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Problem Gambling Speakers
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Please contact each speaker individually for more information on their availability and fees, if any.
---Central Oregon
Fred Doolin, MA, CGACII
Experience: Six years clinical practice providing 1:1 and group therapy for problem/pathological gamblers and/or their family members. Four years experience coordinating the Problem Gambling Prevention Program for Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties.
Topics: Most clinical and social aspects of problem gambling, particularly topics surrounding:
*Early identification and treatment of problem gambling behaviors
*False belief systems of the problem gambler
*Compare/contrast the course of substance addiction with gambling addiction
*Co-occurring disorders with problem gambling
*Gambling and Dissociation--the locus of control and problem gambling
*Assessment
Contact information: 541-322-7507; fdoolin@co.deschutes.or.us
Location: Deshutes County Mental Health; 2577 NE Courtney Drive; Bend, Oregon 97701
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---Columbia Gorge
Trudy Townsend/Debie Jones Wasco County CCF
Contact information: 541-506-2670
Geographic location: Hood River, Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco Counties
---Eastern Oregon
Thad Labhart, CADC II Harney Behavioral Health
Contact information: 541-573-8376; Thaddeua.S.Labhart@class.oregonvos.net
Geographic speaking area: Harney, Lake and Grant Counties
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Andrea Lockner Lifeways, Inc.
Contact information: 541-823-9055; Alockner@lifeways.org
Geographic speaking area: Baker, Malheur, Morrow, Union, Wallow, and Wheeler Counties
----Oregon Coast
Barbara Slott, LPC Columbia Community Mental Health
Contact information: 503-366-5989 (x11); barbaras@ccmh1.com
Geographic speaking area: Clatsop County
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Paul Mueller
ADAPT Gambling Treatment Program
Contact information: 541-751-0357; p.a.mueller@att.net
Geographic speaking area: Coos and Curry Counties
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Marilyn Heins, M.A.
Experience: Problem Gambling Counselor in Lincoln County since May 2003. Thirty years of experience as a counselor.
Topics: Will speak on all aspects of problem gambling
Contact information: 541-265-6611 (ext. 2261); MHeins@co.lincoln.or.us
Geographical speaking area: Lincoln County
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---Portland and Surrounding Area
Barb Wiest Clackamas County Mental Health Gambling Treatment Program
Contact information: 503-742-5301; Barbw@co.clackamas.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Clackamas County
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Peter Walsh Cascadia Behavioral Health
Contact information: 503-872-0151; Pwalsh@cascadiabhc.org
Geographic speaking area: Multnomah County
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Virginia Howard OHSU BH Clinic
Contact information: 503-494-4745; Howardv@ohsu.edu
Geographic speaking area: Multnomah County
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Hubert Evans Project for Community Recovery, Life Works NW
Contact information: 503-281-2804 (x110); huberte@lifeworksnw.org
Geographic speaking area: Multnomah County
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Barbara Slott, LPC Columbia Community Mental Health
Contact information: 503-366-5989 (x11); barbaras@ccmh1.com
Geographic speaking area: Columbia County
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John Pearson, MSW
Experience: Coordinates Multnomah County's gambling treatment programs; works with Latino and African American communities to develop outreach and treatment programs for these populations
Topics: Large countywide program development and management; outreach and early intervention in a large urban area; general overview of problem gambling
Contact: John F. Pearson, 503-988-3691 (ext. 22612); john.f.pearson@co.multnomah.or.us
Geographical speaking area: Multnomah County
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Andy Cartmill
Experience: Senior Program Educator-Addictions, Washington County Department of Health and Human Services
Topic: Problem Gambling. Gambling generates more revenue in the U.S. than spectator sports, the cruise ship industry, theme parks, recorded music and the movies - combined! Oregon is second only to Nevada in the types of gaming that are offered. This enormous industry has a downside, however: problem and pathological behavior. Examine the signs and symptoms of problem/pathological gambling as it becomes an issue, and learn about the history of gambling in the U.S. and Oregon. Hear about the prevalence of problem gambling in Washington County and what gamblers and their families can do about it. Available in PowerPoint or standard overhead formats for any group or organization.
Contact information: 503-846-4903; andy_cartmill@co.washington.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Washington County
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Thomas G. Ten Eyck, M.A., CPGC
Experience:Specializing in teaching about problem and pathological gambling, chemical addictions, and additions with co-occurring mental disorders. Currently adjunct professor at (1) Lewis and Clark College, Graduate School of Counseling/Psychology, (2) Mount Hood Community College, Mental Health and Human Services, and (3) Chemeketa Community College.
Presentations include: The Institute of Addictions Studies in Portland, various State of Oregon Gambling Training Conferences, national and international conferences on problem gambling (Las Vegas, New Orleans), local cable access programs. Past experience includes designing, implementing and supervising problem gambling treatment programs for (1) Oregon Health and Sciences University, Department of Psychiatry, (2) LifeWorks NW in Washington County, and (3) the state's only African-American culturally specific problem gambling treatment program at LifeWorks NW (PCR) in northeast Portland.
Topics:
- Problem gambling -- What is it? How prevalent is it? How is it treated?
- Problem gambling -- How does it affect the family, the community?
- Presentations are designed to be appropriate for and specific to each audience.
Length of presentations: From one hour to thirty contact hours for a semester class
Appropriate audiences: Any adult community group such as Chambers of Commerce, professional groups such as allied heath professionals, and college students at undergraduate or graduate levels.
Contact information: Thomas G. Ten Eyck, 503-668-9286; teneyckt@earthlink.net
Geographical areas: Throughout the State of Oregon
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---Southern Oregon
William Cohen
Experience: Seven and a half years of gamblers anonymous meetings facilitation. Recovering compulsive gambler. Lecturing and writing about problem gambling and all addictions.
