Gambling Councellors
Find the resources you need to take back your life.
Find out if you're at riskContacting a Gambling Counsellor will help you assess what other options are available and may work for you.
The one-on-one sessions usually last an hour, but can last longer. Information shared during the session is confidential. At the first meeting, the counsellor will ask questions about the person’s situation and will assist the gambler with urgent, immediate issues first. This might include:
The counsellor may recommend a plan of action that includes a certain number of sessions and topics for discussion, these topics may include:
The counsellor may suggest other professional resources to assist with areas such as legal problems, financial crisis or severe depression.
Gambling Counsellor will help you develop strategies to combat the urge to gamble.
Crisis Gambling Counsellors with Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline can provide support after normal work hours and on weekends when you are experiencing the urge to gamble.
You do not need a physician’s referral. A person who is very depressed or suicidal should state the urgency when arranging to talk to a Gambling Counsellor
A person who is very depressed or suicidal should state the urgency when arranging to talk to a Gambling Counsellor
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 Crisis Gambling Counsellors can assess your thoughts of suicide and provide you with direction..