oregon problem gambling awareness week

Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Week was March 3-9, 2008 -- but awareness of problem gambling is important all year long.

The purpose of Problem Gambling Awareness Week is to increase public awareness and educate community providers about problem gambling. The effort began in keeping with the message of "Hope and Help" available for problem gamblers and their loved ones.
 

Key messages:

1. Problem gambling is a serious public health issue for Oregon.
2. Oregon's investment in addressing problem gambling reduces harm and helps the economy.
3. Treatment in Oregon is free, confidential, and it works.

Local efforts:

TV | Radio | Bus | Newsletters | What you can do

TV:

• KVAL-TV News | 'Raising awareness on problem gambling in Oregon' [Story | Video] (3/5/08)
• KMTR-TV News | 'Problem gamblers getting younger'  [Story | Video] (3/4/08)

Radio:

March 10 - April 10: Youth Radio Public Service Announcements on 20 local radio stations:

• Jasmin & Michael from Hamlin Middle School (60 sec.)

• Brandon & Samantha from Monroe Middle School (60 sec.)

• My dad doesn't want help for his gambling problem - but mom is getting help  (60 sec.)

• Erin's personal story - My uncle has a gambling problem (60 sec.)

• Brandon says help is available (30 sec.)

These spots will air a total of 360 times on 20 Lane County radio stations from March 10- April 10. Special thanks to Doc Winston of McKenzie Radio Broadcasting, Trena Jayne, Hamlin Middle School teacher & Sarah Kerr-Daly, Monroe Middle School teacher, for all you did to make this happen. And big thanks to students Brandon, Erin, Jasmin, Michael, and Samantha for sharing your amazing talent and voices! You rock!
 

Bus Ads:

On 12 LTD buses throughout March and beyond (click picture to see larger sample):

Newsletters:

Click here for article sent to several local school and community newsletters. Feel free to edit it and send out.

Things to increase awareness that you can do:

Know a middle school student? Have them participate in the middle school poster search! Prizes for all participants! More info ►

Get in-the-know with an awareness presentation. Got a class, community group, or others that would be interested in problem gambling as a topic?  Contact us to schedule an informative, interactive presentation!

  Learn more. Parents: go here to learn more. Teachers: go here to learn more. Know someone with a gambling problem?  Get help.

Looking to learn a LOT more? Download your own copy of the 2008 Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Week Resource Guide -- coming soon! And visit the Oregon Problem Gambling Services website.