Improving our Response to Older Adults with Substance Use, Mental Health and Gambling Problems
Audience
A Guide for Supervisors, Managers and Clinical Staff
What
Provides the information, tools and guidance that service providers need to work more effectively with older adults who may have substance use, mental health or gambling problems
Available From
The CAMH Healthy Aging Project
For More Information
Jennifer Barr at 613 256-1397 jennifer_barr@camh.net
To order, contact
CAMH Sales and Distribution
Tel.: 1 800 661-1111 or 416 595-6059 in Toronto
E-mail: publications@camh.net
Fax or mail: PDF order form available at http://www.camh.net/Publications/CAMH_Publications/
Betting on Older Adults: A Problem Gambling Awareness Kit
Audience
Problem gambling service providers
What
A video featuring individuals who have been affected by problem gambling first hand. A facilitator’s guide, an interactive Bingo game and Gamble Scramble are also included in this kit. This was developed by the Ontario Resource Group on Problem Gambling and Older Adults 55+ in partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council.
Available From
LESA – Lifestyle Enrichment for Older Adults
For More Information
Evelyn Bakich @ 807-343-2425 Ext. 2861 or bakiche@tbh.net
Link to Resources
Resource Kit - Order Form
Audience
Problem gambling service providers
What
This manual is intended as a resource for individuals, allied professionals and service providers who work with older adults who have gambling problems, their families and significant others.
Available From
Ontario Resource Group on Problem Gambling & Older Adults
For More Information
Evelyn Bakich @ 807-343-2425 Ext. 2861 or bakiche@tbh.net
Audience
General public and service providers
What
Brochure
Available From
Responsible Gambling Council
For More Information
416-499-9800 or 1-888-391-1111
Audience
Workers and volunteers
What
This concise, easy to read booklet, was developed to help workers and volunteers better understand and recognize addiction and mental health issues in older adults. Understanding how these problems affect older adults can help people who work with them to respond more sensitively and effectively when difficult situations arise
Available From
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
For More Information
1-800-661-1111 or publications@camh.net
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