About the Program

A seven week, fully virtual enhanced outpatient program (EOP).

We know that there is no “one size fits all” approach to overcoming a gambling addiction.

A combination of peer-based support, structured group work with a gambling-specific curriculum and individual counseling are the keys to building the foundation to a gambling-free lifestyle.

Our focus is to foster strong connections among each client who enters treatment and to nurture a commitment to the well-being of others in the group. Sessions are limited to eight participants and are “closed”– meaning that we work with the same individuals through the duration of the seven week program. After treatment completion, we offer a weekly aftercare group at no-cost with others who share the objective of successfully overcoming gambling addiction.

What to Expect

Week 1

Screening / Assessment and Treatment Planning

Gathering as much information about current gambling behavior, evaluating contributing factors to arrive at correct diagnosis and creating a realistic and practical plan according to the client’s specific needs.

Weeks 2-8

The WGT Program

Combining six hours of weekly group therapy and a single hour of individual counseling with a trained gambling addiction specialist, group sessions take place virtually during the after-work hours,
scheduled on weekday evenings. Our topic areas include the following:

  • Financial literacy
  • Coping with gambling urges and cravings
  • Healthy relationship with money
  • Communication skills / setting boundaries
  • Rebuilding trust and relationships

Weeks 9+

The Alumni Program

In partnership with the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP) we offer ongoing recovery support for life for each client who has completed WGT. To date, over 70 percent of clients have either participated in this weekly meeting or maintained connection with WGT staff for individual counseling. We believe that this continued engagement with peers and staff is one of the key components to our program success.

I needed assistance and I feel extremely fortunate to have found some unbelievable help and someone that really understood me and the gambling industry as a whole. I'm appreciative that WGT didn't put me into a cookie cutter bucket of "everybody has to do it this exact way on their recovery". But they really allowed me to find solutions that worked for me. I can't be more appreciative of our time working together and continuing our time together. I wouldn't be where I am today without it.
WGT Client

For More Information

Email or call Dan Field dan@westsidegambling.com or (213) 359-7722

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