The good news is we can help. The Youth Gambling Awareness Program is a free service designed to help youth between the ages of 8 and 24 identify and deal with potentially addictive behaviours like gambling. Working directly with you, your parents, your teachers, or other health professionals, we provide:

• Prevention and education programs to help reduce the potential harm associated with youth gambling
• Community awareness sessions, including presentations to schools and youth organizations
• Information that will help you weigh the costs and benefits of gambling
• Decision-making and coping strategies that will help you remain a responsible member of the community
• Referral to gambling treatment services

At the YMCA, we offer non-judgmental environment and remain neutral to gambling. However, if you or your friends' behaviours around gambling are starting to cause a problem, it's important to seek help early. Contact us if you are concerned about your gambling habits or speak to your teachers about organizing an information session at your school.

Contact us
We've got resources right where you need them. The Youth Outreach worker at your local YMCA can help. Just pick up the phone.

Youth Gambling Awareness Program Toll Free Directory
1-877-525-5515 ext. 4039

Ontario Problem Gambling Help Line
1-888-230-3505