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
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