Gambling Related Harm Awareness
Welcome to Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day, where our community gathers to share vital education, offer compassionate support for affected individuals, and promote healthy habits.
Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day – September 29
State of Oregon Proclamation
This proclamation is an annual process that we apply for. By having the Governors sign and declare it, going back over three decades, shows the importance placed on Awareness, and the knowledge of the Harm gambling can have.
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Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day
is proclaimed in Oregon on September 29, which was Bobby’s birthday. This day is to highlight the serious impacts gambling can have on individuals, families, and communities. This day was established by Ronda Hatefi, founder of Oregonians for Gambling Awareness Organization, after her brothers battle with gambling addiction. She wants everyone to know that there is hope and help available, the warning signs of addiction, depression, and mental health awareness. She asks that you take a break – step away from gambling for a day and check in on yourself. If you are not able to stay away from gambling for one day, there is help available.
Ronda has also created Take a Break Toolkits, a mental health first aid kit. For information on these toolkits, or to schedule a presentation, contact Ronda.
Take a break today, check in with yourself, loved ones, families, and neighbors.
What is in a Name Change
When O.G.A.O. started many decades ago, we started with Problem Gamblers Awareness Day. This labels the problem on the Gambler. After years of presenting awareness and advocating for the people, change slowly evolved as many organizations now call it Problem Gambling Awareness. O.G.A.O. is now taking it a step further to include the harm inflected on others. Gambling related harm is not only the individual suffering, but also their families, friends, neighbors, co-workers, as well as local businesses, financial institutions, and possible social services. Or, to sum it up another way, the communities. We are thankful that Oregon Health Authority is recognizing and promoting this day in all of its capacities. Together, we can make a difference.
Raising Awareness For Gambling Harm Prevention
Gambling Awareness from 2011 newscast
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Podcast with Tana Russell of Evergreen Council
and Julie Hynes of Oregon Council on Problem Gambling, 2020 https://anchor.fm/connections-podcast
