Training and resources for professionals
If you’re a provider or counselor, we’re here for you too. The Helpline can help you assist your clients with problem gambling resources and referrals, and can connect you to free training and technical assistance from the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment (M-TAC).
Helping your client
Many people experience problem gambling. It’s helpful to understand what you and your client are facing together. Like other addictions, problem gambling is a chronic condition that can be treated.
Here are some resources you can use to build your knowledge of problem gambling, treatment options, and recovery:
About problem gambling
Understand the difference between casual gambling and problem gambling and learn to recognize the signs and effects of problem gambling.
Search for problem gambling services
Problem gambling services can look different for everyone. No matter the unique needs of your client, there are support options available.
Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment (M-TAC)
M‑TAC is a statewide resource that provides free training, capacity building, and technical assistance to help treatment and recovery providers support clients experiencing or at risk of experiencing problem gambling and co-occurring disorders.
You play a critical role for your community, supporting people with substance use or behavioral health disorders, and other needs. With support from M-TAC, you can build your capacity to identify and treat clients with problem gambling.
Order free materials
Support for your clients starts with awareness. Get the word out about problem gambling with free materials provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. From wallet cards to workbooks, these resources help people understand the risks, how to make changes, and how resources like the Helpline can support them.
