Jessica Budzak, CPS,  MSW 

4:00                   Closing Remarks

Outcomes

At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Understand the state of college student gambling, and its relationship with comorbidities of SUD
• Decipher whether legality of sports wagering and igaming had an impact on college student gambling behavior and risk
• Analyze how campuses may be able to best serve students on gambling-related issues
• Identify the role of storytelling in recovery
• Share information about accessing podcasts and potential impact
• Utilize podcasts as a recovery tool
• Recognize unique experiences of women with gambling harm
• Identify stigma and barriers to seeking help
• Discuss connections between gambling and gaming and issues related to both
• Identify potential risks associated with youth gambling
• Have open dialogue regarding youth gaming and gambling

Sponsoring Partners

• Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
• The Pennsylvania Lottery
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Gaming Industry Members
• University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
• International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC)

Continuing Education

Social Work

This program is offered for 6.0 hours of social work continuing education through co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school and, therefore, a PA pre-approved provider of social continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal. For information on social work continuing education, visit socialwork.pitt.edu/continuing-ed.

$15 fee for Continuing Education Credit for Social Work
(Approved by University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work)
Attendees must attend the entire event – partial CE’s will not be issued.

International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC)

This program has been approved for six (6.0) hours by the IPGGC.

There is no cost for IPGGC CE’s.
Attendees must attend the entire event – partial CE’s will not be issued.

Accommodations

Reservations will be made by individuals calling the Hotel Reservations at 1-855-610-TREE (8733) or by clicking HERE. Attendees must identify themselves as being with the group, CCGP Statewide West Conference, at the time the reservation is made in order to receive the special group rate.  Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Parking

Onsite parking is available at no extra charge.

Exhibitors

Limited exhibit space will be made available. Please contact Josh Ercole at  josh@pacouncil.com for more information.