- 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 | Community Service Building 100 W. 10th Street Room 109 Wilmington, DE 19801 |
| Sept 21 | Understanding Function of Defense Mechanisms in Problem Gambling& Other Addictions | Hampton Inn 18826 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 |
| October 2010 | ||
| October 14 | Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations | Community Service Building 100 W. 10th Street Room 105 Wilmington, DE 19801 |
| October 15 | Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations in Problem Gambling and Other Addictions | Hampton Inn 18826 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 |
| November 2010 | ||
| November 4 | Addressing Shame: Intergenerational | Community Service Building 100 W. 10th Street Room 109 Wilmington, DE 19801 |
| November 5 | Addressing Shame: Intergenerational Treatment of Problem Gamblers | Hampton Inn 18826 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 |
February 2011 | ||
February 24 | Making Amends and Extending Forgiveness: Jim Walsh | Community Services Bldg 100 W. 10th St.Rm 109 |
| February 25 | Making Amends and Extending Forgiveness: 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.
