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Gambling Help WA - Rural

(This service is fully funded and there is no cost to clients)

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A Centrecare service for people affected by problem gambling, their partners and families.

Download the Gambling Help WA brochure (4667F).

For many people, gambling is a form of recreation. However, for some, the time and money spent on gambling can begin to affect different areas of life, including relationships with family, friends and the wider community. In rural and regional areas, where support services may feel less accessible and communities are closely connected, these impacts can be felt even more strongly.

Talking to someone who understands your situation and can provide confidential support and practical assistance can be an important first step. Gambling Help WA offers a safe and supportive space to help you regain control over your decisions and make positive changes for yourself and those around you.

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Do you:

  • think you might have a gambling problem;
  • argue with family over money and your gambling;
  • feel depressed, anxious, guilty or stressed as a result of your gambling;
  • find it difficult or impossible to stop gambling;
  • find your gambling is affecting your close relationships, finances, work or educational performance;
  • hide your gambling from people close to you;
  • need to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement;
  • borrow money or sell something to gamble;
  • regularly gamble beyond what you can afford; and/or
  • re-invest your winnings and chase your losses?

If you answer “yes” to any of the above questions, then this service may be of help to you.

Centrecare’s Gambling Help WA is a free service for people affected by problem gambling, their partners and families. It offers a supportive environment to talk about the impact that gambling has on their lives as well as the opportunity to learn new ways to manage the behaviour.

Individual and couples counselling
Regular counselling sessions are offered to individuals, their partners or family members to discuss their concerns
about the gambling behaviour.

Groups
People wishing to gain skills and confidence to control gambling behaviour in a supportive group environment may access this program. The group program is run over 10 weeks and provides participants with the opportunity for personal development, insight and learning through structured exercises. Click here to see if any Gambling Help groups are currently running.

Making Contact

Talking to someone is easier than you think.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Centrecare on telephone number below. Day and evening appointments are available.

Bunbury (08) 9721 5177

For 24 hour telephone support, please contact the Problem Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858. This is a free call and will not be listed on your telephone account.

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