Events Archive

When the Fun Stops – Trainer Certification

“When the Fun Stops – Understanding Problem Gambling” is an awareness training program recognized by the Nevada Gaming Control Board to satisfy the employee training requirement of NGC 5.170 – Programs to Address Problem Gambling. Click HERE to learn more about “When the Fun Stops” or call the Nevada Council at 702-369-9740.

NOTE: Registration for this class is open only to Trainers of companies with an active “When the Fun Stops” Curriculum License agreement.

Click HERE for the current Trainer Certification Registration Form.

Solutions Recovery Lunch ‘n Learn

Sydney Smith, Clinical Director of Vencer Youth Services and Certified Problem Gambling Counselor will speak about problem gambling and the relationship it has to families and youth. Lunch provided.

This session is approved for 1 CEU by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors. Click Here to register, or contact Danuelle at dshiflet@solutions-recovery.com for more info.

This is a free event, but pre-registration is required to receive CEU certificate.

This event is provided in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month – March 2016.

Mainstream Programs Basic Training- Problem Gambling 101

Mainstream Programs Basic Training events are monthly workshops that educate social workers, case managers, and the community about available resources to help homeless and low income individuals in Southern Nevada. This session is presented by the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling to explain what problem gambling is and the effect it has on individuals and families, and to provide information on treatment and support resources throughout Nevada.

This session is approved for 3 CEUs by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and the Nevada Board of Social Workers.

This is a free event, but due to space limitations, pre-registration is required: REGISTER NOW

This event is provided in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month – March 2016.

Mainstream Programs Basic Training- Problem Gambling 101

Mainstream Programs Basic Training events are monthly workshops that educate social workers, case managers, and the community about available resources to help homeless and low income individuals in Southern Nevada. This session is presented by the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling to explain what problem gambling is and the effect it has on individuals and families, and to provide information on treatment and support resources throughout Nevada.

This session is approved for 3 CEUs by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and the Nevada Board of Social Workers.

This is a free event, but due to space limitations, pre-registration is required: REGISTER NOW

This event is provided in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month – March 2017.

FREE Gaming & Health Law Symposium (2 CLE/CEU)

Stigma and Professional Impacts in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder

Hosted By: UNLV Gaming Law and Health Law and Nevada Council on Problem Gambling

Date: March, 9th 2016

Time: 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Location: Thomas and Mack Moot Courtroom

UNLV Boyd School of Law

4505 S. Maryland Parkway

Las Vegas, NV 89154

Description: This session professional education session will examine the stigma of problem gambling and its impact on professionals seeking treatment since those who do seek treatment face conflicting employment policies that can negatively affect their professional lives. Participants can receive 2 CLEs and 2 CEUs (approved by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol Drug and Gambling Counselors).

This is a free event, but pre-registration is required to receive CLE/CEU certificate.

This event is provided in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month – March 2016.

Mayor’s Faith Initiative – Addictions Workgroup

The purpose of the Mayor’s Faith Initiative is to recruit faith leaders, volunteers from the community and representatives from non-profit organizations, local, state and federal government agencies to address the six priority community issues – Addiction, Strengthening the Family, Jobs, Education, Homelessness, Human trafficking.

Addictions Workgroup

Our mission is to help increase faith leaders’ knowledge and core competencies on addictions and to connect them with resources, so they can assist vulnerable populations within their congregations and communities.

When the Fun Stops – Employee Training

WHEN THE FUN STOPS™ – Employee Awareness Training

Open Enrollment Class – Individual gaming employees may register to attend. Participation card will be issued to employees upon completion of class to verify attendance. This program can be relied upon by gaming licensees to satisfy the requirement for employee training under NV Gaming Regulation 5.170 – Programs to Address Problem Gambling.

WHEN THE FUN STOPS™ is a one-hour training program that provides the information your employees need to know about the nature and symptoms of problem gambling and the resources available for help. A unique feature of this training module is a 23-minute video which explores the phenomenon of problem gambling through the expertise of a Nevada treatment professional and the experiences of four Nevada residents who are successfully dealing with their own gambling problem.