Professional Development & Training

2024 Fall Training Day

Understanding Gambling Harms — Clinician-focused education and training held at Holland College in Charlottetown.

September 19th, 2024 · Published October 16, 2024

Understanding Gambling Harms

On September 19th 2024, a wonderful group of PEI Mental Health and Addictions Clinicians gathered for a full day of training at Holland College in Charlottetown. This valuable training day offered clinician-focused education in treating Islanders facing gambling harms and addiction.

The training day was developed by The PEI Gambling Support Unit (PEI Department of Health and Wellness) with support from the Mental Health and Addictions Research & Education Department (Health PEI).

2024 Fall Training Day - Understanding Gambling Harms

Source: Prince Edward Island Government

Featured Facilitator & Guest Speaker

Elizabeth G. Stephen

Gambling specialist and counsellor from Nova Scotia with 25 years of experience in addictions, specializing in gambling issues. Qualified as an expert in gambling treatment and curative discharge.


Beverly Cavadini, RN

Registered Nurse and Mental Health and Addictions counsellor with the PEI MH&A Help Line. Bev brings front-line experience alongside a unique "lived-insight" perspective from her own ongoing recovery journey.

Over 50 Attendees Across PEI's Three Counties

Representing a diverse network of care:

  • Community Mental Health and Addictions Youth, Adult and Family counsellors
  • Psychologists
  • Mental Health Nurses
  • Social Workers
  • Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Help Line counsellors
  • Red Shores and ALC PlayWise and Healthy Play Program Team
  • Health and Wellness Gambling Support Unit
 
Support Available 24/7

Need Help or Have Questions?

Reach out anytime for free, confidential assistance and support across PEI at the PEI Gaming and Gambling Support Line.