Problem Gambling Treatment

Gambling can affect your money, relationships, work, family, and peace of mind. At Community Health Alliance and Sojourner Recovery Services, we offer private, respectful support for people who want to stop, reduce, or better understand their gambling.

You are not alone. Recovery is possible, and help is available.

Is Gambling Causing Problems In Your Life?

You may benefit from suupport if you are:

Betting more often or with more money than planned
Trying to win back previous losses
Hiding gambling from friends or family
Borrowing money or struggling with financial stress
Feeling guilt, anxiety, or stress after gambling
Having problems at work, school, home, or in relationships
Having trouble stopping, even when you want to

How We Can Help

Understand Your Gambling Habits

We help you recognize patterns, triggers, and behaviors connected to gambling so you can better understand how it affects your life and begin making healthier choices.

Learn Ways to Stop or Reduce Gambling

Our team works with you to develop practical strategies that help you reduce gambling behaviors or stop gambling altogether at a pace that supports your recovery goals.

Manage Stress, Urges, and Triggers

You will learn coping techniques to handle cravings, emotional stress, boredom, financial pressure, or situations that may increase the urge to gamble.

Build Healthier Coping Skills

We help you develop positive habits and healthier ways to deal with emotions, stress, and everyday challenges without turning to gambling.

Repair and Improve Relationships

Problem gambling can strain relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. We provide support to help rebuild trust, communication, and connection.

Connect With Community Resources

We can connect you with financial assistance, peer support, recovery groups, and other local resources that support long-term stability and wellness.

Create a Plan That Fits Your Needs and Goals

Every person’s situation is different. We work with you to create a personalized treatment and recovery plan based on your goals, strengths, and challenges.

Employment & Education Support

We help individuals overcome barriers to employment and schooling—offering support with training, applications, and confidence building along the way.

Forensic & Court-Based Services

TLC partners with local courts, jails, and community agencies to provide mental health support for individuals navigating the justice system, including jail-based services and discharge planning.

Co-occuring Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions

We offer integrated care through coordinated services between TLC and Sojourner, ensuring you receive support for both sides of your experience.

Targeted & Specialized Programs

We provide tailored care for people experiencing homelessness, those reentering the community after incarceration, and more. Whether your need is clinical, social, or practical—we meet you where you are.

Where is it offered?

Mental / Behavioral health services are available at multiple CHA locations, including:

Commerce (OTP)
TLC Base
Franklin
Rolling Hills
Dayton Street

For a complete list of locations, please visit our Locations page.

What We Offer

One-on-One Counseling

Meet privately with a counselor who can help you work through gambling-related challenges, develop coping strategies, and support your recovery journey.

Group Support

Connect with others who understand what you are experiencing in a supportive group setting focused on encouragement, accountability, and shared recovery.

Family Support

Gambling affects more than one person. We provide education, guidance, and support to help families heal and move forward together.

Skill Building and Coping Tools

Learn practical tools for managing stress, improving decision-making, handling finances, and responding to gambling urges in healthier ways.

Help Building Healthy Routines

We help you establish positive daily habits and routines that support emotional wellness, stability, and long-term recovery.

Connections to Local and Statewide Resources

Our team can help connect you with additional services and recovery resources that may support your mental health, financial wellness, housing, employment, or ongoing care.

Sleep Issues & Nightmares

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or managing disruptive dreams.
We’ll explore emotional, environmental, and physical causes—then work together toward better rest.

Feeling Overwhelmed or Stuck

A sense of being frozen, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted.
If you’re feeling this way, we’ll take time to listen and help you move forward—one step at a time.

Life Transitions & Major Changes

Stress from changes like divorce, job loss, relocation, or becoming a parent.
We’ll help you adapt, cope, and stay grounded through uncertain times.

Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns

Unhealthy thoughts or behaviors around eating or self-image.
If these concerns arise, we’ll support your healing with respect, compassion, and access to coordinated care.

Domestic Violence or Relationship Abuse

Experiencing control, fear, or harm in a relationship.
We’ll listen without judgment, prioritize your safety and confidentiality, and help connect you with the right supports.

Grief & Loss

Sadness or emptiness after losing someone or something important.
If you’re grieving, we’ll help you process at your own pace, in a way that feels authentic and safe.

Trauma & PTSD

Ongoing pain from past events that still affect you today.
Our trauma-informed providers will help you rebuild trust in yourself and others—with support that honors your pace.

Panic & Physical Symptoms of Stress

Racing heart, tight chest, or sudden feelings of dread.
We’ll explore both physical and emotional causes and offer calming tools that help you feel grounded and safe.

Relationship & Family Challenges

Conflict, distance, or confusion in key relationships.
We’ll help you explore communication patterns, boundaries, and tools for connection.

Smoking, Vaping & Nicotine Use

Wanting to quit tobacco or vaping but needing support to do so.
We’ll talk through motivation, withdrawal tools, and strategies that match your readiness.

Co-occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Conditions

Struggling with both mental illness and addiction.
We offer integrated care through coordinated services between TLC and Sojourner, ensuring you receive support for both sides of your experience.

Loneliness or Social Isolation

Feeling cut off from others or unsure where to turn.
We’ll help you reconnect—with peer support, group services, or just someone to listen.

Work, School, or Legal Stress

Our team can help you navigate barriers, build stability, and stay focused on what matters to you.

Substance Use and Recovery

Using substances in ways that feel harmful or hard to stop.
If substance use is present alongside mental health concerns, we’ll coordinate care with Sojourner and offer behavioral health support that addresses the whole picture.