Welcome, 2009 Western Regional Conference on Problem Gambling Awareness participants!

On this page you'll find youth-related tools & resources we shared during the "Problem Gambling Education through School Partnerships & Community Coalitions" panel on Friday, May 1.

Lane County's portion of this panel is here:

Tools:

"Deal or No Dice" Presentation

Do kids you know watch the popular show? Lane County Problem Gambling Prevention has created an innovative educational version of the game to help introduce the topic of problem gambling and increase awareness. Instead of all luck, as the real game would demonstrate, students get to participate in a trivia version of the game – with of course some luck involved!

Click here to download your free customizable presentation (PowerPoint 2003 or later required; to save, right-click and "Save target as...").
Click here to download your free complete presentation recommended for middle school use (PowerPoint 2003 or later required; to save, right-click and "Save target as..."). .

By downloading and using the presentation, you agree to source Lane County Prevention Program. Please give us your feedback on the presentation & how to make it an even better tool!

Note: If you do not have PowerPoint, but would like to still use the presentation, you may download a free PowerPoint viewer here.

Be sure to also download the instructions for how to use the game & to create your own prize "briefcases!"

more youth-related links:

	Youth Gambling: Safe Bet?
	What kids are gambling on - Online gambling and youth - Video games and youth
	How youth become problem gamblers
	Lowering the risks for problems
	Signs of a gambling problem in youth
	What you can do
	Tips for Parents
	Tips for Teachers
	Teen gambling brochure
	Other brochures & print resources

Deal or No Dice by Lane County Problem Gambling Prevention is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available by contacting julie.hynes@co.lane.or.us.

Youth video:

This award-winning Oregon DVD is free. Click here for more information about this award-winning video, and download your free copy of the video and facilitator guide.

Problem Gambling Art Search

Since 2003, Oregon has been holding a statewide poster "art search" to commemorate Problem Gambling Awareness Week. The poster search is open to all youth in grades 6-8 throughout the state. Prizes are given out regionally for participation, and statewide prizes are awarded for the top selected posters in Oregon. In 2008, a special "problem gambling awareness calendar" was created to display top artwork. 10,000 calendars were printed and disseminated throughout the state this year.

Click here for more information about the poster search, including instructions.

New website for problem gambling prevention & outreach providers!

Other youth-related media:

TV:

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

Radio Public Service Announcements Created by Youth:

Youth Radio Public Service Announcement:

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.)

Big props to local students Brandon, Erin, Jasmin, Michael, and Samantha for sharing their amazing talent and voices!

2009 local poster winner!

Above: Tasha Alo (right), whose poster was chosen as one of the top 13 posters in Oregon, poses with Monroe Middle School health teacher Sarah Kerr-Daly (left) and Lane County Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator Julie Hynes (center).

Click the poster below to see Tasha's poster & visit this year's poster gallery. (More posters coming soon!)

Other things to increase awareness that you can do:

Have parents learn more. Get started here.

Have teachers learn more. Get started here.

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 for more information about informative, interactive presentations!