Problem Gambling Screening, Assessment & Treatment

Do you know anyone who may struggle with gambling?  It’s more common than many think.  Problem Gambling often goes under the radar until an individual’s mental health begins to show significant impact as a result.

Group Therapy Session

110,00 adult Massachusetts residents are experiencing problem gambling and approximately 440,000 adult Massachusetts residents are at risk of experiencing problem gambling.*1  

49% of respondents with gambling-related problems reported receiving mental health treatment but none reported receiving treatment for gambling problems. *2

RVCC has Certified Problem Gambling Therapists and Recovery Staff ready to support the pathway to healing and recovery.  Therapeutic groups will be an additional intervention offered during treatment to support peer connection, education and skill building/practice.  For more information on Problem Gambling and immediate support please contact the MA Gambling Helpline. 

For specialized treatment for Problem Gambling including Screening, Assessment & Treatment:

CONTACT CENTRAL INTAKE and request Substance Use Program Services and ask for Problem Gambling support.  

 

*1 Volberg, R. A., Williams, R. J., Stanek, E. J., Houpt, K. A., Zorn, M., Rodriguez-Monguio, R. (2017). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Massachusetts: Results of a Baseline Population Survey. Amherst, MA: School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

*2 Kessler, R. C., Hwang, I., LaBrie, R., Petukhova, M., Sampson, N. A., Winters, K. C., & Shaffer, H. J. (2008). DSM-IV pathological gambling in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Psychological medicine, 38(9), 1351–1360.