The Gambling Program at the Neighborhood Counseling Center

04/04/2025

“There’s no other addictive product that I can think of where a government sits back and says, ‘Okay, we’ll let the license holders of this addictive product encourage people and entice them to continue to use it more,’”

With online betting booming, some U.S. gamblers and lawmakers are pushing back against sportsbooks’ aggressive ‘loyalty’ programs.

10/18/2023

The Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions can be a helpful tool for someone questioning if their gambling behavior has become a problem.🟢 https://www.pacouncil.com/problem-gambling/do-i-have-a-gambling-problem/ 🟢

03/01/2023

CalGETS treatment is FREE, confidential, and available to the gambler and affected individuals (18+). Treatment options include:

Freedom from Problem Gambling, self-help workbook – available in over 20 languages, visit the OPG website for more information

Telephone Counseling – speak to a counselor from the privacy of your home

Outpatient Counseling – speak to a counselor in a one-on-one private setting

Group Counseling – participate in a group setting with gamblers and/or affected family members

Intensive Outpatient – participate in group and individual sessions with counselors 3 hours a day, 3X’s per week

Residential Care – 30-day rehab program

Accessing CalGETS is simple, call 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537) and connect with a live counselor, text the word “SUPPORT” to 53342, or chat online at 800gambler.chat.

11/30/2022

If you are wondering if your gambling is becoming a problem, this might help you decide.

Overindulging in betting can have various adverse consequences, including anxiety and depression, reduced work productivity and financial difficulties.

02/26/2021

It's hard to ask for help

Men get depressed, suffer anxiety, and battle suicidal thoughts and urges, yet are far less likely than women to seek therapy. While women are more likely to consult with a therapist, men often downplay their bouts of mental anguish, and often go to extreme lengths to avoid tending to their psycholo...

02/03/2021

Investing and speculating...not the same thing

Some fintech apps try to rein in addictive components to investing, but face their own problems.

01/02/2021

Mr Hopkins sharing a message after 45 years of sobriety

11/30/2020

11/29/2020

Just a reminder that during this difficult time, we are available anywhere in California for Teletherapy. 818 788-2738

10/25/2020

If coping with COVID-19 is making it harder to resist the urge to gamble, we want to remind you that you are not alone! Our helpline remains open 24/7 to provide support, treatment and hope to those in need. If you participated in online gambling this year, please take this two minute survey. This survey would help us greatly understand how we can better serve those who are dealing with problems gambling and their loved ones. https://bit.ly/3kYzzIS

10/05/2020

We aren't endorsing products here, but found this article useful.

Gambling addiction can have long-term effects on your family's finances. Here are ways you can protect yourself and repair the damage caused when a loved one has a gambling problem.