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Allegany County proclaims March Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlights local services
Summary
The county recognized March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month; the Allegany County Health Department outlined no-cost treatment and support services and shared helpline information for residents.
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners recognized March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month after a presentation from Justin Davis, director of the local behavioral health authority.
"I'm honored to stand before you today to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month," Davis said, describing county programs that offer no-cost counseling and peer recovery support to residents regardless of insurance status. He cited statistics and resources the county is promoting and told commissioners the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling trains clinicians who deliver treatment locally.
Davis described the county's outpatient behavioral health services and said treatment covers a full spectrum of gambling behaviors, from lottery and bingo to casino and sports betting. He provided local and statewide help lines for residents seeking assistance and emphasized prevention outreach through billboards and community events.
The proclamation directs county agencies to publicize available resources and signals the board's support for continued local behavioral-health outreach. No formal action beyond adopting the proclamation was recorded.
