Gambling Help WA is a Centrecare counselling service for people affected by harmful gambling, as well as their partners and families.

For many people gambling is a form of recreation. However, for some, the time and money spent on gambling can affect many aspects of their life including relationships with family and friends.

Talking to someone who can provide support, and assistance can be an important step in regaining a sense of control over your decisions in relation to gambling.

Do you:

• think you might have a gambling problem;

• argue with family over money and your gambling;

• feel depressed, anxious, guilty or stressed as a result of your gambling;

• find it difficult or impossible to stop gambling;

• find your gambling is affecting your close relationships, finances, work or educational performance;

• hide your gambling from people close to you;

• need to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement;

• borrow money or sell something to gamble;

• regularly gamble beyond what you can afford; and/or

• re-invest your winnings and chase your losses?