Mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, pastoral counselors, school counselors, as well as clergy, school administrators, recreational therapists, peer support specialists and all those interested in learning about problem gambling.
Integrating Peer Support into Problem Gambling Treatment
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Total Number of Training Hours: 1
Modality: Virtual via Big Blue Button
Speaker: Joshua Hampton
Training Description:
This presentation explores how peer support can be effectively integrated into problem gambling treatment to enhance engagement, reduce stigma, and support long-term recovery. Participants will learn how peers with lived experience bring a unique relational approach that complements clinical services and strengthens the continuum of care. The session highlights practical strategies for incorporating peers into outreach, screening, warm handoffs, care navigation, aftercare, and harm-reduction-informed recovery support. Real-world examples illustrate how peer support can improve access, connection, and outcomes for individuals experiencing gambling-related harm
Learning Objectives:
Describe the intersection of gambling disorder and suicidality
Understand common risk factors and warning signs of suicidal behavior
Create a plan to address potential suicidal behavior during treatment.
Registration Fee: No cost/Free but participants are required to pre-register for each training
Contact Hours: 1
UNC School of Social Work, Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building
325 Pittsboro St. Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Continuing education statements The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Each successfully completed webinar qualifies for 1 contact hour.
This course has been submitted the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 1 SS contact hours.
