On-demand Classes
InstructorsThe California Council on Problem Gambling (CalPG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by problem gambling through education, prevention, research, and access to treatment resources. Founded in 1986, CalPG works statewide to raise awareness, provide training and certification for professionals, and connect those in need to support through programs such as the 24/7 helpline and community outreach initiatives.
Welcome to CalPG Online!
CalPG.online offers accessible online learning sessions designed to support professionals in working toward their California Certified Gambling Counselor (CCGC) credential, expanding their knowledge of problem gambling treatment, and earning continuing education (CE) hours. These one- to two-hour courses provide practical, evidence-based training and offer CEs approved through CAMFT and CCAPP-EI, making it easy to build skills and stay current in the field.
About Us
CCGC Certification Program
Since 2000, CalPG has trained and certified gambling counselors across California to meet the growing need for problem gambling treatment.
What is CCGC Certification?
The California Certified Gambling Counselor (CCGC) is a professional certification for individuals trained to treat problem gambling and support affected individuals and families. The program includes a 30-hour training, supervised counseling experience, and additional requirements to ensure competency in gambling disorder treatment.
Who Can Become a CCGC?
Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and either an advanced license (e.g., BBS, APA) or a credential in a mental health or addiction field (e.g., CCAPP, CADTP). Credentialed applicants must also have at least one year of clinical experience and work under licensed supervision.
Benefits of Becoming a CCGC
CCGC-certified counselors gain specialized training, receive referrals through the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, expand their client base, earn a recognized credential, access free continuing education for renewal, and make a meaningful impact on individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
Why Get Certified?
Join a network of qualified professionals dedicated to treating problem gambling and improving lives across California.
Our Course Categories
Learn about problem gambling, how to treat problem gamblers and their families, and finish off with the impacts and changes involving gambling today!
Meet Our Instructors
Our instructors are highly qualified and carefully selected professionals who are regularly measured and observed to ensure the highest standards of professional education. We require that our instructors have extensive experience in the problem gambling or a related field, and each is a subject matter expert in the topic(s) on which they present.
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
CAMFT-Approved CE Provider
The CEPA program is recognized by the BBS as an approval agency. As a CEPA Agency, CAMFT has the authority to approve CE providers for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC), and Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP).
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
CCAPP-Approved CE Provider
CCAPP is the largest and longest-standing organization dedicated to supporting addiction programs and professionals in California.
- American Psychological Association
APA-Approved CE Provider
An APA CE provider is an organization approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists. Currently, CalPG can only give APA credit for Live Webinar classes.
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The Council exists because of donations.
Our work is made possible through memberships and the generous support of donors. As a nonprofit, CalPG relies on these voluntary contributions to continue serving communities across California, and we are deeply grateful to those who support our mission.