Date/Time
This training is not sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
1 CE
Effectively serving Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx populations requires a deeper understanding of cultural nuances, language considerations, and unique community experiences. Join to explore the intersection of culture, gaming, and problem gambling prevention. This webinar will break down key terminology, review findings from the 2024 Statewide Gambling Prevalence in Maryland regarding Hispanic communities, and provide practical, culturally tailored prevention strategies for community partners. Attendees will also gain valuable insight into state-level resources and harm reduction tools—such as the Maryland Self-Exclusion Program, and treatment options—to help build community resilience and connect individuals to help.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the origins and cultural significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, including clarifying terminology (Hispanic, Latino, Latinx) and key cultural nuances.
Examine the impact and prevalence of gambling within Hispanic communities using data from the Statewide Gambling Prevalence Study.
Explore primary prevention strategies and evidence-based practices that organizations can integrate into existing programs to support youth, adults, and families.
Highlight harm reduction tools and support pathways, including the Maryland Self-Exclusion Program, Language Line, and state treatment resources.
CEs awarded to Maryland licensed psychologists, social workers, counselors and therapists, and alcohol and drug addiction counselors.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By:
The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center), a program of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and funded by the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration
Cost: Free
For questions, email Training@MDProblemGambling.com