Gambling Addiction Counselling Services

Q: HOW CAN THIS SERVICE HELP A PERSON WITH A GAMBLING PROBLEM?
A: Primarily, this service can be of emotional support to the person with a gambling problem and his/her family. Through addiction counseling, the service tries to assist the client move out of the vicious cycle of gambling. Furthermore, the service can help the individual make concrete and practical plans that will help him/her sort out his/her life. For instance, the client can be assisted in learning how to manage his/her finances, how to look for secure employment, if needed, and how to have secure and adequate housing. In addition, the Gambling Service works in close liaison with the usury lawyer, at Caritas. The Gambling Service can arrange appointments for clients to meet with this lawyer, as well as with bank mangers, who will in turn help the client sort out the financial problems.

Q: CAN THE GAMBLING SERVICE HELP IN PAYING OFF CREDITORS/LOAN SHARKS?
A: Sedqa does not give or lend any money to its clients. However, it will assist the individual in making an appointment with the usury lawyer at Caritas and with various bank managers, who will in turn, assist the individual in his/her financial problems.

Q: CAN THE GAMBLING SERVICE ASSIST THE FAMILY OF THE PERSON WHO HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM?
A: Yes, the Gambling Service offers help to the next-of-kin as well. Meetings can be held either at the family's home or at the offices of the agency, depending on the needs and wishes of the family concerned.