Do you think you have a problem with gambling?

He called the problem gambling helpline (he knew the number by heart because he saw it every day in the casino) and made an appointment with a gambling treatment professional. He was diagnosed with a moderate gambling disorder and began a treatment plan that consisted of weekly individual therapy, weekly couples therapy, three-times a week. Gambling disorder is a behavioral addiction diagnosis introduced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth edition (DSM-5). This was the first formal recognition of behavioral addiction in the psychiatry text, which is considered the 'gold standard' in the field of mental health.

It’s estimated that 15% of all Americans gamble at least once on a weekly basis.¹ Although gambling is socially acceptable in most parts of the United States, gambling addiction has recently been classified as a disorder.²

If you or a loved one feels like gambling is negatively affecting your personal life, work performance and other activities once enjoyed, ABHC can help. We are proud to offer a program that addresses the unique needs of individuals with gambling addiction. Learn more about the signs of gambling addiction, how it’s different from other addictions and what to expect from the ABHC problem gambling disorder program.

If you think you or a loved one has a problem with gambling, please call us at 800.858.6702 for an assessment.

Signs of problem gambling disorder

The feelings experienced by an individual with a gambling problem can mirror what is felt when an individual has substance use issues—and it can be detrimental to their well-being. Have you or a loved one ever felt these emotions or experienced these symptoms when gambling?

• Loss of control
• Denial
• Depression
• Tolerance
• Blackouts
• Escape
• Brain effects comparable to being on meth or cocaine

Why gambling is different from other addictions

How is problem gambling disorder different from substance use disorder? For one, it can be easier to hide. Individuals don’t necessarily overdose from this addiction or ingest it like a drug. Yet problem gambling disorder can lead to huge financial problems that can weigh heavily on individuals. The stress of losing it all—sometimes within days—and the lack of available resources to get help for a gambling addiction makes suicide rates among this population very high compared to those with other addictions.

Problem gambling disorder assessment and treatment at ABHC

If the information above feels familiar, ABHC is here for you or your loved one. The journey to getting helps starts with a problem gambling disorder evaluation. We can do this in person or through our convenient Online Telehealth service so you don’t have to leave the comfort of home.

After you or your loved one has been assessed for problem gambling disorder, we’ll recommend the appropriate treatment plan. We offer intensive outpatient treatment, either in-person or via Online Telehealth, in a support group setting or on an individual basis. For individuals in need of in-patient care or hospitalization for a gambling addiction, we can refer them to a reputable organization that offers such services. Please ask us about our multiple funding and payment options.

Call 800.858.6702 to schedule a problem gambling disorder evaluation.

Sources:

1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (section 312.31).

State Funded Problem Gambling Treatment Provider Network

Problem gambling treatment in Indiana is provided via State funded outpatient and residential services. Treatment provider staff will interview you and assess your problem. Based on this, a decision will be made as to the treatment level that you need. A treatment plan addressing the gamblers needs will also be developed by you and your counselor. If you can be treated in an outpatient program, regular office visits will follow. If you need residential treatment, it is usually 30 days or less.

Providers listed below may have multiple service locations. Call the provider closest to your primary residence and inquire about alternative treatment sites if applicable. When making an appointment, specifically state that you are seeking Problem Gambling Treatment. You can also call 1-800-9-WITH IT to find a treatment provider nearest to you. If you have issues accessing problem gambling treatment services, please call or email:

Larry Long

Program Director – Gambling Treatment & Older Adult Initiatives
Division of Mental Health & Addiction
Indiana Family & Social Service Administration
402 W. Washington St., Room W353
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-7891
John.Long@fssa.IN.gov

Amethyst House

645 North Walnut St.
Bloomington, IN 47402
PO Box 11
Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 336-3570
Web Page: www.amethysthouse.org

CMHC Lawrenceburg

285 Bielby Road
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
(812) 532-3400
Web Page: www.cmhcinc.org

Counseling for Change, Inc.

1133 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 491-2615
Web Page: www.counselingforchangeinc.com

Creative Counseling

Gambling Disorder Treatment Plan

550 E. Jefferson St., Suite 101
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-0515
Web Page: www.serenityandcreativecounseling.com

EmberWood Center

Mental Health America of Indiana
1431 North Delaware
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 536-7100
Web Page: http://emberwoodcenter.org/

ER Counseling, LLC

54 W. Broadway Street, Suite 6
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(812) 345-0499
Web Page: www.therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/ER+Counseling_Shelbyville_Indiana_74840

Four County Counseling Center

1015 Michigan Avenue
Logansport, Indiana 46947
(574) 722-5151
Web Page: www.fourcounty.org

Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc

505 North Wabash Avenue
Marion, Indiana 46952
(765) 662-3971
Web Page: www.cornerstone.org

LaPorte County Comprehensive Mental Health

Swanson Center
7224 West, 400 North
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-4621
(800) 982-7123
Web Page: www.swansoncenter.org

Indy – South Office
8150 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(855) HELP-LRC
(317) 887-3290

Indy – West Office
3607 W. 16th Street
Suite B-3
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(855) HELP-LRC
(317) 887-3290

Indy – North Office
8727 Commerce Park Place
Suite L
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(855) HELP-LRC
(317) 887-3290

Indy – Northeast Office
4455 McCoy Street
Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(855) HELP-LRC
(317) 887-3290

LifeSpring Health Systems

1060 Sharon Drive
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
(812) 280-2080
Web Page: www.lifespringhealthsystems.org

Life Treatment Centers

1402 South Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
(574) 233-5433
Web Page: www.lifetreatmentcenters.org

Elkhart Campus
2600 Oakland Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 533-1234
(800) 282-0809

South Bend Campus
415 East Madison Street
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 533-1234
(800) 282-0809

Otis R. Bowen Center

Gambling Disorder Treatment Plan Template

850 N. Harrison St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 267-7169
Web Page: www.bowencenter.org

Progress House, Inc.

Gambling Disorder Treatment Plan Examples

201 Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 637-9816
Web Page: www.progresshouse.org

Stark Center
3903 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(800) 398-7050

Strawhun Center
8555 Taft Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(800) 398-7050

Gambling Disorder Treatment Plan Goals And Objectives

Salvation Army Harbor Light Center

2400 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
(317) 972-1450
Web Page: www.corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/harborlight

Serenity Counseling

Gambling Disorder Treatment Plan Guidelines

432 S. Emerson St., Suite 100
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 883-4749
Web Page: www.serenityandcreativecounseling.com