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Gambling Addiction

Problem Gambling Program
...when gambling stops being a game 

Family Services of Greater Vancouver's Problem Gambling Program provides counselling and support to individuals concerned about their own compulsive gambling problem or addiction and to individuals, couples, and families whose lives are affected by the compulsive gambling of a family member or friend. The Problem Gambling program also provides regular support groups that help recovering gamblers connect with others.


 

Features

  • Confidential individual counselling and support
  • Family and relationship counselling as needed
  • Practical strategies to help you gamble responsibly or stop gambling altogether
  • Financial /money management counselling and referral
  • Support and recovery groups for problem gamblers
  • Community presentations on problem gambling upon request
  • Consultation services for professionals who want information about problem gambling
  • Services provided in Vancouver and Burnaby

To browse what clients have to say about their experience in our program, click here.

Our Staff
Our staff are counselling professionals with graduate degree in Social Work or Counselling Psychology. Senior staff have been with us since the beginning of the program, making them some of the most experienced problem gambling professionals in British Columbia. Staff stay current on developments in the field, and are always open to feedback on how they can improve their service to you.

Fees for Service
No fees for this program

Languages Spoken
Our program offers services in English and Chinese.

Access to Program
Self referral
Referral from a counsellor, support worker, doctor, or employee assistance professional

Location
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
#200 - 1638 East Broadway
(Corner of Broadway and Commercial)

By Transit:
Skytrain - Expo Line - Broadway Station
Skytrain - Millenium Line - Commercial Station
Buses: #99 (B-line), #9, #20

Contact Information for the Problem Gambling Program
In Vancouver, call:
Phone: 604.638.3390
Fax:  604.638.3392

e-mail: Contact Us

Funding for this program is provided by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
 
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