BETTER CHANGE
Gordon Moody – at the forefront of gambling addiction treatment
This month, Better Change hand over their column to Rob Mabbett, Director of External Engagement at Gordon Moody.
I 24 DECEMBER 2022
n 1971, Gordon Moody was founded as a hostel for men left homeless and destitute as a result of their gambling.
Today, with more than 50 years on the frontline, thousands of people seeking help with their gambling addiction have taken their fi rst steps to reclaiming and
rebuilding their lives through Gordon Moody’s unique offer of long term residential and short stay retreat programmes. Driven by a passion to help those most severely affected,
Gordon Moody supports those for whom an all-consuming compulsion to gamble at any cost has left them with nowhere else to turn. For those whose gambling has led to diffi culties affecting employment, family relationships, fi nances, mental and physical health as well as their overall quality of life – Gordon Moody is there to support them. Gambling addiction does not just impact the individual either – it is estimated that
for every addictive gambler six to ten other family members, friends and colleagues are also directly affected, leading to a signifi cant negative impact on the wider society. Dealing with gambling addiction is daunting and providing a safe
space is key to start the journey to recovery as well as staying with people from the fi rst point of contact. Signposting to other services where wider support is needed, we actively refer and coordinate care plans, creating pathways into treatment and post treatment. Collaboration and innovation are key to what we do, working with the right partners helps to support our vision that those most affected by gambling-related harm will have access to the right help, in the right place, at the right time, and to ensure that as many people as possible can reclaim and rebuild their lives. Unique women’s residential treatment centre Women face unique issues around gambling. There was a 54%
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