The provincial government of Nova Scotia has redirected funding from the Gambling Support Network to other programs provided by the Office of Addictions and Mental Health. As a result, the helpline for problem gambling now directs callers to Nova Scotia Health for services and support.
, provided counselling through live chat and online forums moderated by clinicians and took on the existing problem gambling helpline, which was available to people 24-7.
That’s because the provincial government recently diverted the funding for the Gambling Support Network to other programs provided by the Office of Addictions and Mental Health. “This is just as important for Nova Scotians looking for help for problem gambling as for any other mental health and addictions issue. That’s why we’re making this change.”That move, however, raised a lot of red flags for a Halifax-based counsellor who specializes in treating people addicted to gambling.
the provincial mental health and addictions crisis line , available 24-7 for anyone experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis or someone concerned about them.
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