Education, Awareness and Change

The regulation of gaming in BC brought funding for abuse. A representative was here on the weekend showing the program. Roxanne L’Esperance says tha about 60 thousand people are negatively effected by Gaming , from low to high degree.

Her program offers help for the prevention of problems including:

Education and information for students in grades 5-12.

Training for student leadership programs and peer helpers.

Information sessions for parent groups,ESL classes,college classes,community groups, and treatment programs.

Drama projects and awareness booths for the older adults populations.

Training for community professionals.

Awareness initiatives and information booths for community groups and college or university campuses.

culturally sensitive gambling awareness programs for Aboriginal,asian, South Asian and other populations.

Other programs are available by request.

www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Today in history: September 18,1873

The panic of 1873 a US Bank declares bankruptcy triggering a run on banks.

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