Take On the Odds
Over 11,600 Vermont residents are estimated to be struggling with a gambling problem. Yet there are few certified statewide providers.
- Grow your skills in identifying, screening, and treating gambling addiction.
- Register for The Vermont Provider Free Training Program and earn up to 30 FREE Continuing Education Units.
Supporting Struggling Gamblers
Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned treatment professional, you’ve likely had clients experiencing gambling problems.
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Join our Winter Problem Gambling Essentials Winter 2026 Series!
You are invited to join problem gambling experts for a series designed to deepen your clinical skills. Earn free CEUs and take a deep dive into advanced topics impacting your clients. These training courses are available at no cost for providers who live or work in Vermont. Sessions start January 2026.
Please click here for more information about the Problem Gambling Essentials course description.
Course Offerings:
Session 1: Introduction to Problem Gambling
Trainer: Jodie Nealley
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 2: Gambling as a Co-Occurring Disorder
Trainer: Dr. Lori Rugle
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 3: Assessment and Diagnosis
Trainer: Katie Kirch
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 4: Ethics, Legal System and Future Trends
Trainer: Jody Bechtold
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 5: Neurobiology and Pharmacology and Harm Reduction
Trainer: Dr. Lori Rugle
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 6: CBT and LGBTQ Cultural Competence
Trainer: Dr. Eunice Avilés
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 4.0Session 7: Not All Bets Are the Same: Targeted Intervention Guide
Trainer: Katie Kirch
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 8: Case Studies – Applications
Trainer: Jody Bechtold
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 9: Finances and Families
Trainer: Dr. Lori Rugle
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 3.0Session 10: Integrating Recovery Supports into Clinical Practice
Trainer: Jodie Nealley
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
CEU Hours: 2.0
Vermont Problem Gambling Specialist Certificate
With the expansion of sports betting in Vermont, it is more important than ever to help people struggling with gambling harm. The Vermont Department of Mental Health has partnered with the Institute for Consumer Health to increase treatment availability.
The VT PGS Certificate allows your treatment agency or private practice to be listed as a referral source on the Vermont Gambling Helpline at no cost.
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