Office of Problem Gambling

Let’s all work together against gambling disorder.

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 get information to those who need it.

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.

Help us get the word out. Please share the resources and social media messages below with your networks and anyone you feel would benefit from them.

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

The Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen can help people decide whether they need help.

Brochures:

Responsible Gambling Guidelines (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese)
Worried About Gambling? (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese)
Are You Gambling Away Your Retirement? (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese)
Youth Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevention Tips (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese)
California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (PDF)

You can order free hard copies of many of our publications via our online order form.

The Fast Facts below are created through a partnership with the UCLA Gambling Studies Program and OPG and are based on CalGETS data.

Gambler Self-Assessment

Youth Gambler Self-Assessment

Does Your Loved One Have a Gambling Problem?

Freedom from Problem Gambling - Self-help Workbook (PDF) (Also available in 21 other languages.)

Helplines and Support Groups

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