1. Evaluation Gamblers Assistance Program Spotlight 7 July 2009

2. Outline GAP components Expenditures Legislation Strengths & Weaknesses Challenges 2

3. GAP Helpline State Committee PRESENTATIONS/ PAPER Spotlight (7 July 09) Annual Report Evaluation Team Logic Model Consumer Survey Magellan Data Create Access Files (PAC Survey) Schedule Meeting State Committee Meeting GAMBLERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COMPONENTS/ ACTIVITIES Draft - Eric Create charts and maps for web page Midwest Conference – Add narrative to PPT Status? Start collecting data FY2010 NOMs

4. 4 GAP EXPENDITURES 2009

5. Legislation Comprehensive Problem Gambling Act Introduced in Congress; First-Ever Federal Support for Programs to Prevent and Treat Problem Gambling – June 17, 2009 – H.R. 2906, authorizes the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to address problem gambling and appropriates $71 million over five years for grants to state health agencies, tribes, universities and non-profits to support problem gambling prevention, treatment and research programs. 5

6. GAP Strengths and Weaknesses StrengthsWeaknesses StakeholdersData collection system Consumer survey (follow-ups)Tools to measure outcomes Logic modelTransition period (temporary) National organizationTraining 6

7. Challenges Implement reliable and valid tools to measure outcomes (intake-discharge and follow-ups). Revise the logic model for GAP according to its current needs and structure. Keep an open dialogue with stakeholders. Create partnerships with other gambling programs across the nation. Write a research article. Engage in grant funding. 7