Mission
Beliefs
Values and
Philosophies
Objectives
Board of Directors
Staff
Contact Information
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The
Problem Gambling Resource Network (Alberta) (PGRN), formerly the Canadian
PGRN on Compulsive Gambling (Alberta), was constituted under the Society
Act of Alberta in 1993 as a non-profit, non-partisan, non-government
organization.
Mission
“The
Problem Gambling Resource Network is committed to helping individuals
and communities address gambling in a healthy and responsible way
through public awareness, education, advocacy, prevention,
treatment/referral and research.”
Beliefs
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PGRN
believes that problem gambling is an addiction.
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PGRN
believes that problem gambling impacts more than just the individual
gambler.
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PGRN
believes that resources for all people affected by problem gambling
need to be available and accessible.
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PGRN
believes that informed people are more likely to make healthy choices.
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PGRN
believes that community input is necessary in the development of
responsible provincial gambling policy.
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PGRN
believes that problem gambling is best addressed through community
effort.
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Values
and Philosophies
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PGRN
is neither for nor against legal gambling in Alberta.
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PGRN
cooperates and participates with government and non-government
organizations, the gambling industry, business and individuals engaged
in the development and implementation of gaming policy.
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PGRN
values and strives for honesty, integrity, ethical conduct and
compassion toward its fellow man.
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PGRN
has adopted the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy’s Ethical
Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code.
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Objectives
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To
raise public awareness about gambling and problem gambling in Alberta;
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To
provide education on gambling and problem gambling issues to
individuals, families, schools, community groups, professionals,
industry and labour, government and media groups throughout Alberta;
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To
provide advocacy for Albertans as it pertains to gaming/responsible
gaming policies and gambling services in Alberta;
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To
develop and implement problem gambling prevention campaigns and
initiatives throughout Alberta;
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To
promote treatment, counselling and support for those Albertans
affected by problem gambling;
To affect, fund, and support gambling and problem gambling
research initiatives; and
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To
engage in fund development activities that builds capacity in and
furthers the advancement of problem gambling initiatives throughout
Alberta.
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Contact
Information
Problem
Gambling Resources Network (AB)
3312 Parsons Road
Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6N 1B5
Tel: (780) 461-1259 Fax: (780) 461-7643
Toll Free: 1-866-461-1259
Email: [email protected] |