Directory of Canada Gambling Addiction Treatment Programs

WHAT IS GAMBLING ADDICTION?

Gambling addiction (also known as problem gambling) is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.

Source: National Council on Problem Gambling

GAMBLING ADDICTION SELF TEST

21 Steps to Stop Gambling is a self-help tool and self assessment program for people that are struggling with gambling.

The National Council on Problem Gambling has a Problem Gambling Self Test. A that can evaluate your gambling behavior. The test is not a diagnosis and does not replace a face to face evaluation with a trained clinical professional.

The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery also has the Seven Oaks Gambling Screen

Gamblers Anonymous has 20 Questions to help an individual decide if he or she is a compulsive gambler.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Bellwood Health Serviceshas a special track in their private residential program for gambling addiction.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) has a list of problem gambling helplines in Canada

ALBERTA GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission has the Responsible Gaming Program

Alberta Problem Gambling Help Line
Toll-free: (866)332-2322
Note: Confidential and open 24hrs a day.

The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) has a section devoted to “gambling-specific” treatment services in Alberta. All AADAC area offices offer counselling and referral services to people and their families experiencing problems with gambling.

Calgary

Aventa Addiction Treatment for Women
610-25 Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2S 0L6
Phone: (403)245-9050
Note: offering women with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions the opportunity for a healthy life and a new direction through treatment, education, and support since 1971.

Edmonton

Poundmaker's Adult Residential Treatment Program
PO Box 34007
Kingsway Mall Post Office
Edmonton AB T5G 3G4
Phone: (780)458-1884

Problem Gambling Resource Network
2nd floor, 3312 Parsons Road
Edmonton, AB T6N 1B5
Phone: (780)461-1259
Note: The Problem Gambling Resources Network is committed to helping individuals and communities address gambling in a healthy and responsible way through public awareness, education, advocacy, prevention, treatment/referral and research.

Frog Lake

Morning Sky Centre
General Delivery
Frog Lake, AB T0A 1M0
Phone: (780)943-3227
Note: has a gambling program.

Lethbridge

Lethbridge Community Addictions Treatment Society
South Country Treatment Centre
PO Box 1418
Lethbridge AB T1J 4K2
Phone: (403)329-6603

Lloydminster

Walter A. 'Slim' Thorpe Recovery Centre
4204 - 54 Ave.
Lloydminster AB T9V 2R6
Phone: (780)875-8890

Red Deer

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Counselling and Prevention Services
Provincial Building, Main Floor
106, 4920 - 51 St
Red Deer AB T4N 6K8
Phone: (403)340-5274

BRITISH COLUMBIA GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

BC Partnership for Responsible Gambling has a website organized into three sections. There’s a Problem Gambling area with specific information on how to recognize the warning signs, and where to turn for help; a Responsible Gambling section with useful information on how to make healthy gambling choices, and on B.C. activities to reduce problem gambling; and an Other Gaming Topics section with information on B.C.’s Responsible Gambling partners, programs and policies and other related gaming topics.

The BC Problem Gambling Help Line is a province-wide, toll-free, multilingual telephone information and referral service funded by the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and provided through Information Services Vancouver (ISV).
Toll-Free: (888)795-6111 (within BC)
Note: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Abbotsford

Peardonville House Treatment Centre
Valley Recovery Support Association
RR 1 29491 Huntingdon Rd
Abbotsford BC V4X 2K3
Phone: (604)856-3966
Note: Peardonville House is a CARF accredited, residential treatment centre, for chemically dependent women and their children. They are operated by a non-profit association. In 1997, Peardonville House recognized the gap in resources, education and resources for women and problem gambling.

Burnaby

Family Services of Greater Vancouver  
Burnaby Addiction Services
202 -1193 Kingsway
Burnaby BC V5V 3C9
Phone: (604)874-2938

SUCCESS
Burnaby BC
Phone: (604)726-7693
Note: Contact Irene Tang, Problem Gambling Counsellor. This program provides counselling and therapy to individuals and families with gambling problems, in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, with regards to emotional support, financial management skills, leisure planning, dealing with loss, skill development, family relationships and relapse prevention. This is a co-partnership program with Family Service of Greater Vancouver.

