Compulsive Gambling Services

COMPULSIVE GAMBLING SERVICES

Over the past decade, the gaming industry has grown dramatically throughout the country. This growth has led to a concern about the effects of compulsive gambling and a search for new strategies to prevent and respond to the problem. BDA provides specific services to private and government organizations concerned with offering help to problem gamblers. Our 24 hour Help Lines, program consultation with government and industry, and identification and training of treatment professionals - have all contributed to an effective response to the concern of problem gambling.

Policy and Program Development
To design individual programs, BDA reviews regulatory requirements, identifies available treatment resources and training needs, and evaluates social service standards.

Gambling Help Line and Crisis Intervention Services
Our toll free, 24 hour Help Line, gives callers instant access to our expert, certified counselors who provide clinically appropriate referrals. Since each caller is unique, our counselors are trained for sensitivity to geographic, demographic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual needs.

Qualified Treatment Provider Network
BDA's extensive network gives individuals thousands of treatment resources, as well as information about self-help groups like Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon.

Training For Treatment Professionals
BDA's efforts include the identification and training of existing and potential providers for the assessment, referral and treatment of problem and compulsive gambling. Training curriculum is designed to increase treatment provider capabilities for both entry-level practitioners and experienced counselors.

Statistical Analysis
To help your organization in evaluating program results, reports are provided on program activity, Help Line utilization, demographic information and trends, geographic origin of calls, gaming preferences and frequency, and insight into specific issues of interest.

For more information on Compulsive Gambling Services, contact Marie Apke at 312.726.8620 or use the BDA Contact Form. Also see Contact Us for who to contact for other BDA services.

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