Emotional wellbeing charity Just ‘B’ is offering a new service to help people and families affected by someone who gambles.
If someone close to you has a problem with gambling, we can give you the support you need, and help you to support them to reduce gambling harms.
We understand the shame and anxiety you may feel, and we can provide emotional as well as practical support.
Just ‘B’ Oasis is a confidential telephone helpline available to anyone living in North Yorkshire, available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm on 0300 303 4434*. This service is funded by GambleAware’s Community Resilience Fund.
Our trained counsellors are on hand to listen and support you with the emotional impact of living with someone who gambles. Our aim is to help individuals and families to go on to lead happier and healthier lives, reducing the effects of the harm and distress they experience.
Further one-to-one support for this service will follow over the next few months. People can self-refer to the service or can be signposted by other agencies such as GPs, health and social care professionals, and community and faith organisations.
*Call charges apply. Go to ofcom.org.uk for call charge guides and check with your mobile provider.
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For more information on Just ‘B’ and its services visit the website HERE
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179). Registered address Crimple House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8NA.
