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

270-683-8267

rclark@boulwaremission.org

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

GA Hotline: 855-222-5542
GA Website: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
Gam-Anon Website:
https://www.gam-anon.org

Monday

6:30 PM

Louisville Gam-Anon
Zoom Meeting ID: 403726955
Passcode: 491235
Open Meeting

7:00 PM
Conscious Contact G.A.
Middletown Christian Church
500 North Watterson Trail
Louisville KY
Closed Combined Meeting

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

Tuesday

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

6:30 PM
Lexington G.A.
First Presbyterian Church
171 Market St.
Ground Floor Assembly Room
Lexington KY
Open Meeting

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

7:00 PM Louisville/Iroquois G.A.
Little house in front of church
3229 Lower Hunters Trace
Louisville, KY
Closed Meeting

Wednesday

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

6:30 PM
Murfreesboro GA
Northside Baptist Church
655 W. Thompson Lane

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
Murphysboro GA
Murphysboro United Methodist Church
1500 Pine St.
Murphysboro, IL

6:30 PM
Lexington G.A.
Roaring Brook Recovery Center
600 Perimeter Dr.
Enter from the rear of building
Lexington, KY
Open Meeting

7:00 PM
Greater Louisville G.A.
Token Club
3439 Breckinridge Lane
Louisville KY
Closed Meeting — Last Thursday of month is 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. & Gam-Anon
Audubon Park United Methodist Church
3200 Poplar Level Road
Enter on side of building in the door by the office.
Louisville KY
Open Meeting

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
Step meeting 1st Saturday of month following meeting.