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Since the 1990s gambling has gained increasing social acceptance and popularity. Advances in technology and the increased availability of gambling activities have dramatically changed the way people gamble. Since 1996, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has funded problem gambling treatment services for individuals and family members.

Pinewood Centre approaches the treatment of gambling concerns from a Harm Reduction perspective. Based on this perspective, counseling is provided for treatment goals of risk reduction and abstinence. Pinewood Centre offers a variety of gambling counseling services specific to individual needs:

• Individual counseling for adults, youth and family members

• Day and evening group counseling

• Specific services for family members

• Community education and support

• Services available at all six Pinewood locations

Individual counseling for adults, youth and family members day and evening group counseling specific services for family members community education and support services available at all six Pinewood locations.

Has your gambling become a concern or worry?

• Are you continually thinking of gambling?

• Do you find you need to gamble with increasing amounts of money?

• Do you borrow money to gamble, from any source (eg. Credit cards)?

• Are you restless or irritable when you cannot gamble?

• Do you gamble to relieve unpleasant emotions or escape problems?

• Do you chase your losses to win back money you could not afford to lose?

• Do you hide your gambling from family or friends?

• Are you having problems with your relationships, job, education, or career because of your gambling?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, you may need help related to your gambling. Please do not hesitate to call the site closest to you, to learn of how we may be of help.