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ILEAD Financial Literacy Workshop

This workshop introduces teens to investing basics, helping them understand how money grows, how to manage risk, and how to start building a financial future early. Download

Financial Foundations Social Media Content

A series of social media graphics that connect financial literacy to gambling harm prevention, addressing distorted beliefs, risk, and healthy decision-making. Download


Financial Foundations—Companion Video

A video summarizing the key elements of financial foundations, highlighting how financial literacy, such as budgetting, saving, and understanding risk, can serve as a protective factor against gambling-related harm.

Financial Foundations (Full Report)

A practical resource for prevention professionals that connects financial literacy to gambling harm, helping individuals build healthier money habits and make informed decisions.

A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Youth Gambling

A practical guide for parents to help prevent youth gambling, with tips on recognizing risks, starting conversations, and setting healthy boundaries. Download

What is Problem Gambling?

What is Problem Gambling?

What is Problem Gambling? Gambling is when you risk or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome—hoping to win a prize or something of value in return. It can take many forms: betting on sports, playing poker for cash, buying scratch-off tickets, or...
Guidelines for a Healthy Relationship with Gambling

Guidelines for a Healthy Relationship with Gambling

Gambling can be a fun and social activity for many people. Like any form of entertainment, it’s most enjoyable when it’s done in a balanced and mindful way. These guidelines are designed to support individuals in making informed, healthier choices about gambling....
Gambling Risks Among Youths

Gambling Risks Among Youths

Youth Gambling: Understanding the Risks As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to know that the earlier a child is introduced to gambling, the more likely they are to develop a gambling disorder later in life. As a parent, guardian, or educator, it’s...
Video Games’ Connection with Gambling

Video Games’ Connection with Gambling

When Video Gaming Starts to Feel Like Gambling: What You Should Know Video games are a big part of many people’s lives—fun, social, and full of exciting challenges. But some features in today’s games are starting to look a lot like gambling.  Understanding these...
Community Resources

Community Resources

Showing Up for Your Loved One Watching someone you care about struggle with gambling can be painful and confusing. You may feel unsure of how to help or worried about saying the wrong thing. While you can’t control someone else’s behavior, your support and...