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Programs & Services

  • 24 hr. Helpline and Referral services - Call anytime, from anywhere. The call is toll free and absolutely confidential. One of our trained helpline personnel will assess your individual situation and make appropriate referrals. All members of our staff are trained in crisis intervention and stabilization.
  • Treatment - A limited number of outpatient treatment sessions are offered at no charge for eligible clients. All of our treatment providers are specially trained and qualified in assessment and treatment of problem gamblers and their families. In addition, the council provides closed ended, 12 weeks psychoeducational support groups. These groups, geared to different populations, are facilitated by our counselors and are run periodically throughout the State. See "events" for details.
  • Training - The council offers 25-30 full days of training every year for professional health care providers throughout the state. This training is provided in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). CEUs are available in a variety of disciplines and the training is free. For the 2008 DSAMH training booklet see the link below
  • Prevention - The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems conducts a number of prevention activities. The goal of the prevention programs is to educate the youth and adult population within the State of Delaware about the nature of problem gambling. The council works closely with the Department of Education, University of Delaware, and other groups to develop prevention programs as well as disseminate research findings. DCGP staff gives presentations to diverse groups within the community about gambling addiction.
2010-2011 Training Schedule (Fall 2010)
DCGP Training Schedule  

September 2010

Sept 20

Understanding Function of Defense Mechanisms in Problem Gambling& Other Addictions
Sachin Karnik 

Community Service Building
100 W. 10th Street
Room 109
Wilmington, DE 19801
Sept 21

Understanding Function of Defense Mechanisms in Problem Gambling& Other Addictions
Sachin Karnik 

Hampton Inn
18826 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
October 2010  
October 14

Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations
in Problem Gambling and Other Addictions
Susan Edgar 

Community Service Building
100 W. 10th Street
Room 105
Wilmington, DE 19801
October 15

Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations in Problem Gambling and Other Addictions
Susan Edgar 

Hampton Inn
18826 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
November 2010  
November 4

Addressing Shame: Intergenerational
 Treatment of Problem Gamblers

Priscilla Murphy

Community Service Building
100 W. 10th Street
Room 109
Wilmington, DE 19801
November 5

Addressing Shame: Intergenerational Treatment of Problem Gamblers
Priscilla Murphy

Hampton Inn
18826 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

 February 2011

  

February 24

Making Amends and Extending Forgiveness:
Working 8th , 9th and 10th Steps.

Jim Walsh

 Community Services Bldg 100 W. 10th St.Rm 109
February 25

Making Amends and Extending Forgiveness:
Working 8th , 9th and 10th Steps.

Jim Walsh

Hampton Inn
18826 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
March 2011  
 March 16 Racism of the Well-Intended
Jim Wuelfing
Arthur Woodard
Community Service Building
100 W. 10th Street 
Room 
Wilmington, DE 19801
March 17 Racism of the Well-Intended
Jim Wuelfing
Arthur Woodard
Hampton Inn
18826 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
   

 

NOTE

Re:Training held in the CSB: DCGP can ONLY validate tickets of attendees
parking in the Community Services Building Garage.

DIRECTIONS TO CSB PARKING GARAGE
From the North
Take I-95 South to Wilmington. Exit at Delaware Avenue (Exit 7A). Go straight at the light to stay on 11th Street. At the light, stay straight to continue on 11th Street. Turn left onto Orange Street. Make an immediate left into the Community Services Parking Garage. When you exit the Parking Garage (corner of 11th and Orange Streets) walk South to 10th Street. The Community Services Building is on the corner of 10th and Orange Streets.

From the South
Take I-95 North to Wilmington. Exit at Delaware Avenue (Exit 7). Go straight at the light. At the 2nd light, turn right onto 11th Street. At the next light, stay straight to continue on 11th Street. Turn left onto Orange Street. Make an immediate left into the Community Services Parking Garage.
When you exit the Parking Garage (corner of 11th and Orange Streets) walk South to 10th Street. The Community Services Building is on the corner of 10th and Orange Streets.

For further information on National Gambling Certification, contact the National Council for Problem Gambling at 202-547- 9204 or visit their website at http://www.ncpgambling.org/. At that site, follow the link to Counselors and NCPG criteria. You will also find other sources of information on the National Council's website.