Active Counselors

Please Initiate Contact by Phone or E-mail.

Dennis Carpenter,
ICGC

Owensboro

270-689-6500

carpenter-dennis@rvbh.com

RonSonLyn Clark,
Psy.D., ICGC-II

Owensboro

270-689-6548

clark-ronsonlyn@rvbh.com

Dave Harmon,
ICGC

Louisville

502-896-8006

daveharmon.assoc@yahoo.com

Teresa Henry,
ICGC

Owensboro

270-687-7101

teresaa.henry@ky.gov

Alfred L. Perkins,
ICGC

Louisville

502-896-8006

alfred_perkins@ymail.com

Eliza Clontz

London

606-679-4782

eclontz@recoveryworksky.com

Diane E. Shafer, M.D.

Paintsville

513-678-8263

drdianeshafer@yahoo.com 

Semi-Retired Counselors

They Do Not Keep Office Hours.
Please Initiate Contact by Phone or E-mail.

Curtis L. Barrett,
Ph.D., ICGC-II

Louisville

502-228-6474

Curtisbarrett774@gmail.com

Georgia Sanderson,
ICGC

Murray

270-519-5057

gkhsanderson@yahoo.com

Retired Counselor

Not Actively Seeing Clients.

Stephanie Al-Uqdah,
ICGC

Louisville

aluqdahsteph@aol.com

Gambler Counselor Certification

The Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling KYCPG) encourages behavioral health professionals, licensed clinical social workers, doctors and nurses, clergy and lay ministers, and employee assistance professionals to learn more about gambling addiction and treatment protocols. KYCPG seeks to increase the number of International Certified Gambling Counselors (ICGC) serving Kentucky. As of October 2021, there are six active ICGCs, three in semi-retired status, and one retired counselor.

In 2012, KYCPG conducted an analysis of Oregonʼs publicly funded problem and addicted gambling treatment program, which indicated, based on Kentuckyʼs population, there should be between 14 and 24 certified gambler counselors across the Commonwealth. The analysis results were compared with other states that operate publicly funded problem and addicted gambler treatment programs, and that supported the analysis recommendation.

Kentucky is underserved not only in the number of active certified gambler counselors but also in geographic coverage. The current certified gambler counselors are concentrated in Louisville and Owensboro, with one in London and one semi-retired certified gambler counselor in Murray.

KYCPG works to present annually classroom training that provides education approved by the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board. In cooperation with the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling, over the course of 18 months those seeking ICGC-I certified status can obtain the necessary classroom hours.

Please go to www.igccb.org for full details of the ICGC certification levels, which include:

★ ICGC-I,

★ ICGC-II,

★ BACC, for those approved to provide clinical supervision,

★ ICOGS (co-occurring gambling specialist) for those working in substance abuse and mental health disorders with clients who have co-occurring disorders, and

★ Clergy/Lay Minister gambler counseling certification

Kentucky Area Gamblers Anonymous Meetings

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic some meetings are suspended.

Call 1-800-GAMBLER for updated information.

 

Monday

7:00 PM
Conscious Contact G.A.
Middletown Christian Church
500 North Watterson Trail Louisville KY
Gam-Anon at same time & place

7:30 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
101 South Lebanon Road
Loveland OH
Open Meeting

7:30-9:00 PM
Nashville G.A.
West End United Methodist Church LLI 2200 West End (across from Vanderbilt)
Nashville, TN
Open Meeting

Tuesday

10:00 AM
Mt. Tabor Methodist Church
9670 Mt. Tabor Road
Aurora, IN 47001
GA & Gam-Anon Combined Meeting

12:00 PM (noon)
Clifton United Methodist Church
3416 Clifton (corner of Senator)
Cincinnati, OH  45220

6:00 PM
St Mary G.A.
Marion Adjustment Center 9
5 Waywick Road
St. Mary KY
Open Meeting

6:30 PM
Lexington G.A.
First Presbyterian Church
171 Market St.
(Enter on North Market Street)
Lexington KY

6:30 PM
First Baptist Church
126 Fourth St.
Pikeville KY
Gam-Anon at same time & place Contact: Audrey O. 606-437-6105

