Name

Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling

Legal name

Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling

Website

https://evergreencpg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Services

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Responsible Gambling & Player Protection Solutions (MPAEACAJ)

Keywords

• Problem gambling prevention
• Gambling counselor certification
• Behavioral health training
• Responsible gaming education
• Addiction helpline services

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (ECPG Associate Program): Annual membership program offering individual, prime (65+), student, and joint NCPG/ECPG tiers. Provides discounted training rates, quarterly newsletter subscription, and member certificate. Individual Associate $39/year; Prime $25; Student $20; Joint ECPG/NCPG Individual $84; Joint ECPG/NCPG Individual Plus $124.
2. Training Programs and Continuing Education: Fee-based training workshops including quarterly in-person trainings, virtual self-directed courses (e.g., Foundations in Gaming Disorder at $110-$399 per tier), gambling counselor core training, and IPGGC exam prep. Approved for CE credit by NAADAC, NBCC, NASW, and multiple state certification boards.
3. Annual Conferences: Annual conferences (Focus on the Future, Four Directions) with registration fees and CE credit opportunities for behavioral health professionals.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorship tiers for training programs and conferences, including Platinum Peak Patron, Golden Eagle Guardian, Silver Salmon Sponsor, Bronze Big Leaf Maple Benefactor, and Copper River Contributor levels.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting ECPG's mission of public awareness, service expansion, and research/programs for prevention and education.
6. Washington State Problem Gambling Program Funding: State-funded program administered by the Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR), established by the Legislature in 2005. Funds treatment, prevention, awareness, outreach, educational activities, clinical training, and ECPG training scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ECPG operates a statewide 24/7 problem gambling helpline offering confidential referrals to free or low-cost treatment, and delivers accredited training, certification, and continuing education programs for behavioral health professionals treating gambling and gaming disorders. The organization also administers youth prevention programs, culturally specific community outreach, responsible gaming education for the casino industry, and the Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification Program.

Product overview

The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) is a nonprofit organization that operates as a service platform rather than a traditional tech product company. The core offering consists of a 24-hour helpline (phone/text/chat) providing confidential referrals to treatment, combined with training and certification programs for gambling counselors. ECPG's product portfolio includes: quarterly in-person training events and self-directed virtual training programs (Foundations in Gaming Disorder, Gambling Counselor Core Training); the Youth Have the Power youth prevention program; the ECPG Associate membership program; and awareness initiatives including ECPG LIVE! webinars, Kaleidoscope cultural events, and annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month campaigns. The organization also administers the Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification through a state committee and operates responsible gaming education programs (RG STAR, Keep It FUN! Washington) for the gaming industry. ECPG serves Washington State through culturally-specific outreach to diverse communities including BIPOC populations, with dedicated Spanish language services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Have the Power: A youth-focused program and campaign designed to help youth learn about the risks of gambling
• Kaleidoscope
• Keep It FUN!
• ECPG Associate

