Community Resources
Establishing a safety net of people who are supportive is important when facing gambling related issues. Regardless if the gambling problem is new or not, a support system of family, friends, and community supports are essential in any persons life and will be unique to each individual.
There are different programs and support groups in the community that are able to help you if you are experiencing problematic gambling behaviour.
Helpful Resources
*Resources may vary in your area
Community Resources and Support Groups
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline (SPGH)
Gambling addiction help, support, and information. Free and confidential.
Call 1 800 306 6789
Text (12:30-17:30) 306 400 2785
Gamblers Anonymous
gamblersanonymoussaskatchewan.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem
Call 1 855 781 9522
Evive
Formerly called GamTalk, Evive is an online support platform offering education, community, digital tools, and personalized resources for all people struggling with gambling problems.
Software
GamBan
Take the first step in beating addiction and protect all of your devices from online gambling with Gamban.
BetBlocker
BetBlocker helps people reduce, restrict or stop their access to gambling websites and apps. Whether you’re looking to take a break from gambling, support your recovery, create additional safeguards, or help someone you care about, BetBlocker provides free tools designed to support healthier choices and reduce the risk of gambling-related harm.
AlchemistOne.
AlchemistOne helps you explore what lies beneath addiction, anxiety, and depression. Rediscover your relationship with thought itself, and start to move beyond labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ that can keep us stuck in unhelpful patterns.
Casino Resources
GameSense
One of the most used features of GameSense is the voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) program.
The self exclusion program is a resource to help gamblers who want to take an extended break from gambling in a casino. Gamblers who register for a VSE in Saskatchewan will be banned from all casinos in the province. A person can choose the length of their VSE ranging from 6 months up to 5 years.
VSE programs may go by different names depending on the platform or casino, but some common names are Game Break, Time Out, or Opt-Out.
If you are on-site, reach out to the customer service staff or other staff members to assist in obtaining a VSE. Alternatively, call the number associated with your casino to start the VSE process.
When you are at a Saskatchewan casino, you will always find a GameSense booth inside the venue. GameSense will provide information about how games work.
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has 7 casinos throughout the province:
- Bear Claw Casino (Carlyle)
- Painted Hand Casino (Yorkton)
- Living Sky Casino (Swift Current)
- Dakota Dunes (Whitecap FN)
- Northern Lights Casino (Prince Albert)
- Gold Eagle Casino (North Battleford)
- Gold Horse Casino (Lloydminster)
Call 306 477 7545 to find out more information on how a VSE with the SIGA Casinos can help you.
Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw
Call 306 787 2122 to find out more information on how a VSE can help you.
Mental Health
Suicide Crisis Helpline
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Call 988
Text 988
Sask Healthline
A confidential, 24-hour health and mental health and addictions advice, education and support telephone line available to the people of Saskatchewan.
Call 811
211 Saskatchewan
Connect to community resources anywhere in Saskatchewan.
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national, 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Feel Out Loud.
Call 1 800 668 6868
Text 686868
Hope For Wellness Helpline
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1 855 242 3310
Chat online via website
Talking Stick App
Whether you’re going through a difficult time or in need of a safe place to feel heard, Talking Stick is an anonymous destination for Indigenous youth and adults to receive emotional comfort and support, 24/7.
Embracing Life App
The Embracing Life Initiative is a call for action to reduce suicide by sharing the strengths of northern communities and working together through healthy life promotion, suicide prevention, intervention, and post-vention.
Other Available Resources
University of Saskatchewan Student Wellness Centre
Individual Counselling and SMART Recovery Meetings
The University of Saskatchewan has Harm Reduction Counsellors to support students in reducing risk associated with substance use and/or process addictions including Gambling & Gaming.
SMART Recovery – a science-informed self-empowering recovery program that helps individuals overcome challenges related to substance use and/or addictive behaviors. Offered weekly on campus.
Call 306-966-5768
Email sw*******@***sk.ca
Credit Counselling Society
Free Credit Counselling, Bankruptcy & Debt Consolidation Advice in Canada.
Call 1-888-527-8999
Whats App
Online Chat via website