Resources for those Affected by Problem Gambling
National
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Canada’s national addictions agency offering a directory of Canadian problem gambling helplines.
www.ccsa.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association
Provides a wide range of specialized programs and services in more than 135 communities across Canada.
www.cmha.ca
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Canada’s largest mental health and addictions teaching hospital. Does work in the areas of clinical care, research, policy, education and health promotion.
www.camh.net
Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in Canada
On line directory of GA meetings across Canada.
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Kids Help Phone
A toll free 24-hour bilingual phone counselling, referral and internet service for children and youth.
www.kidshelp.sympatico.ca
Provincial
Alberta
Alberta Health Services
Provides information,resources, prevention and treatment programs/services to Albertans. Helpline for Alberta
www.albertahealthservices.ca
British Columbia
British Columbia Partnership for Responsible Gambling
Consortium providing information and treatment options.
www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
British Columbia Problem Gambling Information and Referral Service
Website provides information about their province-wide, toll-free, multilingual telephone information and referral service.
www.communityinfo.bc.ca
Manitoba
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Provides information about programs including, information sessions, assessment/referral, community based programs, phone counselling and residential rehabilitation. Website offers information on problem gambling among seniors, an on line assessment tool and downloadable resources in French, Filipino Chinese and Vietnamese.
http://www.afm.mb.ca/
New Foundland and Labrador
New Foundland and Labrador Helpline
Website provides a list of local addiction services and basic problem gambling information.
www.health.gov.nl.ca
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Problem Gamblers Hotline
Offers a 20-question survey to determine if a gambling problem might be present. Hot line information.
www.gnb.ca
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation
The Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation (NSGF) is a not-for-profit, arms-length government organization.
www.nsgamingfoundation.org
Nova Scotia – Office of Health Promotion – Problem Gambling
Website provides information on treatment services in Nova Scotia and helpline information.
www.gov.ns.ca
Ontario
ConnexOntario
Health Service Information in Ontario.
www.connexontario.ca
The Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART)
Online database of alcohol and drug treatment in Ontario. Includes helpline.
www.dart.on.ca
Know your limit
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation sponsored website about responsible gambling.
www.knowyourlimit.ca
Problem Gambling Helpline
24-Hour hotline providing information about treatment in Ontario.
www.opgh.on.ca
ResponsibleGamblingCouncil
Non-profit organization promoting responsible gambling.
www.responsiblegambling.org
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island – Health Information Resources
Provides information on local gambling addiction services.
www.gov.pe.ca
Quebec
Le centre quebecois d'excellence prevention et le traitement du jeu
French website about Problem Gambling Treatment and Prevention Institute at Laval University.
www.psy.ulaval.ca
Fonds quebecois de recherché sur la societe et la culture
French website providing research on topics including problem gambling
www.fqrsc.gouv.qc.ca
Quebec Gambling Help and Referral
Telephone information service for listening and referral on compulsive gambling, open 24 hours, 7 days a week, for all Quebec residents.
jeu-aidereference.qc.ca
Ministere de la sante et des services sociaux
French website containing information about problem gambling.
www.msss.gouv.qc.ca
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling
Website provides information on the prevention, treatment and crisis services available to Saskatchewan residents.
www.health.gov.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline
Provides information on a free 24/7 helpline. Helpline offers: information, short term counselling, crisis intervention, referrals to counsellors and information on self-help groups.
www.health.gov.sk.ca
Resources for Helping Professionals
National
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
Canada’s national addictions agency. Online information and references. Agency conducts research for policy work, offers training and workforce development opportunities. Directory of Canadian problem gambling helplines.
www.ccsa.ca
Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling
A collaboration of non-profit organizations, gaming providers, research centres and regulators working to find and promote effective ways to reduce the risk of problem gambling
www.cprg
Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board
Provides certification information.
www.cpgcb.org
Canada West Foundation
A registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated to conducting and disseminating research throughout Canada. Website provides links to at least 20 Canadian gambling documents.
www.cwf.ca
International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High Risk Behaviors
Conducts and disseminates research on youth gambling problems and concurrent disorders. The Centre also offers training, treatment, prevention, information dissemination, and engages in policy development. Online database available
www.youthgambling.com
Journal of Gambling Issues
An on-line publication produced by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, that explores gambling research, treatment, policy, and people’s experiences with gambling, both positive and negative.
www.camh.net/egambling
Provincial
Alberta
Alberta Gambing and and Liquor Commission
www.aglc.gov.ab.ca.
Alberta Gaming Research Institute
A consortium dedicated to promoting research on gaming and gambling in Alberta.
www.abgaminginstitute.ualberta.ca
British Columbia
British Columbia Lottery Corporation
www.bclc.com
Manitoba
Manitoba Gaming Control Commission
Gambling neutral control body that provides information about gambling and it’s impact.
www.mgcc.mb.ca
Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
www.mlc.mb.ca
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation
Information about the gambling industry
www.gnb.ca
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation
Website provides information about gaming in Nova Scotia
www.nsgc.ca
Ontario
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Regulates and gambling and alcohol in Ontario
www.agco.on.ca
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s official website for players. Includes information about products and responsible gambling
www.olg.ca
Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
A funding agency. Website provides on-line research documents and other research references
www.gamblingresearch.org
Quebec
Loto-Quebec
Website for loto-quebec players
www.loto-quebec.com
Saskatchewan
Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation
Government website containing articles and information about gambling
www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
Non-profit organization featuring First Nations gambling facilities and information regarding responsible gambling
www.siga.sk.ca
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
www.slga.gov.sk.ca
Regional
Atlantic Lottery Corporation
www.alc.ca
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