GamFam

GamFam is a registered charity (1191139) set up by those who have experienced first-hand the devastating effects that gambling can have on family and friends.

As a family, we had no-one to talk to. We had no idea where to go for support, nor that a gambling addiction was in fact, a recognised mental well-being disorder. Things could have been so different for our family, ‘if only we knew then, what we know now’. It is with this ‘lived experience’ we hope that your family will also be able to start recovering from the effects of gambling harms.

GamFam offer support through GRA5P – The GamFam Recovery and Support Programme.  GRA5P is a structured 5-stage self-help peer support programme, which was designed originally to support those affected by someone else’s gambling.  However, more recently and out of increasing demand, GamFam have now developed a programme to support those directly in recovery too.

Knowing that you are not alone and that you have the opportunity to share your experiences in a safe space, with no fear of judgement and with others who have real empathy and understanding makes Peer Support such a powerful tool to help you in your recovery.

Currently all of our meetings run remotely via Zoom which means we are able help and support more people in more locations without any natural barriers to location. Meetings are hosted by trained GamFam facilitators and usually have between 6 to 10 members, with the option of 1 to 1 Peer Support if required.

The GRA5P programme delivers a strong support network so that group members can start to understand the devastating impact that a gambling harms can have. It also offers guidance on how individuals, families and friends can help themselves, as well as practical suggestions for coping day-by-day, to improve well-being and to help work towards a more positive future.

Visit the website for more information and resources: https://gamfam.org.uk/

To contact GamFam, fill in the contact form at the bottom of the page: https://gamfam.org.uk/