CANADA IN GENERAL
Gamblers Anonymous in Canada - GA meetings - from the city meetings,
through all available suburbs of bigger cities and many country towns
Gam-Anon in Canada - Meetings for husbands, wives, relatives or friends of gamblers. Meetings for Canada are found right after USA on the page
Responsible Gambling Council - The RGC is an independent, non-profit organization committed to problem gambling prevention and research
Public Health Agency of Canada - Are you struggling with addiction? Do you
know someone hooked on gambling? Resources in Canada that can help
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse - While gambling was not originally part
of CCSA's mandate, that changed when demand for information began to grow
British Columbia Partnership for Responsible Gambling Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-888795- 6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) www.responsiblegambling.org. The British Columbia Responsible & Problem Gambling Program provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. Free counselling and support services are also available for anyone struggling with their own or a loved one’s gambling.
Prince Albert Grand Council - Support, counselling, referral services available for those experiencing gambling related issues Saskatchewan Health - Programs and Services - Problem gambling is a health issue that can be supported through treatment strategies Saskatchewan Gambling Helpline - +1-800-306-6789.
ALBERTAOur House Addiction Recovery - Our sole purpose is to provide an
environment where individuals can embark on a recovery process
Alberta Health Services - Detoxification and shelter. Assessment and referral. Individual, family, and group counselling. Day and residential treatment
South Country Treatment Centre - Residential treatment services for
alcohol, drug and gambling problems - including relapse prevention
The Support Network - The Support Network is a safe place to call. We help
you connect with the heart of the community so you can help yourself
Alberta Gambling Helpline - +1-866-332-2322
Family Services of Greater Vancouver - Providing counselling and support
to individuals concerned about their own compulsive gambling problem
A Home Away - British Columbia - Are you suffering from addiction? Do you
or a loved one have a problem with alcohol, other drugs, gambling, smoking
Partnership for Responsible Gambling - This website is one activity being undertaken to provide useful information for problem gambling
Richmond Addiction Services - The mission of Richmond Addiction Services is
to 'improve the lives of those affected by addiction'. We are non-profit
British Columbia Gambling Helpline - +1-888-795-6111
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba - To enhance the health of Manitobans
by reducing the harm of alcohol, other drugs and gambling with prevention
Behavioural Health Foundation - Provides long term residential programming
for men, women, teens and family experiencing a variety of addiction problems
Community Financial Counselling Services - CFCS sees its role relative to other debt management services to be able address the needs of more vulnerable
Manitoba Gambling Helpline - +1-800-463-1554
Horizon Health Network - Comprehensive addiction and mental health services including a range of acute, inpatient and outpatient and community services
Ridgewood Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre - Ridgewood offers a
broad range of services and programs to compulsive gamblers
Saint John - New Brunswick - Pressure getting to you? Call the INFO line. Information on all service, including problem gambling services
New Brunswick Gambling Helpline - +1-800-461-1234
Health and Community Services - Today Addictions Services in this
province are administered through the 4 Regional Health Authorities
Canadian Mental Health Association - Newfoundland and Labrador
division. Address, phone, fax and e-mail address available
Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Helpline - +1-888-737-4668
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services - Programs that work
to improve the well-being of NWT children, families and communities
Northwest Territories Helpline - +1-888-255-1010
Capital Health - Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services (APTS) offers
a broad range of supports and services for individuals and family members
Health Promotion and Protection - Helping to improve the lives of Nova
Scotians who are harmfully involved with alcohol, gambling, tobacco, or drugs
Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre - At Ledgehill we treat the whole person. We believe that body, mind and spirit must be treated as one
Nova Scotia Gambling Helpline - +1-888-347-8888
Nunavut Department of Health and Social Services - The Department of
Health and Social Services provides a range of programs and services
Nunavut Gambling Helpline - +1-800-265-3333
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline - Are you concerned about your own
or someone else's gambling? The OPGH can provide you with information
ProblemGambling.ca - This site contains information about problem gambling
for individuals concerned about their own, or someone else's gambling
St. Joseph's Care Group - The Problem Gambling Programs not only help people with gambling problems, but we also do our best to assist family members
