These resources are to be used in coordination with other mental health/substance use supportive services. Regarding people struggling with problem gambling, over 60% also have a personality “disorder”, over 49% also have a mood “disorder”, and over 41% also have an anxiety “disorder”. Over a third have alcohol use struggles, over half use nicotine, and about a quarter struggle with substance use.
Problem Gambling Self-Assessment/Recovery Planning tool workbook: https://gamblershelp.com.au/documents/130/gamblers-help-self-help-guide.pdf
Personal stories of people overcoming problem gambling: https://gamblershelp.com.au/learn-about-gambling/personal-stories/
Educational videos and personal stories about problem gambling: https://www.gam-anon.org/component/mtree/north-carolina?Itemid=228
E-Books about problem gambling: https://knowtheodds.org/resources/ebooks/
Child focused learning about problem gambling: http://dontbetyet.com/
In depth Financial Tool for Problem Gambling struggles: https://calpg.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Helping-the-Problem-Gambling-Client_REV.pdf
Problem Gambling Warmline: 1.800.552.4700
Sunrise Community 24/7 Warmline: 1.828.280.2554
Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org
Gam-Anon (Support for Family and loved ones of someone struggling): https://www.gam-anon.org/component/mtree/north-carolina?Itemid=228
GamTalk (24/7 Peer Support staffed online forum) www.gamtalk.org
NC Problem Gambling Program: 1.877.718.5543
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
For support and to connect with resources (to include those with co-occurring substance use and/or mental health struggles) visit Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness: www.sunriseinasheville.org or call 1.828.552.3858.