Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services

Treatment Programs for Problem Gambling
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Record #: OCR0572 Last Modified: 13 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 27 Jul 2012
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X5
 
Google Map
IntersectionParkdale Ave and Scott St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingLimited free parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone613-724-4881
Fax613-724-4873
E-mailgambling@rideauwood.org
Websitewww.rideauwood.org
Description and Services
HoursMon-Thu 10 am-5 pm * Program evenings
DatesYear-round
DescriptionSupport for persons who are affected by gambling addiction and their family members 
 
Gambling Treatment Program: weekly structured group * individual assessment * focus on dealing with beliefs and feelings and changing behaviour * offered in three phases * aftercare provided 
 
Gambling Family Member Program: information * individual and group counselling * couple consultation * focus is on fast response to crisis and emotional distress
Waiting ListNo waiting list; clients are seen within one week.
EligibilityAdult gamblers, teen gamblers, family members of gamblers
ApplicationSelf-referrals accepted, followed by telephone intake procedure
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedEastern Ontario
Contact Information
Primary ContactJane Aston, Coordinator Problem Gambling Program; Phone: 613-724-4881 ext 217
Primary ExecutiveR. Paul Welsh, Executive Director
Subjects
SubjectsAddictions ; Adults ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Family support ; Free services ; Gambling ; Nonprofit organizations ; Young adults ; Youth
Service Categories - Blue BookHealth
Broader TermsAdults ; Age groups ; Disorders ; Games ; Health ; Organizations ; Recreation ; Recreational activities ; Reduced cost services