ConnexOntario Health Services Information Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
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Notices
Public Bulletin	The public can call call 519-439-0174 for address information.
Description & Services
Areas Served	Ontario
Description	A province-wide, free, confidential and anonymous service providing a single point of contact for Ontarians inquiring about gambling treatment. Trained and certified staff provide listening and support; information and referral to problem gambling treatment resources in Ontario; crisis support; and brief assessment of gambling problems in order to make the best referral to an appropriate treatment resource. Assistance is provided via toll-free telephone, email, and webchat. Operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information which also operates the Drug and Alcohol Helpline and the Mental Health Helpline.
Supplementary Description	The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline is operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information which also operates the Drug and Alcohol Helpline and the Mental Health Helpline.
Hours	Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Helplines Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Eligibility	All, problem gamblers, family members, friends, co-workers, professionals working with problem gamblers, students, researchers, governments, and the general public.
Languages	English ; French ; Telephone Interpretation in 170 languages on request.
Application	None
Fees	None
Contact Information
Located In Community	London
Office Phone	519-439-0174
Toll Free Phone	1-888-230-3505
Crisis Phone	1-888-230-3505
After Hours Phone	1-888-230-3505
Fax	519-439-0455
E-Mail	info_ref_services_opgh@connexontario.ca
Website	www.problemgamblinghelpline.ca
Primary Contact	B Davey, Executive Director; Email: administration@connexontario.ca
Primary Executive	M McLelland, Chair, Board of Directors
Accessibility	Not Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Print Material	Pamphlets, posters, wallet cards, magnets, lists of services. Phone 519-439-0174 for an order form or see website.
Established	Jul 1997
Elections	Annual
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Subjects
Subjects	Addictions ; Gambling ; Information and referral
Broader Terms	Disorders ; Games ; Health ; Recreation ; Recreational activities