Chetwynd

North East Counselling Services
Chetwynd Hospital
Box 540
Chetwynd BC V0C 1J0
Phone: (250)788-7211    

Cranbrook

East Kootenay Alcohol and Drug
Counselling Service Society
1617 Baker St., Suite 202
Cranbrook BC V1C 4X5
Phone: (250)489-4344

Dawson Creek

North East Counselling Services
1017 - 103rd Ave
Dawson Creek BC V1G 2G6
Phone: (250)782-4410

Northern Health
Mental Health and Addiction
1017 - 103rd Ave.
Dawson Creek BC V1G 4J7
Phone: (250)782-4410

Kamloops

Hurley, Cheryl - M.Ed., RCC
Synergy Counselling Associates
#308 - 141 Victoria, Kamloops
Phone: (250) 372-7299

Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services
Youth Outreach Services
PO Box 4400 Stn Main
2180 Coutlee Ave.
Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Phone: (250)378-1468

Langley

Thiessen, Shannon - MA, CCC
Problem Gambling Program
Langley
Phone: (604) 309-4080
Specializes in the treatment of problem gamblers and their families. Also provides play therapy in working with children.

Shannon M. Simms Insight Counselling & Consulting Ltd.
#304 9440 202 Street
Langley BC V1M 4A6
Phone: 604-888-9294

Nanaimo

Gartshore, Ian - BA, M.Div., M.Th.
Shore Counselling Services
353 Seventh St.
Nanaimo BC V9R 1E3
Phone: (250)716-8888
Toll-free: (888)282-3888

Penticton

Pathways Addiction Resource Centre
1 - 996 Main St
Penticton BC V2A 5E4
Phone: (250)492-0400

Richmond

Richmond Addiction Services/Daytox
170 - 5720 Minoru Boulevard
Richmond BC V6X 2A9
Phone: (604)270-9220

SUCCESS
Richmond BC
Phone: (604)279-7187

Surrey

B.C. Foundation on Problem Gambling
7575 140th Street, Suite 201
Surrey, BC V3W 5J9
Karl Cavanagh, HBA, CCGC, CIADC
Executive Director
Phone: (604)507-4099

Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge Counselling Services
Box 1205
220 Front Street
Tumbler Ridge BC V0C 2W0
Phone: (250)242-5505

Vancouver

Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Problem Gambling Program
200-1638 East Broadway
Vancouver BC V5V 3C9
Phone: (604)434-0367

SUCCESS
Vancouver BC
Phone: (604)726-7693

Whistler

Hodges, Phyllis - M.A., CCC
Life Happens
Whistler, BC
Phone: (780)233-9663
Note: Specializes in general adult psychology; eating disorders; eating issues; coping with chronic illness; trauma (motor vehicle, sexual trauma, and other trauma).

MANITOBA GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

The Addiction Foundation of Manitoba

Manitoba Problem Gambling Help line
Phone: (204)944-6382
Toll-free: (800)463-1554
Note: confidential and open 24hrs a day.

Brandon

Fisher, Karen Diane NCGC II
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
510 Frederick Street
Brandon MB R7A 6Z4
Phone: (204) 729-3858

Maynard, Ronalee NCGC II
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
510 Frederick St.
Brandon MB R0K0E
Phone: (204)729-3849

Parkwood Treatment Center
AFM Residential Problem Gambling Program
Brandon MB
Phone: (204)729-3838
Toll-free: (866)767-3838
Note: 14 day program

Winnipeg

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Winnipeg Region
1031 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Phone: (204)944-6200
Toll-free: (866)638-2561

Herscovitch, A
Board Approved Clinical Consultant
NCGC-II/Board Approved Clinical Consultant
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba / Private Practice
1041 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Phone: (204)944-6288

Kostyk, Debra
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
1041 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Phone: (204)944-6250

NEW BRUNSWICK GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

The New Brunswick Department of Health has a problem gambling section in their website.
Toll-free: (800)461-1234 (Problem gambling help line)

Call your local New Brunswick addiction center for gambling treatment.

