This document summarizes the agenda and discussions from a monthly call between problem gambling prevention providers in Oregon. The call included updates on upcoming trainings, annual reports, awareness materials, and state initiatives. Providers then shared updates from their local areas, including new prevention coordinators, outreach activities, and partnership development. They discussed questions around reporting requirements and student survey data. The facilitator requested future agenda items for upcoming prevention calls.

1. Problem Gambling Prevention
Providers
Monthly Call/Webinar
Facilitator: Roxann Jones, Problem Gambling Services Coordinator
August 18, 2016

2. Agenda
Time Topic
10:00 am– 10:10am Introductions/County Roll Call
10:10am – 10:30am PGS Update/Announcements
•September PGS All Provider Webinar
•Fall Oregon PGS Provider Gathering/Meeting
•2017 National Problem Gambling Conference Prevention Committee
•2017 Problem Gambling Awareness Calendar
•2015/2016 Annual Reports
•Problem Gambling Awareness Proposals
•Problem Gambling Treatment Specialist Update
•Other Training Opportunities
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10:30am -10:45am Discussion
•2015 Oregon Healthy Teen Survey Results
10:45am-10::55am Discussion Topics
•PGS Prevention Provider Discussion-Updates from the field/sharing
10:55am-11:00am Future agenda items:
•Ideas for what you as providers would like as agenda items for the
Prevention Connect Call

3. PGS Updates
September Prevention Connect Call
Canceled due to All Provider Webinar in September
Next PGS All Provider Webinar/Meeting
September 15 from 9-10:30am.
To register:
https://global.gotowebinar.com/join/456446133037621250/654212093
Agenda items being determined.
2016-17 Training Calendar
Now available listing out the monthly prevention and treatment calls
and all provider webinars and other upcoming trainings planned.
Located at: http://www.oregonpgs.org/all-providers/workforce-
development/

4. State PGS General Updates
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Upcoming Training
Opportunities:
Oregon PGS Provider Annual
Gathering
 September 29-30, 2016
 Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR
Keynote Presenter: Chris Anderson
Special discount on lodging only available
through August 29th
Prevention Track on September 30th
For more information on this
location, visit:
http://www.eagle-crest.com/

5. State PGS General Updates
Oregon Council on Problem Gambling will be hosting the 31st
National
Conference on Problem Gambling in Portland July 21-22, 2017
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 We are seeking someone from the Problem Gambling Prevention field to serve
on the Conference Prevention Program Committee. If you are interested please
email Roxann at Roxann.r.jones@state.or.us. Below is a brief description:
Formal committee to oversee the conference program. Assist with
distributing Call for Presentations and solicitation of submissions,
especially from regional or new presenters. Review and evaluate
submissions. Evaluate papers by presented to be included in prevention track.
Advise on program draft. Majority of work will take place November -
December 2016.

6. PGS Updates
Problem Gambling Awareness Calendar Update:
Artwork is at publication and design has been approved.
 Window framing theme for this years calendar.
Increased order this year to 12,000 calendars.
Problem Gambling Prevention Annual Reports were due on
August 15th
If you have not submitted your annual report
please contact Roxann.
Problem Gambling Awareness Proposals:
Due date was extended to August 19th
no later than 5:00 pm.
Proposals to be submitted electronically
Goal to have contracts finalized by end of October.

7. PGS Updates
Treatment Specialist Position Update:
Policy Option Package to request authority to hire a Treatment
Specialist for Problem Gambling was unsuccessful.
PGS State staff will be reviewing the System Improvement Plan
and evaluating options for moving forward with the plan with
existing staff resources and potentially contracted services.
We will keep you posted…

8. State PG Prevention Updates
New Materials Available
Booklet and Poster in English Spanish Poster
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9. Please visit www.Oregonpgs.org
Web Page

10. Questions:
Q1: Service Element language for Problem Gambling (SE 80) indicates that annual reports are
to be submitted electronically to amhcontract.administrator@state.or.us, however, email from Roxann
requested they be submitted to her directly. Which way is correct?
A1: It is okay to utilize the amhcontract.administrator@state.or.us to submit reports. Reports
are then forwarded directly to state PGS staff. Looking at SE language for next biennium, to streamline
process. No worries if you submitted directly or utilized the amh contract administrator, annual
reports can be submitted either way. Apologies for any confusion.
Q2: 2016 Student Wellness Data is already posted on line, however no previous year
comparison data listed for problem gambling. Also are those reports final?
A2: Roxann checked with Healthy Analytics after the call and the data that is in the reports
is final. Comparison data has not been gathered for problem gambling in the past. In general the data
in the comparison section of the report has been for DFC funded projects.
Q3: Will SWS data be cross tabulated by risk factors as well?
A3: Yes, a request will be submitted to Health Analytics to start
that work.

11. 2015 Oregon Healthy Teen Survey Data
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12. 2015 Oregon Healthy Teen Survey Data
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13. 2015 Oregon Healthy Teen Survey Data
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14. 2015 Oregon Healthy Teen Survey Data
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15. 2015 Oregon Healthy Teen Survey Data
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http://www.oregonpgs.org/oregon-healthy-
teens-2015-gambling-cross-tabulations/

16. Provider Sharing
Washington/Andy: Presentation requests are picking up. They integrate problem
gambling information into their speaking engagements.
Benton/Jordan: Recently completed site review process and identified areas to
enhance policies and develop linkages with Treatment provider. Seeking assistance to
develop an alternative activity to playing bingo with prizes as part of County All Staff
meeting. If you have recommendations please contact Kelly Locey.
Douglas/Cati: Wrapped up school activities and Art of Prevention project. Have
had the opportunity to display artwork around the community to expand the
messaging and reach within the community. Was invited to provide suicide
prevention information at a local arm wrestling contest that was well attended across
the county, developing a new partnership!
Jackson/Emily: Working on further developing problem gambling prevention plan
for upcoming year.
Baker/Haley: Haley is the new Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator for
Baker County. Diving in and getting acclimated to PG. Welcome Haley!

17. Provider Sharing
Yamhill/Jill: Jill is the new Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator and is
acclimating to community level work. Has made connection with treatment
program and has provided presentations to peer mentors and Community Health
Outreach program. Started conversation with CCO in county and lead to
including Lie Bet screening into community outreach. Jill is looking for any
guidance around prevention in rural communities. Welcome Jill!
Crook/Katie: Katie is the new Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator for
Crook County. Diving right in conducted a survey at the Crook County fair (150
responses) to help develop baseline data in Crook County. Welcome Katie!
Clackamas/Cascadia/Kim: Working on updating Prevention Video to utilize
in community, updating data etc.
Multnomah/Nancy: Busy working with sub-contractors to finalize year end
data. Reviewing current plan based on outcomes etc. from previous reporting
period and will be making adjustments as necessary.

18. Provider Sharing

19. Future Agenda Items
Next Prevention Connect Call is October 20th. Please let
Roxann know if there are any items you would like
included on the agenda.

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