Choices for Change - We provide free counselling services to anyone who has concerns about their drug and/or alcohol use, or problem gambling behaviour
YMCA of Western Ontario - Our Youth Gambling Program is a prevention
program designed to reduce the harm associated with youth gambling
Ontario Gambling Helpline - +1-888-230-3505
Health PEI - A 3 week mobile Gambling Education and Treatment Program
is now available. The program is available on a an inpatient or outpatient bases
Prince Edward Island Gambling Helpline - +1-888-299-8399
Sante et des Services sociaux - Ce repertoire s'adresse e toute personne susceptible de referer des individus aux prises avec un probleme
Youth Gambling International - Providing individual therapy to youth who
are experiencing serious gambling problems by trained psychologists
Gambling: Help and Referral - We encourage Quebecers to think about their gambling habits and refer who need help to the appropriate resources
Quebec Gambling Helpline - +1-800-461-0140
Prince Albert Grand Council - Support, counselling, referral services
available for those experiencing gambling related issues
Saskatchewan Health - Programs and Services - Problem gambling is a
health issue that can be supported through treatment strategies
Saskatchewan Gambling Helpline - +1-800-306-6789
Yukon Health and Social Services - Providing a comprehensive range
of social services - Yukon Helpline - +1-800-661-0408
please let us know if any link doesn't work anymore - e-mail us here
Kids don't belong on online gambling websites - it's that simple. And ensuring that your kids aren't exposed to them is as simple as installing BetStopper on your computer. BetStopper
blocks access to Internet
gambling sites. more here
21 Steps to Stop Gambling:
To understand how an individual step works, you can read the system's first step, entitled Admitting You Have a Problem.
English Version
French Version
Spanish Version
Recovery and Beyond
Focus on the Family Canada is a charitable organization which has been serving families in Canada since opening its doors in 1983. For over 25 years, we have been providing care, advice, support and encouragement to families at every stage of life. more here
A multi-lingual website in 11 different languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Urdu, which contains linguistically and culturally appropriate information
more information here
Gambling Hotline Bcba
The Professional Counsellors from CPCA attend to the emotional well being of people by applying principles and skills from the disciplines of mental health, psychology or human development
more information here
Interactive problem gambling awareness program that engages university and college students in a fun and informative way. Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and New York State.
more information here
CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development to help transform
the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.more information here
Addiction to gambling is linked to a range of serious personal and social harms such as depression and suicide, bankruptcy, family breakup, domestic abuse, assault, fraud, theft, and even homelessness. These effects can be devastating to the individual as well as their friends, family, workplace or community. That is why the Canada Safety Council considers gambling addiction a community safety and crime prevention issue.
People with gambling problems may cover up or lie when asked where they have been, or where money has gone. This makes problem gambling hard to identify. Families often know something is wrong — but not what is wrong.
You could be living or working with a compulsive gambler and not know it until the problems are out of control. It’s crucial to recognize the signs and know how to get help.
“People who gamble excessively fear their loved ones will find them out,” says Robert Murray, Manager of CAMH’s Problem Gambling Project. “This drives them deeper into hiding and further into debt. They hope against hope a big win will end their problems.”
CAMH has devised a simple checklist for the public to take a look at to help determine whether a family member or colleague has a gambling problem. The more clues you see, the more likely that gambling is a problem needing to be addressed:
- Is your family member or colleague often late for work or school?
- Are they gone for long unexplained periods?
- Do they neglect responsibilities, and make excuses?
- Have they withdrawn from family and friends?
- Do they have mood swings and sudden outbursts of anger?
- Is there less money available, even though income has not changed?
- Is money missing from the house or from bank accounts?
- Are they secretive and bad tempered about money?
- Do they have money conflicts with others?
- Do they talk about gambling all the time?
- Do they lie about gambling?
Counseling is the first step to regaining control of the problems that gambling has caused, and is the best way to find a long-term solution. Free treatment, including counseling, is available to anyone affected by gambling, including family members. A list of gambling help lines across Canada is available at: www.ccsa.ca ; search for “gambling help lines.”
Problem Gambling Helplines in Canada
Confidential and open 24 hours a day.
