Aquarius have asked us to share information on the support that they offer around alcohol, drugs and gambling support. Feel free to share as appropriate (please address any enquiries to Aquarius, link below).
Please see below the services and support that we can offer.
Aquarius is a Midlands based charity with over 40 years’ experience supporting individuals, families, organisations, and communities to overcome the physical, emotional, and psychological harms caused by gambling. The Gambling Treatment team covers all of the West midlands, West Mercia, Staffordshire & Stoke.
Aquarius offers gambling support in your area to both local clients and concerned others aged 18+. This can be face to face or virtual over 6 to 12 sessions according to the client’s needs. Gambling problems share many similarities with other addictions, as you know. However, there are usually no visible signs or physical changes to directly indicate a problem.
Aquarius can help you address issues that the people you work with by
Offering train to your staff to ask questions around gambling with single gambling question.
We have an online referral form that professionals can use, for a quick and efficient referral route, as well as collaborative working to give the client holistic support.
Attend events to raise awareness of gambling.
Provide training to staff members to increase their knowledge/confidence around gambling
Please feel free to contact us regards any training/talks/events or if you have any questions. We would also be happy for you to share what we do with any professional connected supporting people around debt, mental health and criminal justice.
