WCVB’s Sharman Sacchetti interviewed CEO Marlene Warner about the Commonwealth’s Sports Wagering Self-Exclusion program available ahead of the launch of legalized mobile sports betting.
Check out CEO Marlene Warner’s interview with Spectrum News to hear more about how the GRIN initiative is reshaping access to support through Peer Specialists.
The Gambling Recovery Information Network (GRIN), an initiative developed by The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) and Betknowmore UK, a pioneer in peer-led gambling recovery services, has established a new comprehensive support pathway. Working with Birches Health, a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing gambling disorders, the three partners will launch a telehealth peer support service that will be offered across the Commonwealth beginning July 1, 2025. This marks the first time that telehealth peer recovery treatment services for gambling will be available in Massachusetts.
Check out Amy Gabrila’s journey from handing out brochures to having real, evidence-based conversations with players. Her story is part of GameSense’s 10-year evolution in how we support and empower people around gambling. Dive into the stories, progress, and partnerships that have shaped where we are—and where we’re going next.
