Problem Gambling CE Day, 3 ceus

Friday, December 5, 2025, Problem Gambling CE Day (3 ceus) with option for in-person or virtual via ZOOM

Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of SW OH, Co-sponsors: UC Blue Ash College, EPIC Global Solutions, Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition, SOCHE, and UC School of Social Work

8:00am Check-in opens, coffee and refreshments, networking, employment openings,

Exhibit tables:

• Brighter Days Wellness and Recovery, LLC., https://www.brighterdayswellnessandrecovery.com/

• Center for Addiction Treatment, https://catsober.org/

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College – Recovery Community and Harm reduction https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/news/cincinnati-state-recovery-community-for-students-will-launch-in-fall-2024/

• Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition https://www.instagram.com/1n5.org.stopthestigma/#

• Other exhibitors to be determined

AGENDA OF DAY

8:00am Check-in opens for in-person participants and networking

8:50am WELCOME

Rachel Johnson, PhD, MS, LPCC-S, Chair, Problem Gambling Coalition

Emily Chu Nguyen, MSW, LSW, December 2025 CE Day Chair

9:00-10:00am, TOPIC: Sports Betting in Collegiate Athletics: Trends and Resources, (1CEU) – via ZOOM Carey Wheelhouse, Ph.D., PA-C, Director of Health Promotion, NCAA Sport Science Institute

Abstract: Sports betting has become highly prevalent on college campuses across America. Learn more about NCAA research related to student-athlete gambling and sports betting trends, student athlete health and safety considerations related to sports betting, and NCAA initiatives related to collegiate sports betting.

Learning Objectives:

• Review NCAA Research study outcomes, including trends in student-athlete gambling and sports betting behaviors and student-athlete experiences of harassment related to sports betting.

• Discuss multilevel risk associated with gambling and sports betting in collegiate athletics, including integrity concerns as well as health and safety considerations.

• Provide an overview of NCAA resources related to gambling and sports betting.

10:00-10:15am BREAK

10:15-11:15am, TOPIC: Know Your Play – Educating College Students on Responsible Gaming (1CEU)

Cory Brown, MPA, OCPC, ICPS, Gaming Policy & Consumer Protection Manager, EPIC Global Solutions

Description: This session introduces Know Your Play, a free digital platform created to educate students and staff on responsible gaming, mental health, and financial literacy. Funded by the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), the platform includes a University Integration Toolkit co-developed by EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and the Responsible Gambling Council.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the overall issue of gambling harm in Ohio

• Explain how college students are especially at-risk for gambling harm

• Identify educational resources available to college students and staff

11:15-11:30am BREAK

11:30-12:30pm, TOPIC: Suicide & Problem Gambling, Mary Makley Wolff, MS OCPC ICPS, Coordinator, Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition (1CEU)

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to recognize the risk factors and warning signs of suicide.

• Participants will be able to understand the cross over between mental health disorders, problem gambling and suicide.

• Participants will learn 3 steps to utilize when concerned about suicidal behavior in a person.

12:30pm-12:45pm BREAK

12:45pm-1:45pm, Coalition Committee meetings

• Outreach Committee – big auditorium

• College Committee – in Learning and Teaching Center

1:45pm: Adjourn

PG Coalition SW OH is a member of the Statewide Prevention Coalition Association (SPCA) https://preventionactionalliance.org/prevention-programs/statewide-prevention-coalition-association/

Also check out other Sports events in Blue Ash, Health & Wellness events in Blue Ash, Nonprofit events in Blue Ash.