Hi Everyone,
We’re very excited to introduce you to our new GamCare Online Peer Supporters!
These fantastic volunteers will spend time offering support on our online platforms, and we really appreciate having them. They all have lived experience of gambling harms and are looking to support others by sharing their experiences and providing safe spaces for discussion.
Would you be interested in volunteering as a GamCare Online Peer Supporter? Take a look here: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/about-us/join-us-as-a-peer-supporter/
All the best,
Lulu
Online Peer Support Team
Good afternoon Gamcare Forum. Really happy to introduce myself as one of the new Online Peer Supporters.
I have a huge amount of lived experience of gambling harm and am really looking forward to giving back some support as Gamcare was an amazing lifeline for me in times gone by! Will be back online later to give some encouragement to those that have also taken that important first step to reach out.
Patsy Online Peer Supporter
Hi GamCare Forum,
I would like to introduce myself as one of the new volunteer Peer Supporters and will be working within the forum, chatrooms and our new email support service.
I have my own lived experience of gambling harms, both directly and indirectly. I gambled destructively for around 10 years of my life throughout my late teens and 20's. This really affected my mental health and wellbeing, before seeking help and gaining recovery.
GamCare is a fantastic service with a wide range of tips, tools, resources and services to access for those affected by gambling harms.
I look forward to engaging with you all in the near future and offering the best help that I possibly can.
Be kind to yourself and always remember, no matter how bad things are or how overwhelmed you feel, please keep going because - RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE
Thanks
Cabe - Online Peer Supporter
Welcome to the forum and organisation peer support workers! It is a pleasure to have you working alongside us and bringing your valued lived experience with you to help support our beloved community.
Wishing you all the success in your roles and time with Gamcare supporting us in the amazing work we continuously strive to deliver to those affected by gambling related harms.
Best regards,
Shane
Forum Admin
Hello thanks for the help and for helping us all
Hello, glad to see you and thanks for helping all of us!
Hello, im new here. Really after some help. I need to get my life pre-gambling back before i lose it. Im so close to losing everything. My gambling isnt daily its more episodes that last a few days/a week, but im in a lot of debt. Gambling is bought on by stress and my mental health, i lose, i chase my lost, get in debt, mental health suffers more its a vicious circle. This is the second time i have got myself in this situation where its effecting everything, my debt is too big to control. My partner doesnt know and clearly let me know that next time there would be no coming back. Im lost and feel out of control. I joined gamstop but managed to join non-uk sites. Initially i was betting money i have then my credit cards…
@0s4o1pz7e8 Good evening
Just seen your post on this thread.
Sorry that you are experiencing gambling harm again. I do hear from your words though that you have been at this stage before so I do feel that there is always hope therefore.
Supported my son through 9 years of gambling harm. Looking at recovery single handed without support is hard. Find a friend or relative to help if you can to support and listen
Gamcare offer 24/7 helpline to be listened to you through your journey. The community are here to help you.
Patsy
We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also contact us for free on 0808 80 20 133. If you would like to find out more about the service before you start, including information on confidentiality, please click below. Call recordings and chat transcripts are saved for 28 days for quality assurance.
