“I learned so much about my addiction. I never understood myself before, why I did some of the things I did. I never understood all this was part of the disease.”
- VK, Burnsville
(952) 926-2526
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The Gambling Clinic of Minnesota
Addiction to gambling can be frightening for a person and the person’s family. The Gambling Clinic of Minnesota is a place to find hope and healing.
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If you are concerned about your gambling or if you are concerned about a family member’s gambling, please call us. There is no cost for a consultation, and all information is confidential.
We believe:
- Gambling is a disease that responds to treatment.
- Dignity and respect are the beginning of treatment. Hope is possible when others support you.
- Recovery is about change and each person becoming empowered to develop their fullest potential.
- Recovery requires abstinence from gambling.
- Treatment is best when it is customized for every individual through assessment and personal planning.
Assessments
Treamtment begins with an assessment of your individual needs. Through an interview with an addictions therapist you can talk about your particular gambling pattern and your individual life concerns. Your therapist will then make recommendations for you. Please call for an appointment. Usually an assessment can be scheduled within a day of request.
Group Therapy
Through group therapy you find you are not alone with your addiction. Others have walked the same journey and are beginning the road to recovery. You will learn from each other. An experienced professional leads each group to provide education and variety of therapeutic approaches that help you understand and come to terms with your addiction. Groups meet twice per week.
Individual Therapy
Sometimes therapy goes beyond addiction therapy to other life problems. Depression or anxiety are often associated with this addiction. Your therapist is qualified to provide individual therapy or to make referrals when appropriate.
Family Therapy
The gambler’s family is often hurt or devastated and family trust is deeply injured. Family members need to deal with the effects gambling has had on them and their relationship to the gambler. Often family can be the most important source of support for the gambler’s recovery. A family member can see the therapist separately to talk about their individual concerns or together with the gambler.
NO ONE SHOULD AVOID TREATMENT DUE TO LACK OF MONEY
Some insurance programs will pay for gambling treatment. Our staff will help you determine if your insurance program covers gambling treatment. .
All Minnesota residents are eligible to enter the program regardless of ability to pay. If you have any questions, please ask our staff.
The Gambling Clinic of Minnesota and Club Recovery are participating providers in the Compulsive Gambling Treatment Services administered by the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division.
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