Financial & Gambling

Aim of the Service

The Gambler’s help service is here to offer support to people that are affected by gambling and this also includes their family and friends. We focus on prevention, early intervention and support for those who are vulnerable to gambling harm.

The Service provides, Therapeutic counselling, Financial counselling and Community Education.

Therapeutic counselling- Provides counselling services for people experiencing gambling harm, this also includes family and friends who may be affected by someone else’s gambling. The program supports people to reduce gambling, decrease the impact that gambling is having on their life or cease gambling. They also provide support and deed signing for the self -exclusion program.

Financial counselling- Provides support, advice and options for those that are experiencing financial issues because of gambling.

Community Education– The aim of the community education program is to raise awareness, reduce harm from gambling and promote help seeking behaviours. Education is provided to professionals, service providers, schools, sporting clubs, community groups and the public

Eligibility

People Aged 18years and over affected by gambling.

Except for – School and sporting club program- 15 years and over.

How to get an appointment

• Gambler’s Help hotline
• Call PCC reception
• Online referral through PCC
• External referrals from agencies

Any other locations for appointments?

Outreach locations- Cobram, Yarrawonga, Wallan, Kilmore, Seymour, Broadford, Kinglake, Alexandra and Yea.

Co-location at schools and other service providers.

Cost?

Nil