Getting Help for Problem Gambling

Problem Gambling Outreach Programs For Help with Problem Gambling call 1-800-589-9966
Problem Gambling Treatment: The Ohio Lottery Commission Funds the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) who in turn contracts the following agencies to provide outpatient treatment of problem gambling.
Health Recovery Services 244 West State St. Athens, Ohio 45701 Toll Free: 866-614-9588 Phone: 740-589-3680 Fax: 740-594-3727	Central Community Health Board Drug Services Program 3020 Vernon Place Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-559-2056
Recovery Resources 3950 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 216-431-4131 www.recovery-resources.org	Substance Abuse Services 832 Adams Street Toledo, OH 43624 419-243-7274
Meridian Services 527 North Meridian Road Youngstown, OH 44509 330-797-0070
For information on services in other areas for problem gamblers, call the Problem Gamblers Helpline at 800-589-9966. Training for Counselors and Professionals: Training for counselors and other professionals is offered by the Ohio Council on Problem Gambling, with funding from the Ohio Lottery Commission. Professionals in Ohio who work with problem gamblers and their families may attend these sessions. For information, contact Barbara Pavichevich at the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) at (614) 644-9102 or Pavichevich@ada.ohio.gov. Speakers: Speakers are available to address your group or organization on problem and youth gambling. To schedule, or request further information, please e-mail the Ohio Lottery at speakersbureau@olc.state.oh.us, or call 216-774-5685. Brochures and Information on Problem Gambling: Information on problem gambling and brochures are available at no cost from the Ohio Lottery. Call 216-774-5685. You can also go to the Download Literature link at the top of this web page to download problem gambling literature and posters.