Ridgewood
Phone: (506)658-2525
South Bay
P.O. Box 3566, Station B
Saint John NB E2M 4Y1
Note: offers a broad range of services and programs to chemically dependent individuals, compulsive gamblers and their families.

NEWFOUNDLAND GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Newfoundland and Labrador Help lines
Gambling Crisis Help Line. 1-888-899-4357

Humberwood
Western Regional Integrated Health Authority
Hammond Building
169 West Valley Road
Corner Brook NL A2H 2Y3
Phone: (709)634-4506

Recovery Centre
Building 532, Pleasantville
P.O. Box 13122, Stn. A
St. John's NL A1B 4A4
Phone: 752-4980

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Salvation Army
Box 2585
4925 – 45th Street
Yellowknife NT X1A 2P9
Phone: (867)920-4673

NOVA SCOTIA GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Nova Scotia Health Network has reliable online health information for Nova Scotians - including gambling help and services.

Nova Scotia Office of Health Promotion and Protection is the official site for the Nova Scotia government. This site provides educational and resource information to assist problem gamblers, their families and friends.

Nova Scotia Problem Gambling Help line
Confidential and open 24hrs a day.
Toll-free: (888)347-8888 or (888)347-3331
Gambling Intake Line: (902)424-8866 or toll-free at (866)340-6700
Note: Call (902) 424-5623 to learn more about the range of services provided.

Problem Gambling Nova Scotia

WebGAM is an online information and support service addressing the issue of problem gambling in Nova Scotia.

Yellow Flag moments happen when people gamble in ways that could put them at risk for future problems. A service of Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection.

NUNAVUT GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Health and Social Services
H&SS Headquarters
Iqaluit, NU
Phone: (867)975-5700
Note: Regional Health & Social Services carry out the delivery of addictions and mental health programs and services with local staff.

ONTARIO GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services
Phone: (905)945-5644

Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline (OPGH)
Toll-free: (888)230-3505 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

The Online Treatment Directory has a directory of problem gambling treatment organizations in Ontario. A division of the Ontario Government Ministry of Health.

ProblemGambling.ca has a list of services funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to provide support in the area of problem gambling. These services provide a combination of treatment, education/awareness and/or prevention. Some of these services are available in several languages.

The Responsible Gambling Council
has a list of gambling treatment services listed by municipality in Ontario.
3080 Yonge St. Suite 4070 Box 90
Toronto ON M4N 3N1
Phone: (416)499-9800

YMCA Youth Gambling Program has youth outreach workers located across the province.
Toll-free: (877)525-5515 ext. 4038

Beamsville

Community Addiction Services of Niagara
Beamsville ON
Phone: (905)684-1859

Brampton

William Osler Health Centre
Mental Health, Addictions and Continuing Care
135 McLaughlin Rd S
Brampton ON L6Y 2C8
Phone: (905)456-3500

Chatham

Chatham-Kent Addictions & Problem Gambling Program
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Mental Health Services
80 Grand Avenue West
Chatham ON N7L 1B7
Phone: (519)436-2599

Elora

Horbay, Roger
Board Approved Clinical Consultant
NCGC-II/Board Approved Clinical Consultant
Game Planit Interactive Corp.
R. R. #1
Elora ON N0B 1S0
Phone: (519)846-1905

Fort Erie

Community Addiction Services of Niagara
Fort Erie ON
Phone: (905)684-1859

Grimsby

Community Addiction Services of Niagara 
Grimsby ON
Phone: (905)684-1859

Niagara Falls

Community Addiction Services of Niagara
Niagara Falls ON
Phone: (905)684-1859

Nipigon

North of Superior Programs
Administration Office
PO Box 670
Nipigon ON P0T 2J0
Phone: (807)876-2235

Ottawa

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Addictions and Problem Gambling Services of Ottawa
221 Nelson St
Ottawa ON K1N 1C7
Phone: (613)789-8941

Centre de santé communautaire, Côte de sable Traitement du jeu problématique
Services d'evaluation en toxicomanie d'Ottawa-Carleton
221, rue Nelson
Ottawa ON K1N 1C7
Phone: (613)789-8941

St. Catharines

Community Addiction Services of Niagara
St. Catharines ON
Phone: (905)684-1859

Thunder Bay

MHA Thunder Bay has a directory of regional resources.

