West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership
West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership
Support for women experiencing gambling harms from GamCare's Women's Pathway
Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling
industry
Gambling-related harm can be very hidden and the signs, such as debt, depression and anxiety, may not immediately suggest that gambling is the cause.
Women make up over 80% of affected others who call the National Gambling Helpline,
and 20% of gamblers. The number of women with a gambling problem is rising at twice the rate of men.
and 20% of gamblers. The number of women with a gambling problem is rising at twice the rate of men.
However, we believe that fewer than 1% women affected by gambling related harm reach out for support. Women tell us this is because of stigma, shame and fear of statutory services involvement.
What GamCare's Women's Pathway can offer
FREE training for Professionals to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence to discuss and support individuals experiencing gambling related harm. Ensuring women get the right support at the right time.
Attending and presenting at networking events, team meetings, women’s groups. To keep gambling harms on the agenda and amplify women’s experience.
Direct engagement and support to women who might be at risk of experiencing gambling related harm. This includes our Way Forward group for women affected by someone else’s gambling. Our Way Forward Women only Affected others groups run online throughout the year, offering a space for women to support and learn from each other. For more information about the groups, please contact us using the email below.
Get Support From GamCare Women's pathway
For more information or to book Training please contact womens.pathway.training@gamcare.org.uk
To make a referral into Way Forward or for more information about direct support for women impacted by gambling please contact womenspathwaysupport@gamcare.org.uk
Website
www.gamcare.org.uk
National Gambling Helpline
0808 820 133
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The West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership is led by Groundwork NE & Cumbria with Together We and is funded with a grant received from the Cumbria Community Foundation through the Transforming West Cumbria Programme funded by Sellafield Ltd.
