Gambling Anonymous Hotline

Welcome to KYCPG.Org The official website of the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. (KYCPG) On this website, visitors may learn about gambling addiction, determine whether they or someone they know may have a gambling problem, and obtain referral information to counselors or Gamblers Anonymous.

Gamblers Anonymous Hotline

Florida

The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is committed to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling. The FCCG provides services and support to residents in need of assistance, as well as to professionals and others servicing this population. Since 2000, The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia has helped over 15,000 problem gamblers and their loved ones! Our accredited helpline is answered by experts 24/7. We will help determine if you or your loved one has symptoms of a gambling problem. If treatment is needed, we'll refer you to one of over 70 statewide therapists. What people are saying about Gambling Help Online 'Quicker, easier, immediate, felt comfortable. Convenient as I have a computer.' - Anonymous 'I wanted to put an end to my online gambling habit. I felt more comfortable chatting to someone online, rather than on the phone.' - Anonymous 'I've found this service to be really helpful.'

If gambling is causing a problem in your life we encourage you to ask questions, gather information and conduct research on the type of help that is most appropriate for your situation. This information is intended to be a starting point—it is not a complete list of information or services.

FIND HELP IN YOUR STATE NOW, including counseling, treatment, self-help and support groups:

National Problem Gambling Helpline

Call: 1-800-522-4700
Text: 1-800-522-4700
Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat

and

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling

P.O. Box 2309
Sanford, FL 32772
Tel: 407.865.6200
Fax: 407.865.6103
Email: fccg@gamblinghelp.org
Website: www.gamblinghelp.org
Helpline: 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848)
Text: 321-978-0555 (24/7)
Live Chat: www.gamblinghelp.org (24/7)

OTHER STATE RESOURCES

• Florida Department of Health is responsible for general health and/or addiction services in this state, and may also have information on problem gambling.

• For the fact sheet on gambling and problem gambling in Florida, click here.

Self Help Resources

• Gamblers Anonymous (www.gamblersanonymous.org)
Is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

• Gam-Anon (www.gam-anon.org)
Is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.

• GamTalk (www.gamtalk.org)
Is a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum.

SCREENING TOOLS

Please visit our Screening Tools page to access three problem gambling assessment tools. It is important to note that these screens are not a diagnosis and DO NOT replace a face-to-face evaluation with a trained clinical professional.

• The Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS). A 3-item survey designed to help people decide on their own whether to seek a formal evaluation of their gambling behavior.

• DSM-5 Addictive Gambling Criteria. The American Psychiatric Association guidelines used for the medical diagnosis of addictive gambling.

• NORC Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Problems. This simple self test will help you to evaluate your gambling behavior. Just answer 10 questions adapted from the DSM IV criteria.

OTHER TREATMENT RESOURCES

• Certified Gambling Counselor Directory

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• Treatment Facility List

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

In addition to the resources listed above, there are many additional resources for problem gamblers throughout the National Council on Problem Gambling site.

Gambling Anonymous Hotline

• Resources page pulls together information and links about our State Affiliates, U.S. and international resources, awareness promotion, state problem gambling services, financial issues, and much more.

Gamblers Anonymous Hotline California

• Celebrate & Inspire – In order to get beyond the statistics and provide a more personal and individual picture of this issue, this section features the stories of individuals who have been affected by problem gambling, including problem gamblers and their family members, friends, colleagues and employers; treatment providers; advocates; and any others.