For family and friends
If you’re worried about how gambling makes you feel, you’re not alone. Our range of advice can help you better understand how gambling might be affecting you and what you can do to look after yourself.
Our Core Initiatives
Empowering change for a brighter tomorrow
Community
Outreach
GamblePause actively engages with local communities to raise awareness about gambling addiction and its impact. This includes collaborating with community organizations, schools, and local businesses to conduct workshops, seminars, and public awareness campaigns. The website provides information on local support groups, community resources, and events related to gambling addiction. By fostering strong community partnerships, GamblePause aims to create a supportive and informed community that understands and addresses the challenges of gambling addiction.
Youth
Education
Recognizing the importance of early prevention, GamblePause focuses on educating young people about the risks of gambling addiction. This includes developing age-appropriate educational materials, such as interactive games, videos, and lesson plans, for schools and youth organizations. The website provides resources for teachers, parents, and youth leaders on how to discuss gambling with young people and promote healthy decision-making regarding gambling. By educating young people about the dangers of gambling, GamblePause aims to prevent the development of gambling problems in the future.
Family
Support
Gambling addiction often impacts not only the individual struggling but also their families and loved ones. GamblePause recognizes this and provides crucial support for families. This includes resources like information on how to understand and address the impact of gambling addiction on family dynamics, communication strategies for families, and support groups specifically for family members of individuals with gambling problems.
Workplace Wellness
GamblePause aims to address gambling addiction within the workplace. This includes providing resources for employers on recognizing and addressing gambling issues among employees, developing policies that support responsible gambling, and offering employee assistance programs (EAPs) that include support for gambling addiction. By addressing gambling issues in the workplace, GamblePause promotes a healthier and more supportive work environment for all employees.