Topics:
- Neurochemistry of addictions
- Behavioral addictions and general addictions
- Recovery
Contact information: 541-944-6133 billyco@charter.net
Geographic speaking area: Statewide and Southern Oregon
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Carin Niebuhr
Jackson County HHS
Contact information: 541-774-7807; Niebuhcl@jacksoncounty.org
Geographic speaking area: Jackson County
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Roxanne Jones
Jackson County HHS
Contact information: 541-774-7821; Jonesrr@jacksoncounty.org
Geographic speaking area: Jackson County
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Jean Linck, CGAC
Josephine County Mental Health
Contact information: 541-474-5393; jlinck@co.josephine.or.us
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Jennifer Gustafson
Josephine County Mental Health Crisis Resolution Center
Contact information: 541-474-5363; jgustafson@co.josephine.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Josephine County
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Dan Strasser, MA
ADAPT Gambling Treatment Program
Contact information: 541-672-2691; dans@adapt-or.org
Geographic speaking area: Douglas County
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Kristin Bezdek
Klamath Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Contact information: 541-882-7248; Ktrunnels@hotmail.com
Geographic speaking area: Klamath County
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---Statewide
William Cohen
Experience: Seven and a half years of gamblers anonymous meetings facilitation. Recovering compulsive gambler. Lecturing and writing about problem gambling and all addictions.
Topics:
- Neurochemistry of addictions
- Behavioral addictions and general addictions
- Recovery
Contact information: 541-944-6133 billyco@charter.net
Geographic speaking area: Statewide and Southern Oregon
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Jeffrey Marotta, Ph.D.
Experience: Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Currently serves as the problem gambling services manager for the State of Oregon, responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a large-system intervention program. Also serves as adjunct faculty to the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming and as vice president to the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators
Topics: Oregon and Gambling: The Downside; Gambling Away the Golden Years; Oregon's Problem Gambling Strategic Plan; Recovery from Gambling Problems; Exploring the Natural Recovery Process from Gambling Problems; From Boom to Bust: Gambling and Problem Gambling; Gambling and Public Health; Playing the Odds: Gambling and Youth."
Contact: 503-373-1650 (x226); jeffrey.j.marotta@state.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Anywhere in Oregon.
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Julie Hynes, M.A.
Experience: Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator, Lane County Health and Human Services
Topics:
- Youth gambling presentation (for educators, parents, or other concerned citizens)
- Youth "My Money's on Me!" interactive gambling workshop (for middle school students, youth with history of problem behavior)
- Problem gambling "101": Gambling trends and information on problem gambling (for civic groups, community leaders, and the general population)
- Athletes and problem gambling
- College and problem gambling
- Problem gambling and the workplace
- Problem gambling prevention: What it is and why it is so important today
- Presentations/trainings for mental health professionals or groups
- Presentations/trainings for addiction professionals or groups
- Spanish-language versions of any of the above
Most presentations conducted with PowerPoint and projector; Lane County typically furnishes necessary AV equipment.
Contact information: 541-682-3928; Julie.Hynes@co.lane.or.us;
Geographic speaking area: Lane County; also available for statewide trainings.
For more information on problem gambling: www.lanecounty.org/prevention/gambling
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Carole Hardy
Experience: Oregon Lottery Marketing Manager, current board member Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation, current member Problem Gambling Service Advisory Council
Topic: Problem Gambling Public Awareness Campaigns (20-60 minutes for local/regional treatment providers; any civic group)
Contact information: 503-540-1030; carole.hardy@state.or.us
Geographical speaking area: anywhere in Oregon (or major national conferences)
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---Willamette Valley
Danette Killinger Linn-Benton Gambling Treatment
Contact information: 541-967-3819; dgurgey@co.linn.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Linn and Benton Counties
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Amber Chytka Polk County Mental Health
Contact information: 503-623-9289; Chytka.amber@co.polk.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Polk County
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Carl Whitfield Yamhill County Family and Youth Division
Contact information: 503-434-7462; whitfiec@co.yamhill.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Yamhill County
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Yvonne Lawver, M.A.
Experience: Prevention Specialist, Marion County Health Department. Provides addictions prevention/early intervention services through the Youth Services Teams in five school districts in north Marion County. Involved in creating the first problem gambling prevention project in Oregon and integrating problem gambling prevention into existing substance abuse prevention work. Member of the Gambling Addiction Therapists (GAT) Prevention Committee.
Topics: Problem Gambling and Youth
- professional training—for awareness and screening resources—35-60 mins.
- youth presentations: high-risk groups and classrooms—45-90 mins
- community groups, parents—awareness and resources—20-60 mins
Note: coworker Eusebio Herrera available for presentations in Spanish.
Contact information: 503-566-2901; ylawver@co.marion.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Marion County; surrounding counties possibly for professional trainings.
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Julie Hynes, M.A.
Experience: Experience: Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator, Lane County Health and Human Services
Topics:
- Youth gambling presentation (for educators, parents, or other concerned citizens)
- Youth "My Money's on Me!" interactive gambling workshop (for middle school students, youth with history of problem behavior)
- Problem gambling "101": Gambling trends and information on problem gambling (for civic groups, community leaders, and the general population)
- Athletes and problem gambling
- College and problem gambling
- Problem gambling and the workplace
- Problem gambling prevention: What it is and why it is so important today
- Presentations/trainings for mental health professionals or groups
- Presentations/trainings for addiction professionals or groups
- Spanish-language versions of any of the above
Most presentations conducted with PowerPoint and projector; Lane County typically furnishes necessary AV equipment.
Contact information: 541-682-3928; Julie.Hynes@co.lane.or.us
Geographic speaking area: Lane County; also available for statewide trainings.
For more information on problem gambling: www.lanecounty.org/prevention/gambling
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