Local Distress/ Emergency Contacts
- Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604-951-8855, www.options.bc.ca/fraser-health-crisis-line
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868, http://kidshelpphone.ca or send the word ‘text’ to 686868
- Crisis Centre: 1-800 -Suicide or 1-800-784-2433, https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/
- Fraser Health Emergency Numbers for Mental Health & Substance Use concerns: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/mental-health-and-substance-use/emergency-help-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-concerns#.XoAqwi8THmo
- Health Link BC: just dial 8-1-1, https://www.healthlinkbc.ca
- 211 – Community Information & Referral Services, just dial 2-1-1, http://www.unitedway.ca/how-we-help/211-2/
- Gambling Support BC Line 1-888-795-6111, www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
- Mental Health and Substance Use Information, Here to Help: www.heretohelp.bc.ca
- Alcoholics Anonymous; 604-434-3933, www.vancouveraa.ca
- Gamblers Anonymous: 1-855-222-5542, http://gabc.ca
Depression Self Help Resources
- Bounce Back: https://bouncebackbc.ca
- Wellness Together Canada: https://ca.portal.gs/
- “Anti-Depressant Skills Workbook” http://www.comh.ca/antidepressant-skills/adult/
- “Mind over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think” Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky : https://www.mindovermood.com/
- MoodJuice – Scotland National Health Service: https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/depression.asp
- “Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety ” Dr. David Burns : https://feelinggood.com/books/
- “Understanding Depression: What We Know and What You Can Do About It” Dr. J. Raymond DePaulo Jr.
- “Unlearning Anxiety and Depression: the 4 step self-coaching program to reclaim your life” & “Self Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety and Depression”, Joseph Luciani ; https://self-coaching.net/books/
- “Ending the Depression Cycle: A Step by Step Guide for Preventing Relapse” Peter Bieling and Martin Antony : https://martinantony.com/publications/ending-the-depression-cycle-a-step-by-step-guide-for-preventing-relapse/
Anxiety Self Help Resources
- Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com
- Anxieties.com, the largest online free anxiety self-help: https://anxieties.com/1/free
- MoodJuice – Scotland National Health Service: https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/anxiety.asp
- “Learn to Relax: A Practical Guide to Easing Tension and Conquering Stress” Mike George https://www.amazon.ca/Learn-Relax-Practical-Tension-Conquering/dp/0811819086
- “When Panic Attacks” Dr. David Burns: https://feelinggood.com/tag/when-panic-attacks/
- Free: “Playing with Anxiety” Dr. Reid Wilson, (for Teens and Children, but I think it’s helpful for anyone) : https://www.playingwithanxiety.com/download_ebook.html
- Dr. Reid Wilson’s website, lots of free resources here: https://anxieties.com/homepage/index
- “The Worried Child: Recognizing Anxiety in Children and Helping Them Heal” Dr. Paul Foxman: http://www.vtcenterforanxietycare.com/books-and-products.html
- “The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety” John Forsyth & Georg Eifert: https://www.drjohnforsyth.com/the-mindfulness–acceptance-workbook-for-anxiety.html
- “Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom” Dr. Rick Hanson www.rickhanson.net
- Rick Hanson’s JOTs – Just One Thing, simple practises for re-wiring the brain: https://www.rickhanson.net/writings/just-one-thing/just-one-thing-simple-practices/
- “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” Dr. Joe Dispenza : https://drjoedispenza.com/products/breaking-the-habit-of-being-yourself-paperback-book
Relationship Enhancement
- “How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It” Dr. Patricia Love
- “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” Dr. John M. Gottman www.gottmanblog.com
- “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” Dr. Gary Chapman www.5lovelanguages.com
- “For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men” Shaunti Feldhahn
- “For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women” Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn
- “After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful” Janis Abrahms Spring
Addiction in General
- “Addicted?: Recognizing Destructive Behaviour Before It’s Too Late” Dr. Marilyn Freimuth
- HBO Documentary: Addiction www.hbo.com/addiction
- The Science of Addiction: https://www.shatterproof.org/about-addiction/science-of-addiction
- Time Magazine, Addiction and the Brain: https://content.time.com/time/interactive/0,31813,1640235,00.html
- “The Heart of Addiction” Dr. Lance Dodes : http://www.drlancedodes.com/
- “It Will Never Happen To Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults” Dr. Claudia Black : https://www.claudiablack.com/portfolio/it-will-never-happen-to-me/
Gambling Specific Self Help Resources
Books
- “Gambling Addiction” Kurt Dahl
- ‘Gambling Addiction Explained” John Woods
- ‘When Luck Runs Out: Help for Compulsive Gamblers and their Families” Dr. Robert Custer
- ‘Taking Back Your Life: Women & Problem Gambling” Dr. Diane Davis
- “Don’t Leave It To Chance: A Guide for Families of Problem Gamblers” Federman, Drebing, & Krebs
