1 of 4 Kansas Task Forces dedicated to

Promoting Education, Prevention, and Treatment Options

At no-cost to the Gambler, Gamer, or Concerned Other For Help Call

1 of 4 Regional Task Forces dedicated to

Promoting Education, Prevention, and Treatment Options

At no-cost to the Gambler, Gamer, or Concerned Other For Help Call

Learn How to Spot Warning Signs for Disordered Gambling

Mission Statement

To coordinate advocacy, education, prevention, hope, and treatment options for problem gambling in the community.

PGAF (Problem Gambling and Other Addictions Fund)

The PGAF (Problem Gambling and Other Addictions Fund) provides no out-of-pocket cost counseling and treatment services using funding from the PGAF. Call 1-800-GAMBLER Ask to be conntected to a Kansas Certified Gamlbing Counselor. Counseling and treatment services are available at no cost to you or to anyone affected by someone else's gambling or gaming.

What you should know about Disordered Gambling:

Help is available at no out of pocket cost!
For most adults, gambling can be a source of entertainment like one would go to a movie, out to eat or dancing. It can be a chance to socialize with others in a fun, safe and exciting atmosphere—and perhaps, win some money. Gambling games can include activities like casino slots, cards and dice, lottery, bingo, racing (cars, dogs, and horses), sports betting, internet gambling, sweepstakes, commodities, and the stock market.

For others, "gambling is a behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life - psychological, physical, social, or vocational." Free counselors are available to gamblers or anyone affected by gambling.

Disordered Gambling Warning Signs:

A preoccupation with gambling.

Talking only about wins, not losses.

Gambling is a way to escape problems.

Hiding losses from family members.

Borrowing money in order to gamble.

Withdrawal from family and friends.

Stopping or cutting back seems impossible.

Please join us for our monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of every month at 4:30 pm see our Facebook page for location and other meeting details.

Counties We Serve

Butler

Cowley

Harper

Harvey

Kingman

Reno

Sedgwick

Sumner