Problem Gambling
Service
Gambling problem?
For help in Toronto call the Centre for Addiction
and Mental Health Problem Gambling Service at  416-599-1322
Elsewhere in Ontario call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505
Most people gamble responsibly and without problems. However, for one
to four per cent of the population, gambling takes up too much of their
money and time, and hurts their family life, employment, finances, well-being
and health. People from all age groups, income levels and cultural
backgrounds can have a problem with gambling. If you or someone you know
has a gambling problem, help is only a phone call away.
Who we are
Our staff are professional therapists with specialized training in the
treatment of problem gambling. Our service is a program of the Centre
for Addiction and Mental Health and is funded by the Ontario Ministry
of Health and Long-Term Care.
Who we serve
Our services are available to anyone in the Toronto area who has concerns
about their own or someone else’s gambling. We also offer phone counselling
for Ontario residents who are unable to access local services. Educational
sessions on problem gambling treatment and prevention are available for
professional or community groups.
We offer
- Free, confidential service
- Individual and group sessions for gamblers
- Counselling for family members, with or without the gambler
- Couple and family counselling
- Telephone counselling
- Client-directed goal setting
- Specialization in the areas of youth, women, seniors, and ethno-cultural
communities, as well as those involved with the justice system
- Gay and Lesbian counsellors on request
- Referrals to additional services as required.
We focus
on
- Clarifying choices and setting goals
- Identifying ways to regain control of the situation
- Dealing with the stresses created by gambling
- Building new coping skills
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