Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance - MN gambling help organization

Welcome to the Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance Website

New for November 2011

Do you work in a charitable gambling establishment such as a VFW or other location where bingo, pull tabs and other games are available? Or, do you know someone who does? The new brochure, “An Educational Guide for Charitable Gambling Staff” is now available from the Northstar Alliance. It is designed to help employees understand more about problem gambling, how to identify it in their customers, and what resources are available for those who might need help.

Learn more about the most recent work of the Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance in our fiscal year 2010-11 Annual Report for 2010-11.

Note: Free print copies of the above listed publications are available on request. Just email us at linda@NorthstarProblemGambling.org.

“Give To The Max Day” is November 16, 2011. Consider a donation to the NPGA during Minnesota’s annual online fundraiser and support the work we do to help those affected by problem gambling. Visit GiveMN.com to contribute.

Become a member of the Northstar Alliance! New membership rates and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling issue, this site can assist you to:

understand problem gambling
learn how to reduce your risk of becoming a problem gambler
take the first steps toward help for yourself or a friend or loved one

Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance is the Minnesota affiliate to the National Council on Problem Gambling. You can find additional helpful information on the National Council website at www.ncpgambling.org.

Looking for a Gamblers Anonymous meeting? Check out www.minnesotaga.com. for locations and times.

And, if you are concerned that gambling has become more than a game for you or someone you know, don’t be afraid to reach out for help. Want to talk with someone right now? Pick up the phone and call the Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-333-HOPE. Its free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is available (including financial help). Don’t wait for things to get worse.

Minnesota Department of Human Services special website on problem gambling and treatment www.TreatmentDoesWork.com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Northstar is seeking candidates for our statewide Training Director and a Communications Intern.

Click here for the latest edition of the Northstar newsletter, Fall 2011

Want to know more about gambling in Minnesota? Read the new overview report produced by the Minnesota State Lottery.

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(The Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline is a separate service of the state of Minnesota DHS and is not a direct service of the Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance. To contact the Northstar Alliance use Contact Us).