Welcome

In recent years, Kansans have been gambling in record numbers. Gambling can be a source of entertainment, a chance to socialize with others in a fun, safe and exciting atmosphere and, perhaps, to win some money.

However, Harvard Medical School's Division of Addiction estimates that about 4 percent of the adult population of Kansas – approximately 73,000 people – could have a gambling problem.

The National Council on Problem Gambling defines problem gambling as:

"... gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational."

This web site is designed to help those with a gambling problem, friends and loved ones of problem gamblers and professionals who treat problem gamblers.

Training Available

This year’s Kansas Certified Gambling Counselor (KCGC) training begins April 13. The brochure, containing registration information, is attached. This is an eight day training (60 hours), which will be held in Wichita, Kansas. We are pleased to have nationally recognized, Joanna Franklin, conduct this training.

Also attached is a document which details the KCGC certification eligibility requirements, which are effective October 1, 2009. After completing the 60 hour training, a passing score on the National Certification Examination for Gambling Counselors is required. There is an examination fee of $210 (for NAADAC and NCPG Members) and $310 (for non-members). For details about this exam, see http://www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3788

The following are upcoming testing deadlines and examination dates:
Application Deadline

Examination date

December 5, 2009 - December 19, 2009

For more information click on the following links: KCGC Brochure or KCGC Certification

If you have any questions, please call Jean Holthaus at: 785.296.6012.

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