Problem Gambling Counseling
Is gambling no longer fun? Feeling stuck with sports betting, slots, or online games?
At Linn-Benton Problem Gambling Counseling, we offer personalized counseling to help you take control—whether you want to cut back, take a break, or quit altogether.
We start by listening. Together, we’ll explore your goals and challenges, then build a plan that works for you. Our approach goes beyond stopping gambling—we help you create a more satisfying life by:
- Discovering new hobbies and interests
- Managing stress in healthy ways
- Building lasting balance and well-being
Before you finish, you’ll leave with a personalized plan and connections to ongoing support. If you’re ready to make a change, we’re ready to help.
Services:
- Individual assessment and evaluation
- Individual, group, and family counseling by certified counselors
- Gambling education
- Family education about gambling addiction, relapse, and recovery
- Support to anyone affected by another person’s gambling (partner, spouse, children, friends, employer or other)
- Online consultation with GamFin financial counselors
- Psychiatric consultation available
- Services available in Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis
- Telehealth services available
- Bilingual services available (Spanish/English)
All problem gambling services are 100% confidential and free to Oregon residents. We also offer gaming evaluation and treatment.
What to Expect
You’ll start with one-on-one sessions with a trained problem gambling counselor to create a plan tailored to your needs. Along with individual counseling, you can choose to join supportive groups such as:
- Problem Gambling Group
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
- Grief and Loss
- Parenting Education
- Equine Therapy
- Tactics (Tools for Managing Challenges)
These options give you extra tools and community as you work toward your goals.
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