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Support for gambling
We find that people who come to us for alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling, may also have concerns around gambling, with up to 1-in-3 affected.
Often gambling harms are overlooked or downplayed by the person affected and those around them, but when gambling and substance use happen together it can make recovery much harder. People with both concerns are more likely to leave treatment early, relapse, and experience increased impulsivity, suicidality and severe mental health concerns.*
Adding focused gambling support to an AOD counselling plan makes a real difference, improves outcomes and helps people stay on track for longer.
Gambling Intervention Program (GIP)
The Queensland funded program Is delivered to clients who are already engaged with our alcohol and drug services. It runs in-person across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Rockhampton, with virtual options available for people outside those regions.
Cost
The Gambling Intervention Program is free, delivered by Lives Lived Well with funding from the Queensland Government Department of Justice.
Want to know more?
Ask your Lives Lived Well counsellor about checking for the hidden impacts of gambling, they can connect you with a specialist gambling intervention counsellor. Or call us on 1300 727 957. You can also read our FAQs for more info about all our services.
Immediate help
If someone is in crisis or needs support right now, contact the National Gambling Helpline 24/7 on 1800 858 858.
