This handout ties in well with the Problem Gambling Severity Index. The more risk factors that are identified by a client, the greater the chance that the client will progress along the continuum of severity of gambling problems. The risk factors in combination with the PGSI score can provide a good indication of a client’s likelihood of developing problems.
This handout provides tips for safe gambling for those clients who choose to continue gambling. If they would like to understand their gambling behaviour better you can refer them to Problem Gambling: The Issues, the Options.
This handout can be given to family members who indicate to you that they are concerned about someone’s gambling or that someone they care about appears to be gambling a lot. You could also refer them to Problem Gambling: A Guide for Families.
This handout can be given to clients who may be interested in learning more about problem gambling counselling. It provides a brief description of problem gambling counselling, along with the 1-800 number. You can also refer them to Problem Gambling: The Issues, the Options.
This tool can be given to clients who would like to gain a better understanding of their gambling. They can review it with you and you can help them identify their gambling patterns triggers and coping strategies.
This handout provides a summary of the financial options available to clients.
This treatment program will suggest to you a number of techniques and strategies to help you to cut back your gambling to a healthy level or, if you prefer, to quit gambling entirely. You will find this program helpful even if you have just begun to experience problems as a result of your gambling but did not think it was serious enough to seek intensive treatment, to go to Gamblers Anonymous, or to attend a gambling treatment centre. If this is the case, then completing this program may prevent you from developing a more serious problem in the future.
Resources available in 20 different languages.
Educational resources available from Problem Gambling organizations in Ontario.