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Helpline
1-866-332-2322
British Columbia Problem Gambling Information and Referral Service
1-888-795-6111
Manitoba Gambling Helpline
1-800-463-1554
New Brunswick Problem Gamblers Hotline
1-800-461-1234
Newfoundland and Labrador Helpline
1-888-899-4357
Nova Scotia Toll-Free Gambling Helpline
1-888-347-8888
Gambling Hotline Bca
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Helpline
Prince Albert Grand Council - Support, counselling, referral services
available for those experiencing gambling related issues
Saskatchewan Health - Programs and Services - Problem gambling is a
health issue that can be supported through treatment strategies
Saskatchewan Gambling Helpline - +1-800-306-6789
Yukon Health and Social Services - Providing a comprehensive range
of social services - Yukon Helpline - +1-800-661-0408
please let us know if any link doesn't work anymore - e-mail us here
Kids don't belong on online gambling websites - it's that simple. And ensuring that your kids aren't exposed to them is as simple as installing BetStopper on your computer. BetStopper
blocks access to Internet
gambling sites. more here
21 Steps to Stop Gambling:
To understand how an individual step works, you can read the system's first step, entitled Admitting You Have a Problem.
English Version
French Version
Spanish Version
Recovery and Beyond
Focus on the Family Canada is a charitable organization which has been serving families in Canada since opening its doors in 1983. For over 25 years, we have been providing care, advice, support and encouragement to families at every stage of life. more here
A multi-lingual website in 11 different languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Urdu, which contains linguistically and culturally appropriate information
more information here
Gambling Hotline Bcba
The Professional Counsellors from CPCA attend to the emotional well being of people by applying principles and skills from the disciplines of mental health, psychology or human development
more information here
Interactive problem gambling awareness program that engages university and college students in a fun and informative way. Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and New York State.
more information here
CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development to help transform
the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.more information here
Addiction to gambling is linked to a range of serious personal and social harms such as depression and suicide, bankruptcy, family breakup, domestic abuse, assault, fraud, theft, and even homelessness. These effects can be devastating to the individual as well as their friends, family, workplace or community. That is why the Canada Safety Council considers gambling addiction a community safety and crime prevention issue.
People with gambling problems may cover up or lie when asked where they have been, or where money has gone. This makes problem gambling hard to identify. Families often know something is wrong — but not what is wrong.
You could be living or working with a compulsive gambler and not know it until the problems are out of control. It’s crucial to recognize the signs and know how to get help.
“People who gamble excessively fear their loved ones will find them out,” says Robert Murray, Manager of CAMH’s Problem Gambling Project. “This drives them deeper into hiding and further into debt. They hope against hope a big win will end their problems.”
CAMH has devised a simple checklist for the public to take a look at to help determine whether a family member or colleague has a gambling problem. The more clues you see, the more likely that gambling is a problem needing to be addressed:
- Is your family member or colleague often late for work or school?
- Are they gone for long unexplained periods?
- Do they neglect responsibilities, and make excuses?
- Have they withdrawn from family and friends?
- Do they have mood swings and sudden outbursts of anger?
- Is there less money available, even though income has not changed?
- Is money missing from the house or from bank accounts?
- Are they secretive and bad tempered about money?
- Do they have money conflicts with others?
- Do they talk about gambling all the time?
- Do they lie about gambling?
Counseling is the first step to regaining control of the problems that gambling has caused, and is the best way to find a long-term solution. Free treatment, including counseling, is available to anyone affected by gambling, including family members. A list of gambling help lines across Canada is available at: www.ccsa.ca ; search for “gambling help lines.”
Problem Gambling Helplines in Canada
Confidential and open 24 hours a day.
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Helpline
1-866-332-2322
British Columbia Problem Gambling Information and Referral Service
1-888-795-6111
Manitoba Gambling Helpline
1-800-463-1554
New Brunswick Problem Gamblers Hotline
1-800-461-1234
Newfoundland and Labrador Helpline
1-888-899-4357
Nova Scotia Toll-Free Gambling Helpline
1-888-347-8888
Gambling Hotline Bca
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Helpline
1-800-265-3333
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
1-888-230-3505
Prince Edward Island Gambling Addiction Treatment Program
1-888-299-8399
Québec – Gambling Help and Referral
(514) 527-0140 Montreal and surrounding area
1-800-461-0140 and 1-866-767-5389 throughout province
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-306-6789
Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
