Gambling Resources
Gambling and Poverty Hub | This website provides information on the intersections between problem gambling, poverty, and homelessness. It has resources for service providers and the public and highlights some of the research from the Justice & Equity Lab. Information is also provided on about the newly-launched self-management app. https://gamblingandpoverty.ca/ |
ConnexOntario  | ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling. Toll free: 1-866-531-2600 http://www.connexontario.ca/ |
Gambler’s Anonymous Toronto  | Regular group meetings for men and women who desire to stop gambling. GamAnon is mutual aid and support for spouses, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers. Toll Free: 1-855-222-5542 https://www.gatoronto.ca/ |
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto  | Live answer service 24/7. Responders are available to chat and text regarding all issues related to distress, crisis, and suicidal thoughts, prevention and intervention. 416-408-4357 Live chat: https://www.dcogt.com/ |
GOOD2TALK  | Good2Talk provides free, confidential and anonymous services for post-secondary students experiencing problems with mental health, substance use or well-being. Toll free: 1-866-925-5454 https://good2talk.ca/ |
Kids Help Phone  | Live answer service 24/7. Confidential support over chat, call or text for young people in Canada regarding all issues related to mental health, substance use or well-being. Toll free: 1-800-668-6868 https://kidshelpphone.ca/ |
Distress and Crisis Ontario  | Administrative support that collects Ontario-wide information on distress and crisis centers and puts that in one convenient spot for support across the province. Find a Distress Centre near you: https://www.dcontario.org/ |
Responsible Gambling Council  | Find Gambling Help for Canadians: https://www.responsiblegambling.org/for-the-public/problem-gambling-help/help-for-canadians/ |
J&E Lab 