Gambling care or in short GamCare offers support, information and counseling to anyone people suffering through a gambling problem. It also presents a range of online support services, offers counseling through telephone as well.
What is Problem gambling?
Problem gambling is activities linked to betting which causes harm to the gambler and to his or her family and friends. Problem gambling can cause high levels of depression and can affect anyone of any age groups; to males or females, and to people from any cultural locale.
How GamCare helps?
If anyone is suffering from his own or because of somebody else’s gambling problem, a loved one or a family member, then he can get in touch with the GamCare team to analyze the problem first and then look for various remedies at hand. There are a couple of ways to contact them.
1. Online support
A variety of online support services is being offered by GamCare from their private NetLine, through to including Forum and Chat room. You are allowed to talk live online to one of their qualified mentors who can offer emotional support, information and guidance. The NetLine can be accessed between 8am to Midnight. The services, at present, are available to those residing in England, Scotland and Wales. In the Forum and Chat rooms, one can confer and raise questions and/or present advice.
2. Phone support
GamCare offers counseling for anybody who is undergoing difficulties resulting from a gambling problem through telephone support. The service is undisclosed and one can with no hesitation can talk frankly with the certified counselors. Speaking to a qualified mentor will allow you to talk about circumstances in your life which may be pertinent to your gambling problem.
What is the main aim of counseling?
- To assist discontinue or lessen the regularity of problem gambling.
- To help recognize the fundamental reasons of problem gambling.
- To deal with associated issues those are causing harm.
- To help developing a fruitful and vigorous life without problem gambling.
Your counselor will facilitate you to discover and believe your life and relations. He will also assist you find the most excellent way to deal with the effects gambling in your life.
