People who experience gambling harms can impact everyone in their lives. The emotional and financial fallouts for loved ones can be devastating.
Call Someone Who Gets It
You can talk through your own, or someone else’s gambling with a qualified gambling counselor. They will listen and help you explore your choices. They can also connect you with resources when you’re ready.
Free and confidential for Oregon residents.
Oregon Problem Gambling Resource
1-877-MY-LIMIT (877-695-4648) 24/7 support
1-844-888-2537 Español
Or text 503-713-6000 | 8am-9pm, Monday-Friday
Warning Signs
- Thoughts of gambling disrupt your routine
- You rely on others to help you with money problems caused by gambling
- It takes more money to feel the same excitement
- It becomes hard to manage, even if you want to stop
- You gamble to escape problems or difficult emotions
- You regularly gamble to earn back money you've lost
- You hide gambling harms from friends and family
- It causes issues at work, school or at home
- You steal or borrow money to keep gambling
Family and Friends
To help someone deal with gambling harms, you must also help yourself. This means taking steps to protect yourself and family as much as you can from the negative consequences of problem gambling.
The more you can do this, the easier it is to create positive change.
- Keep track of all money spent and owed.
- Safeguard your bank accounts and other assets. If possible, only let them access money for daily necessities until things improve.
- Don't rescue someone by paying off debts. This only enables them to continue their behavior.
- Seek professional help for financial advice, counseling and support.