Gamblers Anonymous 

Mandate:

Gamblers anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other such that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The main purpose is to help compulsive gamblers stop gambling. 

Target Population:

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. 

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

• Gamblers Anonymous offers a 12 Step Program 
• Weekly meetings (St. John’s Metro): 
  • 8:00pm (Mondays and Thursdays), Canon Wood Hall, Military Road. 

Recovery Centre 

• 222 Lemarchant Road (temporary location), St. John’s, NL A1C 2H7 
• The Recovery Center is operated by Eastern Health and is located St. John’s. 
• It is open to men and women over the age of 16 who are experiencing symptoms of alcohol and other drug withdrawal or who need assistance with a gambling problem. 
• Admission to the centre can be through self-referral or through hospital emergency units, health professionals and community agencies (i.e.: RNC). 
• The centre is able to provide contact information for Gamblers Anonymous contacts within the province.