This document discusses seizing teachable moments around problem gambling issues. It provides examples of events in the news that could be opportunities to educate the public about problem gambling, such as crimes related to gambling or celebrity gambling issues. It also gives suggestions for how to respond through press releases, letters to the editor, or presentations. The goal is to increase awareness of problem gambling and the availability of treatment when these situations arise since problem gambling does not get regular media coverage. Building partnerships and having facts and resources ready are important for taking advantage of teachable moments.

1. Seizing Teachable Moments in Problem Gambling Prevention

10. Case example 1 Important! the State PGS office can’t take the lead when it comes to public criticism of the Lottery

11. The ORcade Teachable “Moment” Had Been a Long Time Coming

15. Using media, social & otherwise: Facebook, web posts…

16. … Blogs, op-eds, emails, Twitter…just keep getting the word out.

18. Case example 3: Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery Creating teachable moments!

19. Sharing your own “news” also creates teachable moments

21. Upcoming opportunity! Template op-ed will be emailed after this webinar—please seize this teachable moment Tailor it to your area Tone is not “fun police” but people with gambling problems can be triggered by such events and help is available