Treatment - Gambling Services
Staff Info
Margie McCain, LMSW, LISW-IP, CACII-IP
Director of Treatment Services
200 Calhoun Street, P.O. Box 388
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Office: (803) 635-2335 Ext. 24
Fax: (803) 635-9695
Email: mmccain@fairfieldbhs.org
Program Overview
Many people are addicted to gambling. Gambling addiction is as pervasive and destructive as drugs and alcohol. Some individuals may find that they began to use drugs and alcohol due to the environment of gambling institutions, while others may begin a gambling problem while engaged in a drug or alcohol addiction. Still others may not develop any other addictive disorders. No matter how it happens, services that address the unique attributes of problem gambling or pathological gambling are important to one's recovery and well-being.
Program Details
FBHS provides assessment and treatment services tailored to each person. A gambling treatment group meets 1 time weekly. The professional counseling staff assists each member of the group to develop and implement a relapse prevention plan, thusly lowering the risks involved in gambling.
Criteria
This program is designed for adults who recognize that gambling has caused problems with interpersonal relationships and/or financial concerns and/or criminal behavior to support gambling activity. For adolescents who have a gambling problem, services are similarly provided by our youth services counseling team to address the unique qualities associated with youth gambling problems.
