If you are concerned about you child’s gambling, there are a number of people and places that can offer you some invaluable assistance, including:
• Family doctor/pediatrician
• Clergy or spiritual advisor
• Guidance counselor or other school administrator
• A trusted family friend or relative
• Public service agency like the following:
• The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-888-230-3505 or www.opgh.on.ca
• Youthbet.net: www.youthbet.net
• YMCA of Greater Toronto: http://www.ymcatoronto.org/gambling/
• Parent Helpline: 1-888-603-9100 http://www.parenthelpline.ca/
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/en/
• Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission: http://parent.aadac.com/
• The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Problem Gambling Service:
(416) 599-1322
• Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org
• GamAnon - Help for family and friends: www.gam-anon.org
• Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART): 1-800-565-8603 or referral@dart.on.ca
• Metro Addiction & Assessment Referral Services (MAARS): (416) 599-1322
Just remember: You are not alone!
|
