Think Twice, Oregon

Treatment

There are approximately 27 providers throughout the state of Oregon providing FREE, state-funded, confidential gambling treatment to Oregon residents and their families or friends. All counselors are trained in gambling addiction and certified by the State of Oregon.

Outpatient treatment provides tools to stop gambling and the support to rebuild one’s life. Specific programs vary; however, most include:

• Assessment
• Individual treatment planning
• One-on-one counseling
• Group counseling
• Phone-based counseling
• Financial counseling
• Education regarding addiction, specifically gambling addiction
• Case management
• Aftercare planning
• Ongoing support

The Gambling Evaluation and Reduction Program (GEAR)

The Gambling Evaluation and Reduction Program (GEAR) is a confidential, educational, phone-based counseling program. GEAR is designed to help gamblers steer away from potentially harmful gambling patterns or stop gambling completely without going to a treatment center.

Oregon's GEAR program is designed for gamblers seeking change. It offers the tools and support to modify unwanted gambling patterns - without traveling to a counselor's office.

GEAR is the first home-based counseling program in the United States. It combines phone consultation with certified counselors, workbook exercises, and referral resources to give participants the tools and motivation to make good choices about if and how much to gamble.

Who Should Consider GEAR?

1. Anyone who thinks their gambling is getting out of hand.
2. Anyone who is looking for proven ways to change a potentially destructive pattern of gambling.
3. Anyone who isn't getting help for a gambling problem because there isn't a treatment center nearby, or because other circumstances are getting in the way of going to a local treatment center.

How to Sign up for GEAR

There is no charge for GEAR and it is easy to enroll. Simply call this toll-free numbers: 877-695-4648 (24-hour help line). A qualified counselor will talk to you about your gambling to determine if GEAR is right for you.

How to Get Help

The Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline has been in operation since 2001 and is currently taking approximately 5,000 calls a year. Trained professional staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to listen, educate, answer questions, and refer people to free confidential treatment services.

If you (or someone you know) are gambling too much, you can call the Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline and speak to a certified gambling counselor. All information shared is confidential and this service is FREE to Oregon residents. Call 1-877-MY-LIMIT or click on the button below to contact us online through Live Chat, IM or Email.