The Gambling Program at the Neighborhood Counseling Center

“There’s no other addictive product that I can think of where a government sits back and says, ‘Okay, we’ll let the license holders of this addictive product encourage people and entice them to continue to use it more,’”

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The Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions can be a helpful tool for someone questioning if their gambling behavior has become a problem.🟢 https://www.pacouncil.com/problem-gambling/do-i-have-a-gambling-problem/ 🟢

CalGETS treatment is FREE, confidential, and available to the gambler and affected individuals (18+). Treatment options include:

Freedom from Problem Gambling, self-help workbook – available in over 20 languages, visit the OPG website for more information

Telephone Counseling – speak to a counselor from the privacy of your home

Outpatient Counseling – speak to a counselor in a one-on-one private setting

Group Counseling – participate in a group setting with gamblers and/or affected family members

Intensive Outpatient – participate in group and individual sessions with counselors 3 hours a day, 3X’s per week

Residential Care – 30-day rehab program

Accessing CalGETS is simple, call 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537) and connect with a live counselor, text the word “SUPPORT” to 53342, or chat online at 800gambler.chat.

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Just a reminder that during this difficult time, we are available anywhere in California for Teletherapy. 818 788-2738

If coping with COVID-19 is making it harder to resist the urge to gamble, we want to remind you that you are not alone! Our helpline remains open 24/7 to provide support, treatment and hope to those in need. If you participated in online gambling this year, please take this two minute survey. This survey would help us greatly understand how we can better serve those who are dealing with problems gambling and their loved ones. https://bit.ly/3kYzzIS

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