Office of Problem Gambling

Join us in preventing gambling-related harms.

The Office of Problem Gambling is dedicated to helping Californians who are suffering from gambling disorder, but we need your help. This toolkit is full of easy-to-share resources to help prevent and reduce gambling harms in your community.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM)
PGAM is a grassroots campaign held annually in March that includes the participation of the California Department of Public Health's Office of Problem Gambling (OPG), the California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), and dozens of community organizations, state health agencies, gambling industry representatives, recovery groups, healthcare organizations and providers and others throughout the country. The goal of PGAM is to increase public awareness of problem gambling, and to and provide information about resources for treatment and prevention.

Ways you can help

Share these resources with your networks and anyone you feel would benefit from them.

PGAM Poster
Social media posts
Responsible Gambling Guidelines (PDF)
Gambling Assessment (Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen)

You can find more resources in English, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages below.

Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) to learn more about problem gambling.

Brochures:

Responsible Gambling Guidelines (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese)
Worried About Gambling? (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese)
Are You Gambling Away Your Retirement? (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese)
Youth Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevention Tips (PDF) (Spanish, Chinese)
California Gambling Education and Treatment Services (PDF)

You can order free hard copies of many of our publications via our online order form.

The Fast Facts below are created through a partnership with the UCLA Gambling Studies Program and OPG and are based on CalGETS data.

Self Assessment: The three-question Gambling Assessment is was designed to help individuals and their loved ones recognize gambling-related harms and seek support if needed.
Youth Gambler Self-Assessment
Freedom from Problem Gambling Self-help Workbook (PDF) (Also available in 21 other languages.)
Helplines and Support Groups

If you or a loved one is suffering from gambling harms call 1-800-GAMBLER, text SUPPORT to 53342, or visit 800gambler.chat for no-cost, confidential help 24/7.