We know that online gambling can bring hours of entertainment and fun, but what if that gambling starts to be a problem? In Ontario, help for problem gambling is only a phone call, text or online chat away with Connex Ontario.
Connex Ontario is a free, confidential resource for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol or mental health. Connex can provide contact information for services and support; offer strategies to help people meet their goals; and provide basic information about gambling, drugs, alcohol or mental health problems.
Players who feel they may have a gambling problem can take a self-assessment quiz on the Connex Ontario website, as well as access resources to help them break their gambling habit, take a break from gambling, get motivation from others’ stories and get their gambling debt under control.
Connex Ontario is non-judgmental and services are available 24/7 by phone (1-866-531-2600), online chat, text or email. For more information or to contact Connex Ontario go to www.connexontario.ca.
