The FCCG plays a vital role within the State of Florida. In addition to providing supportive intervention, referrals and assistance to persons in need, the agency spends time, energy and resources aiding professionals from a broad spectrum of the marketplace to increase supports to at-risk and addicted populations. All FCCG HelpLine referral providers must hold a nationally recognized certification in the field. The FCCG is a provider of training approved and accredited by the National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. Such training is a partial requirement towards national certification as a Compulsive Gambling Counselor.

     The goal of the FCCG's 60-hour course for mental health, addictions and other professionals is to train medical and health care professionals to assess and treat Florida citizens suffering from the affects of compulsive gambling and to assist family members trying to cope with this addiction.

     Certification training continues to be absolutely critical as Florida residents are increasingly presenting in a variety of venues including alcohol and substance abuse programs, mental health agencies, correctional facilities, business environments, hospitals and elsewhere with a primary gambling problem without the benefit of supports by trained personnel.

Upcoming 2007 Training Sessions

• Coral Springs, FL - Click Here
  
  
• Tampa, FL - Click Here
• Thursday, May 21, 2007: Train The Trainers Workshop - Click here
• Friday, June 1 - 14, 2007: Problem/Compulsive Gambling Training for Mental Health, Social Work, Addiction and Prevention Professionals -
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The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., in partnership with Broward Addiction Recovery Centers, is offering a series of one (1) day training sessions on treating the compulsive gambler and family members.  Each full-day session will be 7.5 hours/CEUs and the series will be completed over 8 cumulative sessions.  These trainings meet certification requirements for National Compulsive Gambling Certification.  Topics Include: Typology of gamblers; definitions and criteria; screening/assessment; prevalence; co morbid and co-occurring disorders; the meaning of money; legal problems/issues; case management issues; treatment skills/treatment design; family counseling and crisis Intervention. 

CEUs are available for Mental Health, Addiction and Prevention professionals granted by the Florida Certification Board, Inc., and the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, and the Board of Psychology.  CEUs: FCB Provider #A113, BAP Provider #179, PCE #98

Training Location:
Stephen R. Booher Bldg.
3275 NW 99th Way
Coral Springs, FL  33065

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The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., in partnership with Springfield College, is offering a series of one (1) day training sessions on treating the compulsive gambler and family members.  Each full-day session will be 7.5 hours/CEUs and the series will be completed over 8 cumulative sessions.  These trainings meet certification requirements for National Compulsive Gambling Certification.  Topics Include: Typology of gamblers; definitions and criteria; screening/assessment; prevalence; co morbid and co-occurring disorders; the meaning of money; legal problems/issues; case management issues; treatment skills/treatment design; family counseling and crisis Intervention. 

CEUs are available for Mental Health, Addiction and Prevention professionals granted by the Florida Certification Board, Inc., and the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, and the Board of Psychology.  CEUs: FCB Provider #A113, BAP Provider #179, PCE #98

Training Location:
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
School of Human Services
225 West Busch Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33611

Click Here to download flyer with dates, times and registration information.