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