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Surry Hills, 2010
The Financial and Gambling Counselling Service provides free financial and gambling counselling for people experiencing gambling problems in Sydney's inner city.
Contact us
- Address
- 19 Denham Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
- Phone number
- 0295097140
- Fax
- 0297180007
While many people gamble for entertainment, a large number of Australians develop gambling habits that impact negatively on themselves, their families and their communities.
Some of the difficulties that come with gambling at problematic levels include:
- Having no money for bills, food or rent
- Health problems, such as stress, depression, loss of sleep and anxiety
- Being at a high risk of losing family, friends, your house or job.
Common reasons people gamble to such lengths include:
- To make quick money
- To relax or get away from life’s stresses or problems
- To fill in time when there’s nothing else to do.
Whatever the reason behind your problem gambling, the longer you continue, the harder it will be to stop. So act now. Call us today to book your first appointment and start taking control of your gambling.
Who we assist
We assist people experiencing gambling problems or experiencing financial problems.
Referral process
This service can be access by self-referrals and be referrals by other agencies.
Financial and Gambling Counselling Service location
Services nearby
- Charles Chambers Court, Aged Care (CCC)Housing & homelessnessSurry Hills, NSWLess than 1 km away
- The Shopfront Youth Legal CentreJustice & correctionsDarlinghurst, NSW1 km away
- Mission Australia Housing - VictoriaHousing & homelessnessSydney, NSW1 km away
- Mission Australia Housing - CamperdownHousing & homelessnessSydney, NSW1 km away
- Inner City Sydney Homelessness Service (Youth)Housing & homelessnessKings Cross, NSW1 km away
There is recreational gambling, and there is problem gambling. Would you know the difference?
COVID-19 UPDATE
Our Counselling & Family Services are still operating, providing counselling appointments via phone, Zoom or Skype. Please call our team for an appointment: 1300 130 225
Someone who experiences problem gambling spends more time and money than they can afford, always believing they will make up their losses if they continue to gamble. They become preoccupied with gambling above all; feeling desperate, depressed and isolated.
High schoolers, men and women are now active customers of the gaming and racing industry as they consume this new form of entertainment – online gaming, sports betting, a day at the races and poker machines in pubs and clubs.
The accessibility and availability of gambling as entertainment has reached new highs; it’s pervasive and the entertaining nature makes you feel like a winner.
You can be out for dinner with friends and have no idea they’re placing bets and gambling on their mobile phone.
Once you’re caught up in problem gambling, physical and emotional health suffers, relationships breakdown and work or study are all impacted. Mental health becomes a serious issue.
Counselling for problem gamblers
Our Gambling Help service provides free counselling and treatment for problem gamblers and their families who are experiencing social, financial and emotional difficulties. We aim to provide positive lifestyle choices for people who are experiencing the effects of problem gambling.
We ensure that people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Homeless and Disadvantaged and Deaf communities are welcomed and have access to our service.
We also provide referrals for support services including mental health, legal, housing, and employment and training services.
Counselling for family and friends
We work with the family and friends of people experiencing problem gambling to support them by providing information and understanding as to how they can support their loved one, as well as effective strategies for their own self-care.
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Free Gambling Counselling Sydney Nova Scotia
Our Gambling Help service provides free financial counselling for people experiencing financial problems due to the their gambling, including managing their financial crisis, budgeting and moving towards financial stability.
I was so scared because if this didn’t work, nothing would. This was my last hope, coming to a service and talking to a stranger about my gambling. But after attending, and understanding what was happening to me, I’m finding a way out and a whole new meaning to my life. – Peter*
Our Locations
Bondi Junction & East Sydney (Darlinghurst)
Bondi Junction
East Sydney
Eventually, No One Wins
At BaptistCare Counselling & Family Services Gambling Help, we meet people whose problem gambling has them feeling desperate. They carry shame and guilt. Some of the clients we see are experiencing homelessness and their problem gambling is another layer of complexity they live with.
Our professional and qualified counsellors come alongside people and work with them to change their gambling behaviours and make positive lifestyle choices, through evidence-based and best practice counselling and treatment.
This free and confidential counselling service, funded by the NSW Government Responsible Gambling Fund, also supports families and loved ones impacted by problem gambling, as well as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Homeless and Disadvantaged and Deaf communities.
Because we care, we also provide additional support to our clients including financial counselling, referrals and assistance with housing, legal and court issues, employment and training, as well as mental health support.
We want to invite people to make healthy choices in their lives, finding a way out of problem gambling so they can reconnect with their life and relationships. We believe in them.
Our Gambling Help Locations
Bondi Junction & East Sydney
Email
SKalnins@baptistcare.org.au
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