Problem Gambling: A Guide for Helping Professionals

Problem Gambling: A Guide for Helping Professionals
Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
www.gamblingresearch.org
1 877 882-2204
An arms-length agency that provides funding for research on problem
gambling, increases the capacity in Ontario to conduct research on
gambling problems and disseminates research findings. Funds are
also available to assist end-users with the incorporation of research
results into practice.
The Responsible Gambling Council (rgc)
www.responsiblegambling.org
1 888 391-1111
A non-profit organization that works with people and communities to
address gambling in a healthy and responsible way. The Council
undertakes research and public awareness programs designed to
prevent gambling-related problems. The Web site provides an e-library
of resource materials, information on awareness programs,
Discovery Conferences and Symposia, links to counselling and support
services in Ontario, and other related sites. The Web site also
provides access to Newslink, a newsletter that provides an ongoing and
convenient summary of trends, issues and various views on problem and
responsible gambling, and Newscan, a weekly e-mail digest of gambling
news.
YMCA Youth Gambling Project
www.ymcatoronto.org/gambling
1 877 525-5515
The Youth Gambling Program is a prevention and education program
designed to reduce the harm associated with youth gambling. Its Web
site provides contact information for the 18 Ontario communities that
it serves.
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