Help others | gambling minds

Only 22% of people with gambling problems seek help for their gambling.

Whether it's your partner, child, parent, workmate or friend, the behaviour and consequences of problem gambling can have a significant impact.

Gambling. What's the harm?

Harm from gambling doesn't occur in isolation. You can experience:

Relationship difficulties
Cultural dissociation
Financial hardship
Health problems
Emotional or psychological distress

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Many services are available to help families and friends affected by a person with gambling problems.

Gambler’s Help: Aboriginal communities Most people in Aboriginal communities play the pokies or have a bet without any trouble. But for some people, gambling causes money problems, stress and arguments in the family.

Gambler’s Help: Families & friends A person's gambling behaviour can have social, physical and financial impacts on those who are close to them. It's estimated that for every person who experiences severe harm because of their gambling, up to six other people are negatively affected.

Gambler’s Help: Support someone Recovering from a gambling problem isn't easy. It takes hard work and a lot of encouragement. Many people with a gambling addiction can turn their lives around because of support from people close to them.

Gambling help online: Helping others Want to help someone but not sure what to do? Gambling help online provides information and resources which may help you to help others.

Three Sides of the Coin Three Sides of the Coin is a not-for-profit community organisation providing a range of medical, health and support services at subsidised cost to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Melbourne’s east and south east suburbs.

The Bouverie Centre The Bouverie Centre can provide support for families with gambling and mental health concerns.