The Gambling Help Service provides free and confidential help to problem gamblers and their families.
Our counsellors and community educators are qualified professionals who offer:
- Caring counselling and support for gamblers, their partners, families and friends
- Telephone counselling and support
- Information and awareness raising for community groups, gaming venues, service providers and schools
Professionalism
At Centacare, each counsellor has a tertiary qualification in the social sciences field with relevant practical experience.
Counsellors are ethically bound to refer clients whose issues are outside their area of expertise or where the issues do not fit within the guidelines of our service.
Session Times
Sessions time range depending on your specific needs. Please discuss with your counsellor or at time of making an appointment.
Confidentiality
Counselling is confidential within the limits of legal and professional boundaries. This can be clarified with your counsellor if you are unsure as to what this means for you.
Fees
This program is funded by the Department of Communities and there is no fee for accessing this service.
Making an appointment
You do not need a referral to use our service. Please phone (07) 4772 9000 Townsville or (07) 4743 4449 Mount Isa between the hours of 9am - 5pm weekdays for more information or to make an appointment
Townsville Gambling Help Brochure