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Office of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling awareness toolkit

Join us in preventing gambling-related harms.

The Office of Problem Gambling is dedicated to helping Californians who are suffering from gambling disorder, but we need your help. This toolkit is full of easy-to-share resources to help prevent and reduce gambling harms in your community. 
Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM)
PGAM is a grassroots campaign held annually in March that includes the participation of the California Department of Public Health's Office of Problem Gambling (OPG), the California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), and dozens of community organizations, state health agencies, gambling industry representatives, recovery groups, healthcare organizations and providers and others throughout the country. The goal of PGAM is to increase public awareness of problem gambling, and to and provide information about resources for treatment and prevention.

Ways you can help

Share these resources with your networks and anyone you feel would benefit from them.​

You can find more resources in English, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages below.​

Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) to learn more about problem gambling.

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If you or a loved one is suffering from gambling harms call 1-800-GAMBLER, text SUPPORT to 53342, or visit 800gambler.chat for no-cost, confidential help 24/7.


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