In an effort to renew the organizations commitment to reducing gambling-related harm throughout Nebraska, the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling (necpg.org) has recently named Mike Sciandra as their Executive Director. Sciandra will manage day-to-day operations for the nonprofit organization, which will include problem gambling educational and prevention services throughout Nebraska.
“As gambling becomes more prevalent in Nebraska, now is the time to ensure all Nebraskan are aware of the consequences of problem gambling, resources for… treatment and education on how to gamble responsibly,” Sciandra states. “I plan on using my lived experience as a problem gambler in recover, as well as the relationships I have cultivated… Nebraska is fortunate to have life-changing resources for those who are… struggling with gambling-related harm and I am determined to ensure all Nebraskans have… access to these services.”
Sciandra has acted as the Education and Outreach Coordinator of Choices Treatment Center since November 2021. Sciandra has a Master of Arts in Management Degree from Doane College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing Management from Bellevue University, as well as a Disordered Gambling Counselor Certificate from Bellevue University and a Certified Peer Support Specialist Certificate from Southeast Community College.
For more information, please visit the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling website at www.necpg.org. Sciandra can be reached directly via phone at (402) 217-1500 or email betfreemike@gmail.com.