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GAMBLING TREATMENT PROGRAM

220 Bagley Avenue
Suite 1200
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Reaching out to problem gamblers and their families

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Gambling Treatment Program is to provide comprehensive treatment services to compulsive gamblers and their families. The philosophy of consumer care is based upon consumer participation and decision making.

The Michigan Department of Community Health funds the Gambling Treatment Program. It is a statewide program for compulsive gamblers and their families. Through this program, consumers needing assistance with problem and/or compulsive gambling can receive a referral to a trained treatment provider.

SERVICES

The treatment program involves consumers and their families in a psycho-educational and therapeutic process. The program objectives and services are:

  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Treatment: Individual, Group, and family
  • Individualized treatment approaches
  • Education regarding the psycho-social effects of problem gambling
  • Promotion of positive life change and personal growth
  • Services provided by clinicians trained in the area of problem gambling
  • Referrals to services required to address consumer need
  • Specialized trainings for treatment providers

A Speakers Bureau is also available through the program. Through the Speakers Bureau information and education about problem gambling can be provided to the community.

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