Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition SW OH
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Welcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio

Welcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest OhioWelcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest OhioWelcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio

Welcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio

Welcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest OhioWelcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest OhioWelcome to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio

Our Mission

Our Memberships

Our Objectives

The Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of SW OH advocates for prevention and treatment workforce development in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Miami, Pike, Preble, Scioto, and Warren Counties and involvement from members in other Ohio counties and other states.

Our Objectives

Our Memberships

Our Objectives

 Our comprehensive objectives encompass increasing public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services, motivating healthcare providers to incorporate problem gambling screening into client assessments, and equipping practicing Social Workers to provide problem gambling prevention and treatment services. We're also dedicated to preparing Social Work students for supervised delivery of these crucial services, facilitating BSW and MSW students in acquiring prevention credentials, focusing on problem gambling, suicide prevention, substance misuse prevention, and domestic violence prevention. Furthermore, we advocate for the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to provide problem gambling treatment fellowships for LSWs, LISWs, and LISW-S, and advocate for colleges to be ready to address problem gambling challenges through education and training opportunities. 

Our Memberships

Our Memberships

Our Memberships

The Coalition is proud to be an active member of several local, state, and national organizations that support our mission and strengthen our community partnerships. We are members of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), the Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), and the Statewide Prevention Coalition Association (SPCA). Through these memberships, we collaborate with diverse networks to share resources, promote equity, and advance prevention efforts that create healthier, safer communities.

Letter From the President of the board

Rachel Johnson, PhD, MS, LPCC-S
It is an honor to serve as this term’s President of the Coalition. As a treatment provider and educator, I have had the distinct privilege of studying and implementing strategies to reduce problem gambling behaviors and treat addiction, and I look forward to the progress we will make together! As awareness about problem gambling increases, prevention and treatment specialists, as well as communities at large, are gathering to provide resources and support. Welcome to the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of Southwest Ohio, where we are striving to increase public awareness of problem gambling, including prevention and treatment resources, in our region! I am confident that we will continue to grow and the professionals in prevention, treatment, and education in the Coalition will engage the community to provide the resources and support so needed for problem gambling in our region. I am excited about the opportunity to participate in such an incredible endeavor, and look forward to working with each of you to reach our goals! 


Board of Directors: Rachel Johnson, PhD, MS, LPCC-S President of Board

Monica Coffey Faison, MSW, LSW, Chair, Strategic Plan Committee

Nan Franks, MA, PLC, LICDC

Sean Mangan, JD

Jeff Rhein, MRC, PCC-s, LICDC-CS, 

Gregory Stewart, PhD, MSW, Treasurer

headshot of Rachel Johnson wearing a white shirt and has blonde shoulder length hair

Upcoming Problem Gambling Events

February 27, 2026 - UC Behavioral Health Job and Internship Fair

Location: UC Tangeman University Center Great Hall, 2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 

A collaboration with College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, School of Social Work, College of Allied Health Sciences and School of Human Services in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. Anticipating 55 employers to engage with current students and recent alumni. 

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March 6, 2026 - Problem Gambling CE DAY

Location: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Co-Chairs: Eric S. Smith, MHPA, LSW, CDCA & Holly Stoddard, MSSA, LISW, LICDC, Addiction Studies & Human and Social Services Program Chair/Instructor    

Sign Ups located on Events page!

Problem Gambling in the News

CADCA - June 2024

Cincinnati Public Radio - February 2024

Cincinnati Public Radio - February 2024

CADCA logo

Problem Gambling Coalition featured in Coalition Online by CADCA 

Cincinnati Public Radio - February 2024

Cincinnati Public Radio - February 2024

Cincinnati Public Radio - February 2024

CPR logo

A year into Ohio's legalized sports betting, gambling addiction is on the rise

Statehouse News Bureau - January 2024

Cincinnati Public Radio - February 2024

Statehouse News Bureau - January 2024

Statehouse News Bureau logo

Gambling addiction is on the rise in Ohio. Advocates are working to meet the demand

Journal-News - September 2023

Journal-News - September 2023

Statehouse News Bureau - January 2024

Members of the gambling coalition

Gambling addiction treatment is focus of event for area social workers, counselors 

iHeart Radio - April 2023

Journal-News - September 2023

iHeart Radio - April 2023

Simply Medicine, a radio show and podcast in Cincinnati  

WLWT5 - April 2023

Journal-News - September 2023

iHeart Radio - April 2023

WLWT5 LOGO

As sports betting becomes more popular, experts concerned about surge in problem gambling

PBS News

PBS News

PBS News

College partnerships are bringing sports betting to campus. Are students safe?

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