Sister Margaret Smith Centre
Gambling Program
PO Box 3251
35 Algoma St. N
Thunder Bay ON P7B 5G7
Phone: (807)343-2425

Toronto

Boughton, Roberta NCGC II
Centre For Addiction and Mental Health
175 College St.
Toronto ON M5T 1P7
Phone: (416)599-1322

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Location 1
33 Russell St
Toronto ON M5S 2S1
Phone: (416)535-8501
Toll-free: (800)463-2338
Location 2
175 College St. W
Toronto ON M5T 1P7
Phone: (416)599-1448
Toll-free: (888)647-4414

Chen, Peter K
Board Approved Clinical Consultant
NCGC-II/Board Approved Clinical Consultant
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Problem Gambling Service
175 College St.
Toronto ON M5T 1P7
Phone: (416) 599-1322

Chinese Family Services of Ontario
Phone: (416)979-8299
Note: staffed by a team of professionals in the disciplines of social work and counselling psychology.

COSTI
Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Ave., Suite 105
Toronto, Ontario M3L 1B2
Phone: (416)244-7714
Toll-free: (866)222-9993
Note: services available to all Italian, Portuguese and Spanish Canadians residing in Toronto and York Region.

Littman-Sharp, Nina
Board Approved Clinical Consultant
NCGC-II/Board Approved Clinical Consultant
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
175 College St.
Toronto ON M5T 1P7
Phone: (416)599-1322

Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
505 Consumers Road, Suite 801
Toronto ON M2J 4V8
Morrie Behrmann, B.A., LL. B., Director of Information Services
Phone: (416)499-9800 x226
Toll-free: (888)391-1111 Infosource

Welland

Community Addiction Services of Niagara
(formerly Niagara Alcohol Drug Assessment Service (NADAS)
Welland ON
Phone: (905)684-1859

Windsor

Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario)
2109 Ottawa St., Suite 401
Windsor ON N8Y1R8
Phone: (519)254-2112

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

The Government of Prince Edward Island has a section on gambling addiction services and their gambling addiction treatment program.

Prince Edward Island Gambling Help line
Toll-free: (888)299-8399

QUEBEC GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Centre Quebecois d’Excellence pour la Prevention et le Traitement Du Jeu (CQEPTJ)
Note: French language site.

Gambling: Help and Referral is a service of the Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal and is financed by the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services.
Phone: (514)527-0140 (Montreal)
Toll-free: (800)461-0140 (rest of Quebec)

Loto Quebec– Gambing Help line
Toll-free: (800)461-0140 or (866)767-5389

Loto Quebec has a map listing over 100 local treatment centres for gamblers.

Viva Consulting Family Life Inc. provides consumer advocacy via the media and the government; harm reduction strategies for the gambling industry; education and awareness presentations for companies, professionals, and organizations; and counselling and treatment referrals for individuals and their families.

Aylmer

SEOTJC/OAAS
C.P. 191
Aylmer QC J9H 5A5
Phone: (819)920-0098

Montreal

Riback, Howard P.
howard@theribackgroup.com
P.O. Box 72
Succ. Station Cote Saint Luc
Montreal, PQ
Phone: (514) 659-5621

Napierville

Benson, Rick NCGC II
Algamus Therapeutic Communities
23 rang Double
Napierville QC J0J 1L0
Phone: (800)818-4491

SASKATCHEWAN GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Help line
Confidential and open 24hrs a day.
Toll-free: (800)306-6789

All Regional Health Authorities in Saskatchewan provide problem gambling outpatient counselling services. Specialized day treatment, seniors and aboriginal counselling services are available in some Regional Health Authorities. In-patient services are also available to clients in need. Clients who wish to receive problem gambling treatment can contact their local Regional Health Authority.

