Continuing Education Units (CEU)
ICPG workshops and trainings provide CEU (continuing education units) through the Illinois Certification Board based on approval for individual trainings.
The State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has approved all ICPG workshops and trainings as a Registered Social Worker CE Sponsor. This program is recognized as providing CE hours for: LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC under IDFPR license #159.001302.
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization recognizes ICPG as a preferred partner for workshops and trainings in line with the ICGC Level I & II. Participants can claim 30 CEUs from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA).
30 Hour Problem Gambling Basic Training
This basic training addresses 100% of the required material for certification. This 30 hour training series will highlight all the beginning needs for counselors and other addiction trained professionals of the needs for patients struggling with Problem Gambling Issues. Once registered you will have 90 days to complete the course.
Take the TrainingEDGE-SBIRT Screening Tool
The EDGE-SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to delivering early intervention and treatment services for persons with gambling disorders, as well as those at risk of developing these disorders.
Screening quickly assesses the severity of gambling disorder and identifies the appropriate level of treatment.
Brief intervention focuses on increasing insight and awareness regarding gambling disorder and motivation toward behavioral change. Referral to treatment provides those identified as needing more extensive treatment with access to specialty care.
Referral to treatment provides those identified as needing more extensive treatment with access to specialty care.
Download the ToolEDGE-SBIRT Training
This free course will teach you how to use the EDGE-SBIRT Screening Tool so that you may confidently implement it in your own practice. The tutorial should take approximately one hour and allows you to experience various scenarios where the EDGE-SBIRT tool can be used.
Take the TrainingSelf-Exclusion Trainings
Self-Exclusion as a Recovery Support Tool: Helping Clients Navigate Illinois Voluntary Exclusion Program
Self-exclusion can be a valuable recovery support strategy for individuals experiencing gambling-related harm. This training provides counselors, therapists, social workers, peer support specialists, and other behavioral health professionals with an overview of Illinois’ Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSEP) and its role within a comprehensive treatment and recovery plan. Participants will learn how the program works, eligibility requirements, enrollment processes, benefits and limitations, and practical strategies for discussing self-exclusion with clients. The training will also explore ways to integrate self-exclusion into individualized recovery planning to reduce access to gambling opportunities and support long-term recovery goals.
Take the TrainingSelf Exclusion: Working with Individuals Seeking Removal from Self Exclusion
In this course, we’ll explore the complexities of the self-exclusion program (SEP) removal process from a clinical perspective. Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or new to the field, you’ll gain critical insights to help you navigate the exploratory phase of SEP removal safely and ethically—protecting both your clients and your professional integrity.
Take the TrainingSelf-Exclusion as a Therapeutic Tool Training
In this course, we’ll explore how the Illinois Gaming Board Self-Exclusion Program (SEP) can be used as a valuable tool in treating problem gambling. Whether you’re an experienced therapist or just starting in the field, this course will help you integrate this tool into your therapeutic practice.
If you are a provider of gambling services at a SUPR-contracted agency and you haven’t learned how to enroll individuals in the Self-Exclusion Program, training is periodically provided. Please speak to your gambling program’s representative to SUPR to inquire about upcoming or recorded training that may be available.
Take the TrainingHelpful Links
Organizations
Are You Really Winning? / Illinois Helpline – The Illinois Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding problem gambling support and treatment services in Illinois.
IDHS Substance Use Prevention & Recovery (SUPR) Provider Information – Collection of links provided by the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services.
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) – The National Council on Problem Gambling is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling.
Research & Data
2021 Statewide Assessment of Gambling and Problem Gambling in Illinois - Commissioned by IDHS and conducted by researchers at Health Resources in Action (HRIA), the assessment reports on the prevalence of different types of gambling in the state, the availability of treatment and other services, the prevalence of problem gambling among different groups, and overall attitudes about gambling.