Gambling

Group support

The RCA Trust also provides group support for problem gamblers. This is used to provide a wider overview of gambling. Topics discussed include gambling and the media, stages of change, the dangers of gambling, goal setting and problem solving. Within the group setting individuals are able to gain peer-to-peer support, as well as socialise with other individuals who have experienced similar difficulties.

 

Homelessness

For gamblers who are threatened with homelessness or are homeless we have three supported accommodation flats. These are available to problem gamblers within the Renfrewshire area. Problem gamblers are supported to change and address their issues with gambling, with the goal being securing their own tenancy through rehabilitation.

 

Gamcare

Working in partnership with Gamcare, the leading national body in advice and provision of counselling to problem gamblers, the service is provided free of charge to service users and their families. Although based in Paisley, we have developed a network of counsellors based throughout Scotland who are Gamcare-trained to help you address your issues. If you, or any member of your family, is affected by problem gambler, feel free to contact us.

Gamcare Helpline – 0845 6000 133 www.gamcare.org.uk

 

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Gambling is an activity that is enjoyed by many of the population. However, within this population a small percentage will have problems with gambling. These may include financial difficulties, relationship difficulties, employment problems, criminal offences, suicidal thoughts, feelings of isolation and homelessness.

If you are experiencing any of the difficulties above or feel you are in need of some advice on your gambling behaviour then please contact us by phone or email us on gambling@rcatrust.org.uk

The RCA Trust takes a non-judgemental approach to gambling and aim to help you or your family through the issues associated with problem gambling.

 

We aim to help you:

• Stop or reduce the frequency of problem gambling.
• Identify triggers to gambling and develop the appropriate coping strategies to reduce the impact of gambling on your daily life.
• Address how your gambling started and how this has been maintained leading to problems developing.
• Identify and address any underlying issues to problem gambling.
• Provide help and support to address these issues so that a healthy lifestyle can be gained gambling free.

This is undertaken through the provision of one-to-one counselling in which the service user can talk about their issues with gambling in a safe and confidential environment with one of our trained counsellors.