Nipawin

Saskatchewan Health Kelsey Trail Regional Health Authority
Alcohol and Drug Services
PO Box 389
800 6th St. E
Nipawin SK S0E 1E0
Phone: (306)862-0760

Prince Albert

Prince Albert Grand Council
Problem Gambling Centre
Opawakoscikan Reserve #201
2300 - 9th Avenue West
P.O. Box 2350
Prince Albert SK S6V 6Z1
Tel: (306)765-5305

Prince Albert Mental Health Centre
Prince Albert SK
Phone: (306)953-3855

Saskatchewan Health Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority
Addiction Services
202 - 101, 15th St. East
Prince Albert SK S6V 1G1
Phone: (306)765-6550

Regina

Ozga, Donald
Board Approved Clinical Consultant
NCGC-II/Board Approved Clinicial Counsultant
Regina Mental Health Clinic
2110 Hamilton St.
Regina SK S4P 2E3
Phone: (306)766-7908

Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Saskatchewan)
Suite 2332 11th Avenue
Regina SK S4P OK1
Phone: (306)352-9988
Toll-free: (800)306-6789 (Provincial Helpline)

Weyburn

Sun Country Addiction Services
Sun Country Regional Health Authority
PO Box 2003
Weyburn SK S4H 2Z9
Phone: (306)842-8693 or (306)842-8696

Yorkton

See Regina section for Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling.

 

YUKON TERRITORY GAMBLING ADDICTION TREATMENT

Yukon Problem Gambling Help Line
Confidential and open 24hrs a day
Toll-free: (800)661-0408

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Yukon Division
6 Bates Crescent
Whitehorse YT Y1A 4T8
Phone: (867)668-7144

CANADA MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR GAMBLING ADDICTION

Gam-Anon is a support group for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a fellowship of men and women who help each other recover from their gambling problems. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership.

Alberta

Calgary

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Calgary Intergroup
P.O. Box 4434, Station C
Calgary AB T2T 5N2
Phone: (403)237-0654 (Calgary)
Phone: (403)329-7467 (Southern Alberta)

Edmonton

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Edmonton Intergroup
P.O. Box 74036 Pepper Tree P.O.
Edmonton AB T5K 2S7
Phone: (780)463-0892 (Edmonton Hotline)

British Columbia

Vancouver

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Vancouver Intergroup
P.O. Box 61110 - Langara Post Office
571 W. 57th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6P 6S5
Phone: (604)878-6535

Victoria

Gamblers Anonymous Vancouver Island
Victoria BC
Phone: (604)878-6535 (Vancouver hotline)

Manitoba

Gamblers Anonymous
For Brandon and western Manitoba
Phone: (204)571-3685

Winnipeg

Gamblers Anonymous
Winnipeg Intergroup
1450 Mountain Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2X 2Y8
Phone: (204)582-4823

New Brunswick

Gamblers Anonymous
Phone: (506)387-4067 (Moncton)

Newfoundland

Gamblers Anonymous

Nova Scotia

Gamblers Anonymous

Ontario

Gamblers Anonymous

Kingston

Gamblers Anonymous
Phone: (613)567-3271

Niagara Falls

Gamblers Anonymous
Niagara Falls ON
Phone: (905)351-1616

Ottawa

Gamblers Anonymous
Ottawa Intergroup
2541 Cléroux Crescent
Gloucester, ON K1W 1B6
Phone: (613) 567-3271

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Ottawa ON
Phone: (613) 567-3271

Toronto

Gamblers Anonymous
Toronto Intergroup
1930 Yonge Street #1135
Toronto ON M4S 1Z4
Phone: (416)366-7613

JACS Toronto
JACS Place
858 Sheppard Ave. West
Toronto ON M3H 2T5
Phone: (416)410-5227
Note: Meetings for individuals of the Jewish faith

