Problem Gambling - Treatment/Intervention Services
“Treatment” for problem gamblers consists of everything from a help-line crisis call, to structuring in an intense outpatient experience. It is important to allocate funds in a way that maximizes the range of effective treatment options. FCHS has experience in developing a wide array of options for treating problem gamblers and their families.
- Define the array of services possible for any given budget
- Develop a mutually beneficial relationship with area self-help groups
- Evaluate treatment techniques for effectiveness
- Publish a self-help manual specific to your geographic location
- Develop a detailed mail packet for clients who are not ready for treatment
- Use technology to facilitate distance treatment options
- Ensure that each client has a clear and measurable treatment plan
- Streamline services to eliminate duplication
- Design interventions specifically for loved ones of problem gamblers
- Review clinical records for quality assurance
- Design programs such as Intensive Out Patient Counseling and Weekend Intervention Services for clients with multiple relapses
