Counselling and Support Servicesfor Problem Gambling
Get help!Problems
?Thomson R
oad
Thomson Road
Thomson Road
Thom
son
Road
E|R|P
Toa PayohRise Apartments
CaldecottMRT Station
(CC17)
AF
42
620A
Toa Payoh Rise Toa Payoh
Rise
Toa Payoh Wes
t
510/512
500
A
Slf Building
18A 553
551
535
15
Saint Joseph Institute(SJI) International
CHIJ Primary(Toa Payoh)
TowardsCaldecott MRT
TowardsNovena MRT
Ministry of Socialand Family Development
(MSF) Building
How to find us:
510 Thomson Road #05-01SLF Building Singapore 298135
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 6.00pm, Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm.(Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)
Tel: 6354 8154Email: [email protected] Website: www.ncpg.org.sg
Getting here by CARElectronic parking is available at SLF Building for cars and motorcycles
Getting here by BUSAlong Thomson Road Bus-stop 51049 in front of SLF Building Bus-stop 51041 opposite SLF Building Services 54, 130, 132, 141, 156, 162, 166, 167, 851, 980
Getting here by MRT
Novena Station (NS20): Take Exit A, transfer to bus service 54, 141, 162, 166, 167, 851, 980, opposite Novena Church (Thomson Road)
Caldecott Station (CC17): 6 mins walk from Exit B, along Thomson Road or transfer to any bus service opposite Mediacorp (Thomson Road)
24/7 NATIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE 1800-6-668-668
WebChat www.ncpg.org.sg/www.nams.sg
WHAT SUPPORT PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE?
These are some organisations that the problem gamblers and/or their family members can go to for counselling, group therapy programme or other support services.
1. Healthway Medical Group# - 6252 6266
2. The Resilienz Clinic# - 6397 7300
3. THK Centre for Family Harmony @ Circuit# - 6747 7514
4. Lakeside Family Services# - 6265 6522
5. National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) /
NAMS@Club HEAL# - 6-RECOVER (6732 6837)
6. Changi General Hospital (Department of Psychological Medicine) - 6850 3333
7. Adullam Life Counselling - 6659 7844
8. Blessed Grace Gamblers Recovery Centre - 8428 6377
9. MindCare (under AMKFSC Community Services) 6553 6643
10. One Hope Centre 6547 1011
11. Hougang Sheng Hong Family Service Centre 6289 5022
12. The Silver Lining Community Services Ltd - 6749 0400
13. WE CARE Community Services Ltd - 6547 5459
#Counselling is provided free of charge for all Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents who are affected by problem gambling or whose family is affected by the problem gambler.
We advise you to call the agency to arrange for an appointment.
For more information on available counselling services, visit www.ncpg.org.sg or call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1800-6-668-668.
All information will be kept confidential.
Available Help Services
SUPPORTPROGRAMMES
Get help!Problems?
IS SELF-HELP AVAILABLE?
Online Interactive Self-Help Workbook for Problem Gambling
Identify and understand your gambling behavior. Learn to manage the triggers and distorted beliefs. Access the online workbook, or refer someone who may have a gambling problem, by visiting this website:
http://www.nams.sg/workbook.aspx
WHAT OTHER HELP IS AVAILABLE?
Casino Exclusion and Visit Limit
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) offers Casino Exclusion and Visit Limit to those who wish to exclude themselves or limit their visits to the casinos. Individuals can apply for Casino Self-Exclusion or Voluntary Visit Limit to exclude or limit their visits to the casinos. Family members can also apply for a Family Exclusion Order or Family Visit Limit to exclude or limit their family members visits to the casinos.
Non-Casino Exclusion
NCPG also facilitates Non-casino Exclusion from a list of various gambling operators.
Please visit www.ncpg.org.sg for more details on the casino Exclusion and Visit Limit, and non-casino Exclusion.
WHY SHOULD I SPEAK TO A COUNSELLOR?
Problem gamblers are often unable to control or stop their gambling habit. If you suspect that you or a family member may have a gambling problem, seek help immediately.
HOW CAN COUNSELLING HELP ME?
Counselling is not just for the problem gambler. It is an important part of helping you and your family address problem gambling related issues. Counselling can be conducted individually or as a group.
Individual Counselling is tailored to you, and can cover areas such as money management, relapse prevention, stress management and repair of relations with family members.
Group Counselling provides a platform for gamblers and family members to give or receive support from their peers, and share experiences and ways to cope with problem gambling related issues.
Counsellors may refer you to other organisations for assistance on your other issues, e.g. legal advice or financial assistance.
Overcoming Problem Gambling
COUNSELLINGSESSIONS
SEEK HELP.CALL US SELF-HELP
OTHER HELPSERVICES
Understanding Problem Gambling
HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU?Problem gambling can lead to:
Financial problems e.g. debt and loss of employment
Relational problems e.g. divorce
Mental health problems e.g. depression and anxiety
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A PROBLEM? (TICK IF APPLICABLE )
Betting more than I can afford or more than intended
Repeatedly trying to win back losses
Lying about the extent of gambling and related problems
Missing work and family commitments due to gambling
Thinking about gambling all the time
Finding it difficult to control, stop, or cut down gambling, or feeling irritable when trying to do so
Having increased debt, unpaid bills, or other financial troubles because of gambling
If you have ticked one or more of the above situations, you may be at risk of developing problem gambling or are already addicted to gambling. We advise you to seek assistance immediately.
HOW DOES IT DEVELOP?
SOCIAL GAMBLING
Gambling for fun
Gambling within means
Able to stop gambling at any time
No harm caused to self and/or family
PROBLEM GAMBLING
Developed from social gambling
Loss of control over gambling
Preoccupied with gambling
Obsessed with recouping losses
Psychological and financial harm caused to self and/or family
