What is Bettor Choice?
At Bettor Choice we offer counseling for adults (18+) who struggle with gambling as well as those affected by gambling (i.e., spouse, family members and significant others).
What Services Do We Offer?
We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling via telehealth and in person. Click here for more information about our current gambling recovery group.
Peer Counseling
The Bettor Choice Peer Counselor is a person with the life experience of problem gambling and recovery who can provide information, support and advocacy to people who are new to recovery or those who seek help managing the financial, legal, housing, employment or other consequences of their gambling.
Medication management as a treatment option, if necessary.
Ofrecemos servicios individuales, de pareja, y familias en español de manera virtual y en persona.
Contact Info
If you or a loved one has been affected by gambling, please call our local helpline at 860-823-3094, which is answered by the Bettor Choice Staff.
Hours
Morning, afternoon and evening appointments are available Monday through Friday.
Emergencies: 24-hour answering service.
Helpful Links
DHMAS Problem Gambling Services
State of CT’s Problem Gambling services department with links to resources and treatment network
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG)
A private non-profit organization for awareness and advocacy runs Problem Gambling Hotline
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Offers links to other states and resources
Gamblers Anonymous
A 12 Step Program for gamblers with a listing of meetings throughout Connecticut
Gam-Anon
A 12 Step Program for family members and other loved ones of problem gamblers with a listing of meetings throughout Connecticut
Free Online Chat
Monday through Friday from 5 pm – 12 am
Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm – 12 am
To start a free live chat, please visit ccpg.org then click on “Click to Chat” on the right-hand side of the page (or click the icon below to start a free live chat).
HELP IS AVAILABLE!
Newsletters
The Bettor Choice staff keeps you updated with quarterly newsletters.