Resources & Help

Youth Gambling

Gambling is a popular form of entertainment for many people. However, for a small number of people, it can become an addiction, an illness known as problem/pathological gambling. Problem gambling is not just limited to adults. Increasing numbers of young people engage in gambling activities with their peers and through the use of the Internet. When young people develop a problem with gambling, they are often found to differ from their non-gambling peers, in that they are more likely to smoke, use drugs and alcohol, do poorly in school, commit crimes, have problems with family and have problems with depression and other mental health problems.

The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery offers this list of symptoms of youth problem gambling.
• Unexplained need for money
• Money or possessions missing from home
• Unexplained charges on credit card bills
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Missing school or classes
• Frequent anxiety depression or mood swings
• Dropping of outside activities and interests
• Excessive watching of TV spots
• Undue upset at the outcome of a sports match
• Late night calls
• Sudden drop in grades
• Interest in sports teams with no previous allegiance
• Calling 900 numbers for sports scores and point spreads
• Displays of unexplained wealth

PROBLEM GAMBLING
IS TREATABLE

For more information call:

DCGP Helpline at
1-888-850-8888

The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems

Wilmington:
1-302-655-3261

Rehoboth:
1-302-226-5041

Source:
KIDS COUNT in Delaware
FAMILIES COUNT in Delaware
Fact Book 2008

Resources

The Arch

A 12-Step Study Group for Problem Gamblers
Starting February 27, 2008

Wednesday: 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
905-B N. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901

Facilitated by Hector G. Garcia
Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor
For more information call:
(302) 655-3261 or (302) 270-8826

For Additional Information And Help:

Gambling 24-hour Helpline: (888) 850-8888
Contact Delaware: (302) 761-9100
Delaware Council On Gambling Problems: (302) 655-3261
Mobile Crisis Unit (800) 354-6785 Or (800) 652-2929
Delaware Helpline (800) 464-4357
Gamblers Anonymous International - (213) 386-8789
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
Women Helping Women
http://www.femalegamblers.org/
The National Council on Problem Gambling
(202) 547-9204
ncpg@ncpgambling.org

Meetings

Grace Episcopal Church

4900 Concord Pike
Wilmington, De
Monday: 7:00 – 8:00 P.m. Closed Discussion
Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00 P.m. Closed Discussion
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 A.m. Closed Discussion

St. Joseph Catholic Church

1012 N. French Street
Wilmington, De 19801 Tuesday: 7:00 P.m. – 8:30 P.m. Step Meeting
Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 P.m. GAM-ANON

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church

1700 Limestone Road
(Stanton)
Wilmington, De
Wednesday: 7:30 – 9:30 P.m. Closed Discussion
Wednesday: 7:30 – 9:30 P.m. GAM-ANON MEETING

Westminster House

292 W. Main Street (Route 273)
Newark, De 19711

Bay Health Medical Center

(used to be Kent General)
560 S. Govenors Avenue
Dover, De 19901
Friday: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Closed Discussion
Location: Main hospital, private dining room 3, main door, go to basement

Friday: 7:30 p.m.. – 8:30 p.m. GAM-ANON
Location: Go in visitor's entrance, take far north elevator to basement

Atlantic Club

Route 50
Ocean City, Maryland
Thursday 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Closed Discussion
Directions From DE: Route 113N to 589 east, make a left on Rt. 50. The
Atlantic Club is 1 ½ miles on left; three miles from beginning of bridge, on the right.

St. Martha’ Episcopal Church

Pennsylvania Avenue and Maplewood
Monday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Closed Discussion

Women's Problem Gambling Support Group

Mondays at 7:00 P.M.
Newark Senior Center
200 White Chapel Drive
Newark, DE 19713
Facilitated by: Maria deMartinez, Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor
For more information, call: (302) 655-3261

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