GEORGIA GAMBLING HELP
The Georgia Council on Problem Gambling is an IRS registered 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization. Gambling help is available through the Georgia Council on Problem Gambling. We are the State of Georgia gambling help leaders on anything related to resources, public awareness, advocacy, education, research consulting, licensed counselor and social work CEU ethics and other clinical training. We are proud to be the only entity with experience delivering Georgia gambling help services, helping gamblers stop gambling, and proven success in connecting callers throughout the state with resources to help Georgia families recover from gambling addiction.
SHARE YOUR STORY
If the Council, Gamblers Anonymous or other entity has helped you stop gambling or you continue to struggle with a gambling addiction, please click here to share your story anonymously. It will appear on the sliding carousel “Wisdom From Recovering Gamblers” on the bottom left of each page.
GEORGIA GAMBLING RESOURCE AND STATS EXPERTS
Don’t know any problem gamblers? It is likely you do. Problem Gambling is devastating our families and burdening the State’s healthcare, criminal and civil justice systems–an estimated 380,000 problem gamblers and $336 million dollars per year in economic costs (Georgia State University publication, 2010 Fact Sheet).
A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS
Problem gambling is a public health crisis in Georgia. The suicide rate for gambling addiction is higher than any other addiction. As one of the 37 State Affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling, we are attacking this problem for Georgia.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
To provide leadership in reducing the social and economic costs of problem gambling through a continuum of advocacy, public awareness, education and evidence-based treatment programs.
Vision Statement
To ensure every Georgia citizen who wants to stop gambling has streamlined access to a cost effective and progressive system of care.
Our mission is to ensure that every Georgia citizen who wants to stop gambling can get the help and treatment they need. At the Council’s urging, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has signed an executive order proclaiming March Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Join our emotional commitment. Roll up your sleeves and volunteer. GCPG is the Voice for Relevant, Breaking Info on the Social Impact of Gambling. Georgia Gambling Helpline call 988 or 404-985-6785. Bilingual -24/7.
