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See current Ontario data on gambling-related harm, plus how professionals can screen for risk during life transitions and refer clients to support.
Learn how major life changes can affect gambling habits, signs to watch for and where to find problem gambling support in Ontario.
See what Ontario research shows about post-crisis suicide risk and learn how professionals can build safety plans and referrals that hold up.
Problem gambling is gambling behaviour that causes harm to a person’s finances, health, relationships, work, school, or daily life. A person does not need to gamble every day, lose a certain amount of money, or receive a formal diagnosis for their gambling to be a problem. Support may be helpful whenever gambling becomes difficult to control or begins affecting important parts of life.
Learn the specific warning signs of suicide risk, who is most affected in Canada, and how to find mental health and crisis support in Ontario.
Talking to someone about problem gambling can feel difficult. You may worry about starting an argument, saying the wrong thing, or pushing the person away. This guide explains how to recognize possible signs of gambling harm, prepare for a calm conversation, choose helpful words, set financial boundaries, and offer support.
This guide helps healthcare providers, social workers, outreach teams, educators, shelter staff, and other professionals discuss substance use in ways
International Overdose Awareness Day is held every August 31. It is a time to remember people lost to overdose, support
Back-to-school transitions can affect a young person’s mental health, attendance, relationships, and learning. This guide helps educators, healthcare providers, social
Back-to-school anxiety can affect children, teens, and caregivers. This guide explains how to spot signs of anxiety, prepare for the
5,320 Ontario mental health, addictions and gambling support services can be found in our database. And we’re constantly updating them. You can browse for yourself, for a friend, or for a patient in your care. Or you can connect with us and we’ll do the searching for you. We cover all Ontario, so we can help find the right support services for you, near you.
We connect Ontarians with the support services they need to help with mental health, addictions and problem gambling. We run 24/7 365 days of the year. And we offer call support in multiple languages (over 130 last year). Our job is to listen, support you, and help you find the supports you’re looking for.
Not ready to talk? That’s ok, we’ve got lots of tools that can help you on your way. You’ll find screening tools and questionnaires on topics ranging from Anger to Anxiety, Eating Disorders to Addiction. And you can read through our extensive Blog collection covering Mental Health, Addictions and Problem Gambling.
