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 ConnexOntario Health Services InformationOntario Problem Gambling Helpline |
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| Mailing Address | c/o Telephone office for address | |||
| Office Phone | 519-439-0174 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Helpline 1-888-230-3505 | |||
| Fax | 519-439-0455 | |||
| After Hours Phone | 1-888-230-3505 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 1-888-230-3505 | |||
| info_ref_services_opgh@connexontario.ca | ||||
| Website | www.problemgamblinghelpline.ca | |||
| Service Details | ||||
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | ConnexOntario Health Services Information ; OPGH | |||
| Accessibility | Not Applicable - telephone/internet/email service only | |||
| Located In Community | London | |||
| Description | The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information which also operates the Drug and Alcohol Helpline and the Mental Health Helpline. * The following services are available: * A province-wide, free, confirdential and anonymous service providing a single point of contact for all callers enquiring about gambling treatment resources in Ontario. Staff are to book initial appointments for callers with participating problem gambling treatment providers if desired. * Service is available to members of the general public including problem gamblers and their families, friends and co-workers, and to helping professionals working with problem gamblers * Researchers and system planners may also contact the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline for information and/or statistics * The service is provided in English or French, plus interpretation is available in more than 170 languages by telephone on request *Service is provided by toll-free telephone, email, or webchat | |||
| Hours | Helpline Mon-Sun 24 hours * Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Meetings | Board meetings six times a year | |||
| Areas Served | Ontario | |||
| Eligibility | Anyone seeking help or information regarding problem gambling | |||
| Application | none | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services - Interpretive Services - Interpretation is available in more than 170 languages | |||
| Print Material | Free pamphlets, posters, wallet cards, fridge magnets, lists of treatment providers/resources. Call office for an order form or see the website. | |||
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care | |||
| Established | 1997 | |||
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| Service Categories | Human Services Statistics ~ Gambling Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Gambling Issues | |||
| Subjects | Addictions ; Gambling ; Information and referral | |||
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