Gambling addiction recovery
Whether for entertainment, quick cash or to impress their friends, people in Stark County gamble for many different reasons. Sometimes they’ve had an early experience with a frequent gambler. Other times, financial necessity causes them to look for money anywhere they can. No matter how the gambling behaviors start, they often stem from a deeper issue that can be addressed through counseling and support.
Signs of gambling addiction
The following behaviors and addiction warning signs may help you determine when gambling has become a problem for you or someone you know:
- Borrows or steals money from friends and loved ones
- Brags about gambling participation and earnings
- Difficulty managing dates, schedules and deadlines
- Mood swings and changes in behavior
- Most interested in conversations about gambling
- Obsessed with scores and competitions
- Acquires new items of significant value
- Often misses work or school
- Participates in daily or weekly card games
- Uses gambling words such as “favorite” and “underdog” in everyday conversations
References
Questions to ask yourself
Are you concerned you may have a gambling problem? Visit pausebeforeyouplay.org//rate-your-risk/
Recovery & Support resources
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton, OH 44702
Visit gamblersanonymous.org/ to find meetings and support groups near you.
Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network
CommQuest Alliance
CommQuest Alliance Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and rape crisis Alliance Outpatient Site hours Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm Fri: 8am-1pm Walk-in Assessment Hours Mon: 12pm-1pm Tues: 11am-12pm Wed: 8:30am-9:30am Thurs: 12:30pm-1:30pm
1207 West State St.Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-8407
Phone: (330) 821-8407
Fax: (330) 821-8506
Fax: (330) 821-8506
Stark County Sexual Assault Hotline - to connect to Alliance Rape Crisis Program: (330) 452-1111
Stark County Sexual Assault Hotline - to connect to Alliance Rape Crisis Program: (330) 452-1111
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CommQuest Canton
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, detox, hot meals, social center
- CommQuest Outpatient - Building A 601 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 Building A Services - 330-453-8252 General Line - 330-455-0374 Payee - 330-453-4275 Education and employment services, school-based services, training, financial management assistance, Medication-Assisted Treatment, addiction and mental health counseling, Mom + Me program, drug screenings, and Family Support Group. Site hours Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-7pm, Fri: 7:30am-1pm Dosing: Mon-Fri 6am-7am & 8am-10am, Sat: 6am-7am OTP Clinic: Mon-Thurs 7am-3pm, Fri: 7am-1pm Urine Drug Screen: Mon-Thurs 6am-1:30pm, Fri 6am-12:30pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Mon: 8:30am-1:30pm, Tues: 8:30am-3:30pm, Wed: 9:30am-3:30pm, Thurs: 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri: 8:30am-9:30am Payee Center Hours Mondays & Wednesdays 9am-12pm Phone hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm
- CommQuest Outpatient - Building B 625 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 330-445-2677 Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and Supported Employment Program Site hours Mon: 8am-6pm, Tues: 8am-6pm, Wed: 8am-7pm, Thurs: 8am-6pm, Fri: 8am-1pm
- Deliverance House 1711 Spring Ave. NE Canton, Ohio 44714 330-454-6800 Adult female residential addiction treatment and continuous care (with children to age 5)
- Canton Friendship Center 2200 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 330-453-8776 Social center, hot meal program, and group skills instruction Site hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
- Samaritans Table 627 McKinley Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44703 330-454-8044 Hot meal service every Thursday 11am-1pm
CommQuest Massillon
Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program
- CommQuest Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Phone: 330-833-0234 130 1st St NW Massillon, OH 44647 Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday: 11:30am Wednesday: 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Site Hours Mon: 7am-5pm, Tues: 7am-6pm, Wed: 7am-5pm, Thurs: 7am-6pm, Fri: 8am-1pm
- CommQuest Family Living Center Housing for homeless families If looking to be placed at a shelter in Stark County, you must call the Homeless Hotline at 330-452-4363 Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646
- CommQuest Massillon Recovery Campus 1680 Nave Rd SE Massillon, Ohio 44646 Building A Withdrawal Management: 330-830-3393 Withdrawal management services and Medication-Assisted Treatment Site hours Around-the-clock care for those enrolled Walk-in Assessment Hours Mon-Fri: 7am-4:30pm Sat & Sun: 7am-2:30pm Wilson Hall: 330-830-8740 Wilson Hall male residential addiction treatment, and continuous care. Building B Driver Intervention Program: 330-834-1934
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health and Recovery Inc.
Provides outpatient psychiatric, counseling, and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults Mental health & illness, addictions, dual disorders, behavioral issues, trauma Therapy & Counseling Individual
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Couples/Marital Psychiatric Services Doctor (Psychiatrist)
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
LPNs Case Management Working with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as families in community/natural environments to improve symptom management, coping, and achievement of greater independence.
624 Market Ave. NCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 493-4553
Phone: (330) 493-4553
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Helpful links
Pause Before You Play
Find helpful resources for awareness, prevention and treatment of gambling disorder from The State of Ohio.
Change the Game Ohio
Get resources to help prevent and treat youth gambling for parents, teachers and children.
Gamblers Anonymous
Learn about local meetings and access helpful information for gamblers and their loved ones.
Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling
Helpful articles about how to stop gambling and regain control of your life.
Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO)
A network of support for those impacted by gambling through collaboration, education and research.