The purpose of the funding is to support a network of effective and efficient problem gambling treatment programs in Nevada and to reduce the occurrence and impact of problem gambling on individuals, families, and communities. Problem Gambling Treatment is defined as the application of services by gambling treatment qualified mental health professionals for the primary purpose of reducing or eliminating symptoms related to problem gambling. Treatment must be administered by a Certified Problem Gambling Counselor (CPGC) pursuant to NRS 641C or Certified Problem Gambling Counselor Intern (CPGC-I) pursuant to the provisions of NRS 641C or be one of the other gambling treatment qualified mental health professional pursuant to NRS 458A.057, with no fewer than 30 hours of DPBH approved problem gambling treatment education. Certified Peer Recovery & Support Specialist (PRSS) and PRSS Interns (PRSS-I) with a Problem Gambling Endorsement by the Nevada Certification Board may also provide grant funded services when working in collaboration with a gambling treatment qualified mental health professional as defined above. Services provided under the Problem Gambling Treatment award may include: • Inpatient and/or outpatient services; • Individual, group therapy, family therapy, and psycho-educational groups; • Peer delivered recovery support services.
