Gambling Addictions Support

Amity provides specialised services relating to alcohol, other drugs and gambling. Amity’s counselling service is for people and/or their family and friends.

We understand that people use alcohol, drugs and gambling for a variety of reasons and that these behaviours can have both benefits and harms.

We also understand repeated behaviours may become habits and these habits may in turn become a strategy to cope which is not useful.

From this view, our team aims to understand each person’s unique experience and situation and our qualified counsellors provide non-judgmental, professional and confidential counselling sessions.

Amity works in the gambling area focusing on providing projects and services based on evidence to reduce harms relating to gambling. The range of projects and services enables Amity to work with people, families and communities across the Territory.

24hr Gambling Helpline – 1800 858 858

Problem Gambing Financial Counselling is a free,voluntary and confidential service for people with an establihsed or emerging gambling problem. We sort out presenting financial issues and debts,negotiate agreements with gambling venues,help people access therapuetic supports and plan for their future. Impacted family members can also be assisted to protect family assetts.

You can contact Gambler’s Help for free and confidential support.

To talk to someone about your gambling, call:

• Gambler’s Help line: 1800 858 858
• Gambler’s Help Youthline: 1800 262 376.

These lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Darwin Sobering Up Shelter provides overnight accommodation to homeless and displaced people (18 and over) who are under the influence of alcohol and other drugs and are at risk of harm. NT Police and Larrakia Night Patrol bring people to the Sobering Up Shelter from the greater Darwin and Palmerston areas. Shelter staff then assist clients with referrals to services that can help them to improve their health and wellbeing. Engagement is sensitive and culturally respectful to ensure clients feel safe at all times. For withdrawal/detox enquires please phone Stringybark Top End Health Service 8944 8288

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