July 11, 2014, Orlando Florida Presenters: Margaret Cahoon & Sasha Russell Mary Jeanette Shultz Scott Melissa & Karen Sicher Todd Denny & Shannon Dictson Kelly Chau Amanda Burke

1. Margaret Cahoon & Sasha Russell
Mary Jeanette Shultz
Scott Melissa & Karen Sicher
Todd Denny & Shannon Dictson
Kelly Chau
Amanda Burke
Prevention Showcase

2. Wisdom Exchange: Make A
Difference by Sharing Your Story
Margot Cahoon & Sasha Russell

3. Financial Steps a Family
Can Take Today
Mary Jeanette Shultz

4. 4
Objectives
• Define and recognize
problem gambling.
• Recognize financial and
emotional impacts.
• See how to create a
spending plan that
addresses all debts.
• Learn to plug any
gambling leaks.
• Find help with finances
and problem gambling.

5. 5
Defining Problem Gambling
• Increased
preoccupation with
gambling
• A need to bet more
money more frequently
• Restlessness or
irritability when
attempting to stop
• “Chasing” losses
• Loss of control

6. 6
Recognizing Problem Gambling
• Missing school or work.
• Feeling remorse.
• Feeling an urge to continue
after losing—and after
winning.
• Gambling to pay debts or
obligations.
• Gambling as escape.
• Borrowing or stealing
money
to gamble.

7. 7
Establishing a Spending Plan
• List all income.
• List all expenses.
– Include the costs of
gambling treatment.
– Include payments on
gambling-related debts.
• Balance income and
expenses.
• Nongamblers: Avoid
“revenge spending.”

8. 8
Plug Any Gambling Leaks
• Limit access to Internet devices:
computers, tables, smartphones.
• Change account
passwords.
• Remember that
gambling may
include risky
investing, such as day trading.
• Life events may trigger a gambling
relapse.

9. 9
Finding Help
• Gamblers Anonymous
and Gam-Anon
• National Council on
Problem Gambling
• Financial planners
• Tax advisors
• Estate lawyers
• Credit/debt counselors
• Employee assistance
programs

10. Square One Program –
Breaking the Barriers,
Problem Gambling and the
Correctional System
Scott Melissa & Karen Sicher

11. Mescalero Music Mentors
Todd Denny & Shannon Dictson

17. Upending Media Intervention:
An Effective Intergenerational
Prevention Strategy for
API Populations
Jorge Wong & Kelly Chau

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Upending Media Intervention
A 2nd generation strategy for 1st generation Asian Problem Gamblers
Jorge Wong, Ph. D., CCEP, CHC
Kelly Chau, M. S.
Center for Addiction Recovery and Empowerment (CARE)
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
28th National Conference on Problem Gambling
July 11 & 12, 2014
Orlando, FL

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U.S. California
Santa Clara
County San Jose*
Total Population 309 Million 37.2 Million 1.84 Million 1.000,536
(01/01/14)
Whites 72.4% 57.6% 47.0% 42.8%
Whites non-Hispanics 63.7% 40.6% 35.2% 28.7%
Blacks 12.6% 6.2% 2.6% 3.3%
Hispanics 16.3% 37.6% 26.9% 33.2%
Asians 4.8% 13.0% 32.0% 32.0%
Native Americans/
Alaskan
0.9% 1.0% 0.7% 0.9%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders 0.2% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Median household income/year $50,221 $58,925 $84,990 $78,660

20. © 2012 Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Vietnamese Cultural Values
Respect
for Elders
Marriage
& Gender
Roles
Children
COLLECTIVISM

21. © 2012 Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Dissemination of life learning…
Country of origin -traditional
Elders
Parents
Youths
U.S. UPENDING Strategy
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Elders
Parents
Youths

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Upending Strategy
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Community
Elders
Parents
Youths

23. © 2012 Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Upending Media Intervention
Upending Culturally Respectful Strategy
California Office Problem Gambling
Friday Night Live
Betting On Our Future
Mom, I care...
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24. Using Logic Models to Create
Problem Gambling Prevention
Programs
Amanda Burke

25. Rely on Logic…Not Luck
Amanda Burke, M.Ed., CTRS, CHES
Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist
Townhall II
Kent, Ohio

26. What Is a Logic Model?
• An adaptable, organizational tool
• A picture of what will be done
• A way to communicate with stakeholders
• Required component of many grants
(University of Wisconsin Extension, 2009)

27. Basic Logic Model Example

28. Why Use a Logic Model?
Resources
Short
Interim
Participation
OutputsInputs
Mission
Outcomes
Long
Plan
Evaluate
Implement
Activities
Assess
SAMHSA, 2014