| When wagering becomes more than just a game and you or someone you know needs to seek some professional guidance, there is a huge range of resources available. From websites to phone services to counseling, there are organizations with very long, very successful track records in helping solve problem wagering. Here are just a few:
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Official Gamblers Anonymous website.
www.gam-anon.org
Support for spouse, family, or close friends of the problem gambler.
www.youthgambling.com
International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors
www.apgsa.org
International Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators and the source for information on National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.
www.ncpgambling.org
National Council on Problem Gambling with information on state affiliates, a counselor search, and other resources.
1-800-522-4700
The National Council on Problem Gambling's confidential hotline.
www.1877mylimit.org
The Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline has trained professionals available 24/7.
www.npgaw.org
Problem Gambling Awareness 2009 - A grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign from The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA).
www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.htm
Helpguide's mission is to help people understand, prevent, and resolve life's challenges.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/suicide_prevention.htm
If wagering problems feel overwhelming and hopeless, it's very important to take any thoughts or talk of suicide seriously. |
