Gambling Services

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Highlights

Research shows that gambling often occurs with substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Caron’s gambling services ensure that patients receive holistic, comprehensive treatment to strengthen their recovery and create a solid foundation for resilient and rewarding lives. By treating gambling as a disorder, not a moral fault, clinicians help patients deal with their urges and thoughts in a healthy way, rather than acting on them. 

Services Details

Gambling Services at Caron's Pennsylvania Campus

Treatment for gambling disorder complements substance use disorder treatment, with specialized programming and support. Our services include:

  • Clinicians certified in problematic gambling through the Pennsylvania Certification Board
  • Psychoeducational group therapy focusing on understanding how gambling impacts the brain, the role technology plays, managing urges to cope, and building a support system through Gamblers Anonymous
  • Process group providing a safe space for talking about treatment, successes, struggles, and issues as they arise
  • Weekly 12-step group
  • Additional treatment and support with a clinician trained in gambling treatment at Caron’s outpatient treatment center in Wyomissing
  • Continuing care recommendations for support in patients’ home communities

Expert, experienced clinicians offer dedicated support.

Dr. Heather Hafer

Dr. Heather Hafer, Ph.D., MS, CAADC, CCS, CCPG

Clinical Supervisor, Young Adult Program, Pennsylvania Campus

Pennsylvania
Faith Hughes

Faith Hughes, MPH, CAADC, CCPG

Behavioral Health Therapist

Pennsylvania
Eric Webber

Eric Webber, MA, CADC, CSAT/CMAT, CCS, CCPG

Legal Professionals Program Coordinator and Senior Behavioral Health Therapist

Pennsylvania
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