www.ccpg.org
Call our Helpline - 1-888-789-7777

Mission Statement

The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling is a private, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling. The Council’s mission is to reduce the prevalence and impact of problem and pathological (compulsive) gambling on individuals, families, and society.

OUR MISSION is to reduce the prevalence and impact of problem and pathological gambling on individuals, families, and society.

• Do you or someone you know borrow money to gamble or to pay gambling debts?
• Have you or someone you know lied about gambling habits?
• Does gambling interfere with family activities, work or school?
• Have efforts to stop gambling been unsuccessful?

History

• The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) was founded in 1972 by concerned individuals to advocate for the creation of treatment services for compulsive gamblers and their families. NCPG also provides information on problem gambling for the public and referral services through its Helpline to problem gamblers and others affected by the problem.

Helpline

Call our Helpline - 1-888-789-7777 - if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and you are seeking resources to help the gambler or yourself.

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CCPG Live Chat

A site that provides emotional support and referrals for the problem gambler, and others impacted by gambler’s behavior. (i.e. family members, friends, co-workers, employers, etc.). Chat is an alternative to the Helpline for those gambnlers or significant others who may be more comfortable chatting online versus speaking by phone to a problem gambling specialist.

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Bettor Choice Programs

Treatment programs for the gambler and/or significant others of the gambler. Programs are located in various regions of the state. Individual, family and group counseling is available at these sites.

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Gamblers Anonymous

This is a twelve-step program. Meetings are held at various locations throughout Connecticut and the United States. GA is for gamblers only.

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Gam-Anon

This is a twelve-step program. It is for those who have been impacted by a gambler’s problem.

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Please contact the CCPG office at 860-664-3996 or email us at info@ccpg.org for more information on any of our Programs and Services.