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Are You Worried About A Gambling Problem?
YMCA of Greater TorontoAre you or any of your friends spending more and more time playing cards for money or trying to win money through lotteries? Do you or your friends spend most of your money on gambling or on trying to win back money you lost? Have you or your friends tried to stop gambling but can't seem to succeed? If so, you or your friends may have a gambling problem.

The good news is we can help. The YMCA Youth Gambling 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.

  • Barrie: (705) 726-5572
  • Brantford: (519) 752-4568
  • Durham: (905) 837-2271
  • Guelph: (519) 821-3900
  • Hamilton/Burlington: (905) 317-4947
  • Kingston: (613) 546-2647 
  • London: (519) 645-7553
  • Niagara Region (St. Catherines):  (905) 684-3500
  • Niagara Region (Welland):  (905) 734-8562
  • Ottawa: (613) 237-1320 
  • Owen Sound: (519) 364-3163
  • Peterborough: (705) 748-9642
  • Sarnia: (519) 336-5950
  • Sault Ste. Marie: (705) 945-1600
  • Sudbury: (705) 688-7300
  • Timmins: (705) 360-4381
  • Toronto West: (905) 276-9322
  • Toronto East: (416) 609-0218
  • French GTA: (416) 504-9700
  • Windsor: (519) 256-7330

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

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

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