CAMH Problem Gambling Service

			Ethno-Cultural Specialty More than 50% of Toronto residents are visible minorities, and over 160 languages are represented. Sixty-seven percent of all immigrants to Ontario settle in Toronto. Cultural groups and subgroups each have their own views on gambling and problem gambling, their own networks of support, their own preferences about seeking help. Language and cultural differences can become barriers between diverse groups and the services they need. The Problem Gambling Service works together with ethnic communities and their service providers to raise awareness about this issue, and to provide treatment for those who need it. Our ethno-cultural specialist provides treatment services, does outreach, prevention and awareness sessions to communities and agencies, provides training for service providers, and engages in research. Project for Ethno-cultural Populations: In 2000 the Problem Gambling Service assisted COSTI-IIAS Immigrant Services to obtain funding from the Government of Ontario to research the needs of six Toronto ethno-cultural populations with respect to gambling education, prevention and treatment. This project is likely to be extended and expanded in coming years. The PGS ethno-cultural specialist and other problem gambling staff at CAMH (e.g. Problem Gambling Project) work collaboratively with COSTI and the communities involved. Treatment services: Free, confidential counselling is provided for gamblers and family members from ethno-cultural populations. Family members are welcome with or without the gambler. Interpreters are obtained when needed at no cost to the client. Public awareness, outreach, education and prevention: Presentations and information sessions on gambling and problem gambling for diverse ethno-cultural communities and service providers in the GTA. Active collaboration with agencies outside the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to raise awareness and develop programming, particularly with regard to special populations. Training: Training, ongoing consultation and support for service providers who can provide treatment for problem gambling in languages other than English. Training for mainstream service providers on problem gambling treatment in ethno-cultural populations. Research: Completed an exploratory project in the Iranian community in the GTA. The aim of the project was to identify Iranian's attitudes, perception toward gambling and problem gambling and also to identify their help-seeking behaviour.		En Français | Help | Search | Events | CAMH Library | Guide to CAMH | Donate Now   You are Here : CAMH > CAMH Problem Gambling Service > Ethno-Cultural Specialty >   Related Pages What is gambling? Problem gambling Problem Gambling Project Problem Gambling Service Youth Program Seniors Specialty Ethno-cultural Specialty Is there a gambling problem in your family? The experience of family members Questions for gamblers CAMH Gambling Screen (PDF only) Inventory of Gambling Situations Links & resources The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues   How to Reach Us CAMH Publications

			For general information on addiction and mental health: Call the R. Samuel McLaughlin Addiction and Mental Health Information Centre Toll free in Ontario 1-800-463-6273 or local (416) 595-6111 www.camh.net/mclaughlin DISCLAIMER: The Centre is not able to provide diagnostic, treatment or referral services through the Internet. Individuals should contact their family doctors, or their local mental health or addiction agency for further information.		© Copyright Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 33 Russell Street, Toronto Ontario, Canada M5S 2S1. Telephone: (416) 535-8501 The Centre is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. A Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre For inquiries regarding the content of this page, contact Please direct technical questions or comments about this site to If you are a spammer or spam-harvesting robot, please send mail toimaspammer-on@lists.camh.net.
			Home / About Addiction / About Mental Health / Community Health & Education / Research / CAMH Foundation / Education / CAMH Publications / Volunteers / Guide to CAMH / En francais / Help / Search this site / How to Reach Us / Donate Online Now

This page was last modified on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 10:55 AM