When: March 12, 2020; 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: ACME Fresh Market; 1835 W. Market Street; Akron, OH 44313

About: As part of the OhioMHAS Prevention Workforce Development education series, Prevention Action Alliance is hosting three regional problem gambling trainings across the state. These trainings will take place in Dayton, Akron, and Bowling Green. Each attendee will receive six total hours of continuing education, three of which will be prevention ethics.

Includes a light breakfast and lunch.

Problem Gambling 101: As a result of the presentation, participants will:

• Have a better understanding of the difference between gambling and problem gambling

• Know the legal forms of gambling in Ohio

• Understand the connection between gambling disorder, substance use disorder, and other addictions and mental health issues

• Learn about gaming and gambling expansion

• Know who to contact for support, should they come in contact with someone who has indicated a gambling problem.

Prevention Ethics: As a result of the presentation, participants will:

• Be knowledgeable about Ohio’s Code of Ethics for Prevention Professionals

• Have a process for determining whether actions are ethical

• Know where and how to report unethical actions

Sponsor: Prevention Action Alliance

Cost: Free

For more information, go here.