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Gamblers Assistance Program
Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - 24-Hours / 7 Days a Week

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Learn more about low risk tips for responsible gambling from our Play It Safe campaign! 

 

  GAP Funding Request Form FY13 - must be submitted 14 business days prior

to the date of a State Committee on Problem Gambling Meeting

 

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Division of Behavioral Health, Gamblers Assistance Program 2011-2015 Strategic Plan

 GAP Treatment Provider Manual FY2012-13 is available on the Provider Page

Educational Surveys for Public Awareness and Education

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Finding Treatment for Gambling Issues Services: Train professionals to screen, assess, and develop prevention and treatment plans for people who have problem gambling issues. Contract Network of Problem Gambling Treatment Providers to provide problem gambling treatment services. Sustaining youth programs in urban and rural communities to prevent gambling. Certification of problem gambling counselors under the Division of Behavioral Health. Ensure a 24/7 live answer helpline for those seeking help or information about problem gambling. Provide education through prevention and outreach activities about problem gambling in local communities. See our Training and Resources page for more help. Finding Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Gambling Addictions

Mission: Gamblers Assistance Program (GAP) is a program that uses an advisory council, service providers, and consumers to plan what it does. Its goal is to help use the state dollars it is given to direct services, and reduce problem gambling for all Nebraskans. Goals: Provide access to treatment and educational services across the state (see Signs and Symptoms) Increase treatment services statewide through training and behavioral health integration. Maintain a statewide Network of Problem Gambling Treatment Providers. Insure provisions of services.

Citizen Advisory Group: State Committee on Problem Gambling LB1058 Slip Law GAP Proclamation 2008 Nebraska Facts: Problem Gambling in Nebraska Fact Sheet Nebraska Reports & Studies: GAP Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Annual Report GAP Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Annual Report GAP Reports Discussion - DEC 2010 GAP Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Annual Report GAP Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Annual Report GAP Biennial Report - Fiscal Years 2006-2007   For more information, contact: Maya Chilese - Program Manager Gamblers Assistance Program DHHS-Division of Behavioral Health PO Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 68509-5026 Phone: 402-471-7792 Fax: 402-471-7859   Documents in PDF format require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from Adobe Systems, Inc.