6:30 PM
Linder Center of Hope
4075 Old Western Row Road
Mason,, OH  45040
GA Open Meeting

 

7:00 PM
Harrison County G.A.
105 Big Indian Road
c/o Next Step
Corydon, IN
Open Meeting

 

7:00 PM
Florence G.A.
Florence Christian Church
300 Main St.
Florence KY
Open Meeting, GA & Gam-Anon

 

8:00 PM Louisville/Iroquois G.A.
CARE Center
3705 Bells Lane
Louisville KY

Wednesday

6:30 PM
London GA
All in Recovery
565 Hwy. 192, West Suite 106
London, KY  40741

7:00 PM
Louisville G.A.
St. James Group
3543 Taylor Blvd. (Corner of Carlisle & Taylor)
Louisville, KY
Open Meeting, G.A. & Gam-Anon
Step study first Monday of month

7:30 PM
Cincinnati G.A.
Church of Christ Central
3501 Cheviot Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
GA Closed Meeting
Open Meeting on 2nd Wednesday

Thursday

12:00 PM (noon)
Clifton United Methodist Church
3416 Clifton (corner of Senator)
Cincinnati, OH  45220

6:00 PM
Paducah G.A.
Methodist Church
100 East First Street
Metropolis, IL

6:30 PM
Lexington G.A.
Pax Christi Catholic Church
4001 Victoria Way
Man-O-War/Victoria Way, Downstairs
Lexington, KY

7:00 PM
Greater Louisville G.A.
Our Lady of Peace
2020 Newburg Road
Louisville KY
Fountain Room behind cafeteria
Open Meeting last Thursday of month

 

7:00 PM
Hamilton G.A.
First United Methodist Church
225 Ludlow Streets
Hamilton, OH
GA Closed Meeting

7:30 PM
Nashville G.A.
West End United Methodist Church LLI
2200 West End (across from Vanderbilt U.)
Nashville, TN
Open Meeting

7:30 PM
Caruthersville G,A.
Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church
512 Ward Ave.
Caruthersville, MO
Open Meeting

Friday

7:00 PM
Cincinnati G.A.
Central Church of Christ
3501 Cheviot Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
Closed Meeting

7:00 PM
Louisville G.A.
Audubon Park United Methodist Church
3200 Poplar Level Road
Louisville KY

Saturday

8:00 AM
Cincinnati G.A.
Clifton United Methodist Church
3426 Clifton Avenue (corner of Senator)
Cincinnati, OH  45220
Open Meeting.

9:00 AM
Louisville Just for Today G.A.
St. Michael Catholic Church
12707 Taylorsville Road
Louisville KY
Open Meeting, G.A. & Gam-Anon
Speaker meeting last Saturday of month

 

7:00 PM
Hamilton G.A.
United Methodist Church
225 Ludlow St. (corner of Second)
Hamilton, OH  45011
Closed Meeting
First Saturday Step Meeting

Sunday

1:00 PM
Louisville G.A.
St. Thomas More
6105 S 3rd St.
Louisville, KY
Open Meeting, G.A. & Gam-Anon

5:00 PM
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
604 Sycamore St.
Owensboro KY
Contact: Tony F. 270/316-9266

6:00 PM
New Albany G.A.
Trinity United Methodist Church
2796 Charleston Road
New Albany IN
Open Meeting, G.A. & Gam-Anon

7:00 PM
Knox Presbyterian Church-Hyde Park
5400 Michigan Ave.
Cincinnati, OH. 45208
Closed Meeting, except 3rd Sunday
2nd Sunday STEP Meeting

Links to Other Sites

National Council on Problem Gambling

Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey

Oregon Problem Gambling Resource

Gamblers Anonymous International,
includes referral to GA meetings by state

Gam-Anon is the organization for those loved ones affected by a problem or addicted gambler

National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

National Center for Responsible Gaming

Private gambling addiction treatment center

Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling

Resources to prevent problem gambling

Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators

KYCPG
502-223-1823
Email
kmstone1951@gmail.com

1-800-GAMBLER
1-800-(426-2537)

Lexington G.A.
Hotline
513-322-5998

Louisville G.A.
Hotline
855-222-5542

Cincinnati G.A.
Hotline
855-222-5542