Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline

10 elements of a model school problem gambling awareness & prevention program

1. Restrictions on gambling included in school’s policies and procedures
2. Problem gambling awareness posters, brochures posted in buildings
3. School counselors (and appropriate others)have received an in-service on problem gambling and be able to help or refer a student who needed help or information
4. Problem gambling addressed as part of the healthy choices or ATOD curriculum; included in risk/healthy choices activities and events (teen mazes, assembly speakers, etc.)
5. School utilizes promising practice curricula for problem gambling
6. Fundraisers involving gambling would be minimized or, if used, would always include awareness information about problem gambling
7. Gambling is incorporated into examples in classes such as math (probability/risk), social studies (costs/benefits to society of gambling), health (see #4)
8. In-service on problem gambling provided every five years to school staff
9. PTA or PTO knowledgeable about problem gambling
10. School observes annual problem gambling awareness week in conjunction with local problem gambling prevention and outreach coordinator.