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Hamilton. Public Health Services

Clinical and Preventive Services Division, Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services, Problem Gambling Program
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Record #: HAM5852 Last Modified: 28 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 28 Mar 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
Cooper Building
21 Hunter St E, 3rd Floor
Hamilton, ON L8N 1M2
 
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Major IntersectionJames St S and Main St E
Office Phone905-546-3606 Option 4
Fax905-546-3608
Crisis PhoneProblem Gambling Hotline: 24 HR Crisis Line: 1-888-230-3505
E-Mailadgs@hamilton.ca
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/adgs
Primary ContactSusan Boyd, Manager; Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 2888; Email: susan.boyd@hamilton.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)City of Hamilton; Bets Off
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThe Problem Gambling Program provides information, assessment, referral and treatment services. The team will meet with people and help them decide what services are right for them. Individual and group counselling is available. Help is also available to significant others of problem gamblers. Services are free and confidential. Available in English or French. The Program can also provide public awareness and education about responsible and problem gambling upon request. 
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-12 noon; 1:30 pm-4:30 pm; Wed 9 am-7 pm (Limited evening services)
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 12 year(s) and up
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; English ; French (translator available)
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Established1996
Indexing
Service CategoriesGambling Addiction Prevention Programs ; Gambling Counselling/Treatment ; Group Counselling ~ Compulsive Gambling ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Families/Friends of Compulsive Gamblers ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Gambling Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Gambling Issues
SubjectsAddictions ; Drug addiction ; Gambling ; Municipal government ; Public health