Public Awareness Campaigns

Sunday, February 13, 2022 is football’s Big Game, one of the most celebrated sports events of the year. It’s also one of the biggest sports ...

This holiday, take the stress out of the season. Here are a few holiday coping skills to keep your holiday festive.

Many view gifting lottery tickets as harmless fun for any age that adds a touch of excitement in the anticipation of possibly wining money. However, ...

For most, gambling can be a fun, leisure activity. But for some, gambling can get out of control; it can become problematic and addictive. It ...

Nearly 10% of U.S. Veterans struggle with disordered gambling, a rate two-three times higher than the general population.  Click Here to visit a dedicate website ...

Each September, national awareness efforts help disseminate information about the resources available that enable those with mental and substance use disorders, including problem gambling/disordered gambling, ...

There is a connection between problem gambling and suicide. Individuals struggling with problem gambling or gambling disorder can feel distress and a sense of helplessness ...

This May during National Mental Health Month, take a mental health break to recognize an opportunity to share the importance of care in our relationships ...

S Stress. It’s normal and no one is immune.  Let’s take a moment to recognize that most of us feel, or have felt, stress in ...

THIS MARCH take the “madness” out of Gambling The 2021 NCAA Basketball tournament begins on March 18th providing thrills and surprises for the next two ...

The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center) is committed to increasing the capacity of mental health/behavioral health care treatment and prevention programs ...

Gambling Disorder Screening Day is an annual one-day event on the second Tuesday in March, developed by the National Council on Problem Gambling and the ...

Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), held each March, is a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign created and sponsored by the National Council on Problem ...

The first few months of every New Year brings a focus to finances and financial discussions, whether it’s in the context of a new year’s ...

Ready for the BIG GAME this weekend? If you bet – PLAY IT SAFE! This weekend (Sunday, February 7, 2020) is football’s Big Game, one ...

This week, the Mega Millions jackpot is reaching a record high (estimated at nearly $1 Billion). It could be a big win for a lucky ...

At this gift-giving time of year, lottery scratch off tickets are a popular and easy gift to slip into a stocking or a present. Many ...

Gambling can be fun entertainment, but some, gambling can get of control and become an addition resulting in financial problems, legal issues, family/relationship conflict, and ...