Darin Scharer
CCPG President
Robert Jacobson
Executive Director
We fulfill our mission through several core programs:
- Operation of a statewide PG Helpline;
- Training and certification of casino employees;
- Training programs for providers, and others;
- Distribution of help & prevention materials;
- And community outreach to more than 100,000 Californians each year!
Meet Our Lead 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.
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Authorized CE Provider
We are approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education for behavioral and mental health providers. CCPG maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. These units meet the qualifications for the issuance of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by our providers (CAMFT Number: 92187, CCAPP Number: 1N-00-438-0424).
We are approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education for behavioral and mental health providers. CCPG maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. These units meet the qualifications for the issuance of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by our providers (CAMFT Number: 92187, CCAPP Number: 1N-00-438-0424).
Intended Audience
Our classes are intended primarily for behavioral health and treatment professionals who are interested in earning their California Certified Gambling Counselor (CCGC) accreditation; expanding their practice to treat problem gamblers or affected individuals; are currently working with clients who have been affected by problem gambling; or who are looking to expand their own treatment abilities.
Our classes are intended primarily for behavioral health and treatment professionals who are interested in earning their California Certified Gambling Counselor (CCGC) accreditation; expanding their practice to treat problem gamblers or affected individuals; are currently working with clients who have been affected by problem gambling; or who are looking to expand their own treatment abilities.
Membership Program
We are a non-profit organization that relies heavily on voluntary contributions from our supporters. You can help us to help those in need by making a contribution or purchasing a membership here. It is private contributions such as yours that help us to reach more than 150,000 Californians each year, run the country’s largest state-based helpline, provide referrals into the country’s largest free treatment network, and more. For more information on memberships…
We are a non-profit organization that relies heavily on voluntary contributions from our supporters. You can help us to help those in need by making a contribution or purchasing a membership here. It is private contributions such as yours that help us to reach more than 150,000 Californians each year, run the country’s largest state-based helpline, provide referrals into the country’s largest free treatment network, and more. For more information on memberships…
Live Webinars
The content for calpg.online is created by first hosting live webinars, with a new one offered about once every 6 to 8 weeks. Live webinars offer a similar experience as calpg.online, with the same expert instructors, but provide several additional benefits: there are no learning assessments, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors in real time! Webinar registrations may be limited and enrollments are on a first come, first served basis. For more information on our webinars…
The content for calpg.online is created by first hosting live webinars, with a new one offered about once every 6 to 8 weeks. Live webinars offer a similar experience as calpg.online, with the same expert instructors, but provide several additional benefits: there are no learning assessments, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the instructors in real time! Webinar registrations may be limited and enrollments are on a first come, first served basis. For more information on our webinars…