- “She Bets Her Life: A True Story of Gambling Addiction” Mary Sojourner
- “Born to Lose: Memoirs of a Compulsive Gambler” Bill Lee
- ‘Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas” Natasha Dow Schull
Podcast
Fold em is a podcast hosted by the counsellors in the Gambling Support BC Program, through the Gambling Problem Help website. Whether you are looking at stopping or scaling back your own gambling or supporting a loved one with a problem, this podcast will help you take back control. Hear from gamblers who have been through it and get tips from counsellors. There is a way out from the hold gambling has on your life. Fold em can help get you there:
Online (free) Problem Gambling Handbooks/Workbooks
- ‘Choices & Chances’ : https://choicesandchances.ca/
- “Problem Gambling: The Issues, The Options”: www.problemgambling.ca/EN/Documents/2845-PG_IssuesOptions_Dec08.pdf
- ProblemGambling.ca Workbook: ‘how to quit or reduce your gambling‘ : https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/h-s/pdf/en/Gambling/treatement-program_personal-workbook.pdf
- California Dept of Alcohol & Drug Programs, Office of Problem Gambling: http://www.uclagamblingprogram.org/treatment/wb/US_WB.pdf
- Harvard Medical School: Division on Addictions : http://s96539219.onlinehome.us/toolkits/FirstStepSite/main.htm
- Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Self Study Guide: http://getgamblingfacts.ca/pdf/Self_StudyBook.pdf
Problem Gambling Online Forums/Discussion Group
- Canadian: www.gamtalk.org
- United Kingdom: www.gamblingtherapy.org
- USA: www.sfcghub.com (Safe Harbor Compulsive Gambling Hub)
- USA: www.psychforums.com/gambling-addiction
Internet Gambling Blocking Programs
Self Help Addiction Workbooks
- Stop Smoking Guide: American Association of Family Physicians: https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/tobacco/stop-smoking-guide.pdf
- UK Alcohol & Drug resource: ‘Change: It’s Your Choice’: https://www.choices.cymru/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DrugAid_Drug-and-Alcohol-Manual-Update-18-Dec-15-Final-web.pdf
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery: https://timetothrivetherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/The-addiction-recovery-skills-workbook.pdf
- Harvard Medical School Division on Addictions: ‘Your First Step to Change’ : https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/resources1/your-first-step-to-change/
- Smart Recovery – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Motivational Interviewing, for changing any problem behaviour or substance use https://www.smartrecovery.org/smart-recovery-toolbox/
- “My Recovery: A Personal Plan for Healing” Charles Whitfield
- “The Addiction Workbook: A Step By Step Guide to Quitting Alcohol and Drugs” Patrick Fanning & John O’Neill
- “A Place called Self: Women, Sobriety and Radical Transformation” Stephanie Brown
- “A Woman’s Journal” Stephanie Covington : https://www.stephaniecovington.com/helping-women-recover-a-program-for-treating-addiction.php
- “A Man’s Workbook: Helping Men Recover” Stephanie Covington : https://www.stephaniecovington.com/helping-men-recover-a-program-for-treating-addiction1.php
- “Sex, Drugs, Gambling and Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions” Dr. A Thomas Horvath
Resources For Those Affected By An Addicted Loved One
- “Problem Gambling: A Guide for Families“ (Ontario Centre for Mental Health and Addictions): (www.problemgambling.ca): www.problemgambling.ca/EN/Documents/Guide%20for%20Families%202006.pdf
- ‘The 20 Minute Guide: CRAFT’ (Community Reinforcement and Family Training, strategies for helping a loved one to change) : https://the20minuteguide.com/
- Smart Recovery, A Guide for Families: https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/
- UK resource ‘Concerned about a loved one’s drug use‘: https://www.choices.cymru/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Concerned-Manual-Upate-18-Dec-15-Final-web.pdf
- “Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery” Catherine Patterson-Sterling
- “Everything Changes: Help for Families of Newly Recovering Addicts” Beverly Conyers
- “Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself” Candace Plattor
- “It’s So Hard to Love You: Staying Sane When Your Loved One is Manipulative, Needy, Dishonest, or Addicted” Bill Klatte & Kate Thompson
- “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction” Dr. Gabor Mate
Special Interest
- “Life With Pop: Lessons on Caring for an Aging Parent” Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring
- “Fatherloss: How Sons of All Ages Come to Terms with the Deaths of Their Dads” Neil Chethik
- “The Highly Sensitive Person” Dr. Elaine Aron
- “Kids are Worth It” Barbara Coloroso
- “Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health & Happiness” Dr. Fred Luskin : https://learningtoforgive.com/9-steps/
- “Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriend and the New Realities of Girl World” Rosalind Wiseman
- “The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander” Barbara Coloroso
- “Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy” Dr. Francine Shapiro (EMDR = Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing Therapy)
- “Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction” Dr. Patrick Carnes