Gamblers Anonymous
Southwest Ontario Intergroup
4187 Bonnaire Court
Windsor ON N9G 2V5
Phone: (519) 971-5215

Prince Edward Island

Gamblers Anonymous

Quebec

Gamblers Anonymous 
P.O. Box 5067
St. Laurent Station
St. Laurent QC H4L 4Z6
Phone: (514)484-6666 (Montreal)
Toll-free: (866)484-6664 (province wide)

Gam-Anon
Phone: (514)484-6666
Note: For regions outside of Montreal

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Note: French language site for Quebec Gamblers Anonymous
Ligne (866)484-6664 Ailleurs au Québec

Chicoutimi

Gam-Anon
Phone: (418)693-5978

Hull

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Hull QC
Phone: (613)567-3271

Lac St. Jean

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Lac St-Jean QC
Phone: (418) 690-5513               

Mauricie

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Mauricie QC
Phone: (819)379-7015

Montreal

Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Montreal Intergroup
P.O. Box 5067
St. Laurent Station
St. Laurent QC H4L 4Z6
Montréal Phone: (514) 484-6666

Gam-Anon
Phone: (514)484-6666

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Montréal, QC
Phone: (514)484-6666

Saguenay

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Saguenay/Lac St-Jean
Phone: (418) 690-5513               

Shawinigan

L-intergroupe Francophone du Quebec
Shawinigan, QC
Phone: (819)539-5746

Sherbrooke

Gam-Anon
Phone: (819)348-5874

Trois-Rivieres

Gam-Anon
Phone: (819)379-7015

Saskatchewan

Gamblers Anonymous
Phone: (306)781-9522 (Regina)
Toll-free: (800)306-6789 (Problem Gambling Help Line)

Gam-Anon
Call the Problem Gambling Help Line
Toll-free: (800)306-6789

GAMBLING EDUCATION & PREVENTION

The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba explains how casino games work, myths and mistaken beliefs about gambling and the psychology of gambling. They also have an excellent handbook for gamblers called Preparing for Change.

The Addictive Behaviours Laboratory at the Department of Psychology, University of Calgary has a self-help gambling manual called “Becoming a Winner” which can be ordered for a minimal fee. There is also a manual for friends and family members as well as a relapse prevention guide for problem gamblers called “Staying on Track.”

The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) has some excellent information on gambling in Canada.

Alberta Gaming Research Institute is an excellent resource for research on the topic of gambling and gambling treatment. The Alberta Gaming Research Institute is a consortium of the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Its primary purpose is to support and promote research into gaming and gambling in the Province of Alberta.

Betting on Older Adults has good information on seniors and gambling for families and clinicians.

The Canadian Health Network has a section on Youth Gambling.

Gambling Should Remain a Game: A Self-help Manual is a publication of Loto-Quebec and includes a section for spouses and family members .

National Council on Problem Gambling
is a US-based organization whose mission is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education.

The National Council on Problem Gambling also offers a National Gambling Counselor Certification (NGCC) designation for counsellors.

ProblemGambling.ca is an online community supported by the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). This web site consists of information about problem gambling for individuals concerned about their own, or someone else’s gambling. ProblemGambling.ca also provides an online space for professionals to exchange knowledge and resources about problem gambling.

The Responsible Gambling Council website focuses on providing general information, news articles, and library resources. The Within Limits portal allows the reader to access helpful tips and supportive materials including a gambling workbook to assist with identifying problems and making positive changes.

SafeCanada.ca is a service of the Government of Canada and has a comprehensive list of gambling education and prevention links.

Saskatchewan Health has a good section on the effects of problem gambling for family, youth, older adults and the workplace.

The Women’s Addiction Foundation of Vancouver has a Women and Gambling section.

Women Helping Women is news and support for female gamblers in recovery.

Youth Gambling International has some excellent resources on youth gambling problems. A McGill University program.
3724 McTavish Street
Montreal QC H3A 1Y2
Phone: (514)398-1391

 

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