In Nova Scotia, help for a problem with gambling is available
- free of charge and close to home;
- to anyone affected by gambling harm—not just to the person who gambles;
- confidentially and, in some cases, anonymously;
- individually, in groups, and through couple and family counselling;
- by telephone; and
- in some cases, through residential treatment programs.
Treatment Program for People Affected by Problem Gambling
This personal workbook from ProblemGambling.ca is a useful tool to help quit or reduce gambling behaviour.
This online resource from ProblemGambling.ca explains two standard treatment approaches used by therapists and counsellors in treatment facilities: brief solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
This webpage provides a list of problem gambling treatment programs in Canada, by province.
Established in 1996, the Problem Gambling Help Line is a confidential, dedicated, toll-free telephone service available to all Nova Scotians. The Help Line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