Products and services

• 24-Hour Problem Gambling Helpline Confidential 24/7 statewide helpline (1-800-547-6133) accessible by phone, text, and chat. Provides crisis support, information, and referrals to free or low-cost treatment services for individuals and families affected by problem gambling in Washington State.
• ECPG Associate Membership Program Annual membership program for behavioral health professionals offering discounted rates on quarterly trainings, annual conferences, certification workshops, and a quarterly newsletter. Tiers include Individual ($39/year), Prime for ages 65+ ($25/year), and Student ($20/year).
• Foundations in Gaming Disorder Training Self-directed online training program on video/internet gaming and Gaming Disorder. Three-part modular structure totaling up to 30 CE hours: Foundation Understanding (8 CEs), Prevention (5 CEs), and Treatment (17 CEs). Approved for IGCCB Gaming Disorder Certificate and meets IPGGC certification requirements. Pricing ranges from $110-$399 per tier.
• Quarterly In-Person Training Programs In-person training events held quarterly across Washington State offering Continuing Education hours for behavioral health professionals. Tracks include Advanced Training in Behavioral Health (up to 18 CE hours) and Gambling Counselor Core Training (30 CE hours).
• Gambling Counselor Core Training Comprehensive training program for counselors seeking certification in gambling disorder treatment. Includes 30 CE hours with a 10-hour self-directed component and a 20-hour live in-person component.
• Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification State-level certification program administered in partnership with the Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification Committee (WSGCCC). Offers Level I and Level II credentials plus clinical supervisor endorsement. Initial certification application fee: $150; renewal every 2 years: $75.
• RG STAR Responsible Gaming Education Responsible gaming education and certification program for gaming industry employees, promoting awareness of problem gambling and proper customer interactions in casino and gaming industry settings.
• Annual Conferences (Focus on the Future and Four Directions) Annual multi-day conferences (Focus on the Future launched 2007 for behavioral health professionals; Four Directions launched 2009 for tribal communities) with registration fees and CE credit opportunities. Includes corporate sponsorship tiers such as Platinum Peak Patron, Golden Eagle Guardian, Silver Salmon Sponsor, Bronze Big Leaf Maple Benefactor, and Copper River Contributor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 12 Washington adolescents (8.4%) are at risk of developing gambling problems (Volberg & Moore, 1999)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECPG is the Washington State affiliate of NCPG. Joint membership offers are available (Individual at $84, Individual Plus at $124) providing combined benefits and savings of up to $55. ECPG's Executive Director served on the NCPG Board for nearly 10 years including three terms as President. ECPG and NCPG collaborate on conferences, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns.
• Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCA/DBHR administers the State Problem Gambling Program (established by the Legislature in 2005), which funds treatment, prevention, awareness, outreach, educational activities, clinical training, and ECPG training scholarships. The HCA Program Manager serves as an advisory (non-voting) member of the WSGCC committee. ECPG partners with HCA on Problem Gambling Awareness Month campaigns.
• Massachusetts Council on Gaming and HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the Foundations in Gaming Disorder training program (up to 30 CE hours), offered 100% online and self-directed. ECPG and MACGH co-brand the training and offer joint member discounts. Both organizations are nationally respected public health nonprofits in the problem gambling/gaming space.
• reSTART (Net Addiction Recovery)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerreSTART serves as a training partner for the Foundations in Gaming Disorder program, contributing clinical expertise to the curriculum development. Dr. Hilarie Cash (reSTART co-founder) is among the expert presenters, providing treatment-focused content on gaming disorder assessment and real-world cases.
• Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIGA Deputy Director Rosina DePoe serves on the ECPG Board (joined 2019). WIGA advocates for education and dissemination of Tribal Gaming and responsible gaming information to Indian gaming communities, federal and state governments, and the general public. ECPG's Four Directions conference specifically serves tribal communities.
• Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification Committee (WSGCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn independent committee composed of Certified Gambling Counselors. ECPG administers the Certified Gambling Counselor Certification Program and hosts WSGCC meetings. ECPG's Deputy Director (Tana Russell) serves as Committee Co-Chair. The committee sets training and continuing education requirements for gambling counselor certification in Washington State.
• International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPGGC (formerly IGCCB) is the international certification body for gambling counselor credentials. ECPG is a preferred provider for IPGGC, offering the Foundations in Gaming Disorder training which meets IGCCB certification requirements for the IGDC credential, and the IPGGC Exam Prep eCourse.
• NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECPG is a preferred provider for NAADAC. Training programs are accredited for CE credit by NAADAC, and joint minority fellowship programs are referenced (NBCC's and NAADAC's Minority Fellowship Program for Addiction Counselors). ECPG Associate membership includes NAADAC member discounts.
• Media Partners (KING5, KIRO, Northwest Cable News, Entercom, KOMO)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerECPG has partnered with major broadcast media outlets including KING5 (New Day Northwest), KIRO, Northwest Cable News, Entercom, and KOMO for Public Service Announcements on problem gambling awareness, underage gambling, and recovery. These partnerships have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers across Washington State.
• NAADAC Minority Fellowship ProgramsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerECPG promotes and supports the NBCC's and NAADAC's Minority Fellowship Program for Addiction Counselors, which supports addiction counselors from minority backgrounds and promotes culturally relevant treatment services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Council on Problem Gambling: California state affiliate of NCPG providing problem gambling helpline, training, and community outreach. Comparable as a state-level council operating helpline, training, and culturally-specific programming in a larger and more diverse state.
• New York Council on Problem Gambling: New York state affiliate of NCPG providing helpline, training, and counseling services across New York State. Comparable as a large state-level problem gambling council with similar service portfolio and state funding model.
• Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling: Connecticut state affiliate of NCPG providing helpline, training, and statewide problem gambling services. Comparable as a NCPG-affiliated state council with similar helpline, training, and community outreach mandates.
• Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH): Massachusetts state-level nonprofit focused on problem gambling and gaming disorder; co-developed the Foundations in Gaming Disorder training with ECPG and offers joint member discounts. The most directly comparable peer given the shared training product and operating model.
• Illinois Council on Problem Gambling: Illinois state affiliate of NCPG operating helpline, training, and public awareness programs. Comparable as a state council with parallel service offerings, training programs, and state-level funding model.
• Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling: Florida state nonprofit providing problem gambling helpline, prevention, and treatment services. Comparable as a state-level council with the same helpline, training, and awareness service model.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG): National umbrella organization for problem gambling and the parent affiliate of ECPG; operates the national 1-800-GAMBLER helpline alongside state councils. Directly comparable as the federally-recognized coordinating body for problem gambling services, awareness, and advocacy.
• International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC): International certification body for gambling counselors (formerly IGCCB); ECPG is a preferred provider offering IPGGC-aligned training and exam prep. Comparable as the upstream credentialing organization that ECPG's training catalog feeds into.

Emerging players

• reSTART (Internet Addiction Recovery): Washington-based nonprofit residential and outpatient program for internet and gaming addiction that contributed clinical expertise to ECPG's Foundations in Gaming Disorder training. Comparable as a partner in gaming disorder treatment that operates in the same Washington market.

Regional players

• Oregon Council on Problem Gambling: Oregon state affiliate of NCPG serving the Pacific Northwest alongside ECPG; offers problem gambling helpline, treatment referrals, and prevention education. Comparable as a neighboring state-level peer with overlapping Pacific Northwest market and audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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