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About APGSA.org
The Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA) was formed in October of 2000. This association is committed to the facilitation of information dissemination among its membership and the creation of a strong, unified voice to support the development of state of the art publicly funded problem gambling services.
The field of problem and pathological gambling is under continuous change. With the increase of legalized gambling opportunities worldwide, the need for social services to address problem gambling issues has intensified. In response to this need, numerous states have developed programs to address and meet the demand for problem gambling services. In the absence of Federal coordinating efforts, APGSA member states have gathered together to improve upon, and guide, the development of this rapidly emerging field.
This site was developed by the APGSA to serve as an overview of the status of publicly funded programs in the United States. The site includes a Member States map, where clicking on the appropriate state can access detailed program and contact information for each member. Visitors to this site are encouraged to personally communicate with any of the contact persons identified, as they will be the source of the most up to date information on their respective programs.
In addition, a "Quick Reference" table page provides general information on each member's overall program structure. We also have problem gambling presentations, as well as links to other sites containing information on problem gambling.
It is our desire that this site will provide an accurate picture of the publicly funded problem gambling services available in the United States. Should you have any questions regarding the content of this guide, or about APGSA, please feel free to contact any of the member organizations or the APGSA President, Tim Christensen, at 602-266-8299, Ext. 352 or
tchristensen@problemgambling.az.gov
About the APGSA
The APGSA was formed in October 2000 to serve as a common forum for discussion on the improvement of data gathering, reporting, research and public awareness efforts relative to problem gambling. A need for the APGSA was identified following the National Gambling Impact Study Commission's investigation into issues related to the recent proliferation of legalized gambling in the United States. During the Commission's investigation, it was clear that there were no formal resource linkages or system coordination for problem gambling services nationwide. States that fund problem gambling services were left in isolation to develop and maintain programs to address this growing social issue.
To meet these identified needs, the APGSA is working toward the following goals:
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Provision of a unified voice to advocate for problem gambling services. |
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Establishment of cohesive and appropriate best practices models for problem gambling service delivery in the public sector. |
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Maintenance of an environment in which accurate and timely information is easily disseminated to those who need it. |
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Support research focusing on prevention, treatment, and public awareness efforts relative to problem gambling. |
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Serve as a point of contact for entities seeking information on publicly funded problem gambling efforts. |
APGSA Mission, Vision, Values
MISSION: The Mission of the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators is to support the development of services that will reduce the impact of problem gambling.
VISION: The Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators is an active association that enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of its member organizations through support, information dissemination, and adherence to professional standards.
VALUES:
1) Customer focused.
2) Defined goals and objectives.
3) Work products that benefit member organizations.
4) Collaboration and communication throughout the membership.
APGSA Members
The APGSA members are administrators of public funds dedicated to the provision of problem gambling services. Most members are State employees, and are responsible for the development and implementation of problem gambling service delivery systems.
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