WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING

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WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING

• RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH

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COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH

• THE GAMBING INDUSTRY
• PUBLIC AND YOUTH EDUCATION AND AWARNESS
• HELPLINE SERVICES
• TREATMENT AVAILABILITY

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GAMBLING INDUSTRY POLICIES

• Mission or Policy Statement on Problem Gambling.
  
• Orientation and Training of Employees.
• Video Training.
• Posting of Helpline Number.
• Additional Customer Education.

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GAMBLING INDUSTRY POLICIES (continued)

• Self Banning Policy.
• Credit and Marketing Policies.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Responsible Gaming Certificate.
• Funding of Problem Gambling Programs.

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PUBLIC YOUTH EDUCATION AWARNESS

• Public Education
• Youth Education

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PUBLIC EDUCATION

• Expanded Public Service Announcements.
• Multi-lingual information.
• Expanded Awareness in Key Organizations.

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YOUTH EDUCATION

• Educate Professionals.
• Presentations to Students, Adolescent groups.
• Curriculum Guide.
• Conferences.
• Colleges/Universities

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HELPLINE SERVICES

• Expansion of Helpline.
• Increase of Service.

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TREATMENT

• Insurance Coverage
• Trained Counselors in Existing Treatment Clinics.
• State Services ?