Problem Gambling
Our Problem Gambling, Gaming, and Tech Use (PGGTU) program is intended for anyone who wants to quit or make changes to their gambling, gaming, or technology use.
Through individual and group counselling the Pinewood team takes a personalized approach based on how willing and open a person is to change. We can also offer support to loved ones and are available to provide community education.
Has your gambling become a concern or worry?
- Are you continually thinking of gambling?
- Do you find you need to gamble with increasing amounts of money?
- Do you borrow money to gamble, from any source (e.g. Credit cards)?
- Are you restless or irritable when you cannot gamble?
- Do you gamble to relieve unpleasant emotions or escape problems?
- Do you chase your losses to win back money you could not afford to lose?
- Do you hide your gambling from family or friends?
- Are you having problems with your relationships, job, education, or career because of your gambling?
If you answered YES to any of these questions please call us to learn how we can help.
Contact - Central Connect
Health-care providers and patients can:
- Call: 905-440-7534 (or toll-free at 1-833-392-7363)
- Fax: 905-440-7560
- Email: CentralConnectMHA@lh.ca
- Use the patient self referral form.
- Use the health care provider e-referral form.