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Who are GamFam

GamFam is a registered Charity (1191139) set up by those who have experienced first-hand the devastating effects that gambling can have on family and friends.

As a family, we had no-one to talk to. We had no idea where to go for support, nor that a gambling addiction was in fact, a recognised mental well-being disorder. Things could have been so different for our family, ‘if only we knew then, what we know now’. It is with this ‘lived experience’ we hope that your family will also be able to start recovering from the effects of gambling harms.

GamFam offer support through GRA5P – The GamFam Recovery and Support Programme.  GRA5P is a structured 5-stage self-help peer support programme, which was designed originally to support those affected by someone else’s gambling.  However, more recently and out of increasing demand, GamFam have now developed a programme to support those directly in recovery too.

GRA5P

Knowing that you are not alone and that you have the opportunity to share your experiences in a safe space, with no fear of judgement and with others who have real empathy and understanding makes Peer Support such a powerful tool to help you in your recovery.

Currently all of our meetings run remotely via Zoom which means we are able help and support more people in more locations without any natural barriers to location. Meetings are hosted by trained GamFam facilitators and usually have between 6 to 10 members, with the option of 1 to 1 Peer Support if required.

The GRA5P programme delivers a strong support network so that group members can start to understand the devastating impact that a gambling harms can have. It also offers guidance on how individuals, families and friends can help themselves, as well as practical suggestions for coping day-by-day, to improve well-being and to help work towards a more positive future.

Our Vision

Empowering individuals and families to alleviate the impact of gambling harms and move towards a positive future.

 

Our Mission

To offer hope to anyone affected by gambling harms and the opportunity to share their experiences in a safe space, without fear of judgement with others who have genuine empathy and understanding.

How we achieve Our Mission

  • We provide advice and support to those directly and indirectly affected by gambling harms through structured peer support and signposting to relevant partners and agencies.
  • By raising public awareness and understanding of the early warning signs commonly associated with the development of a gambling addiction we aim to promote early intervention and minimise any related potential harms.

Our Values

GamFam is an organisation that is committed to supporting any person directly or indirectly affected by gambling harms by:

  • Ensuring Lived Experience of gambling harms is at the centre of everything we do
  • Providing a safe, supportive and inclusive service with care and respect
  • Carrying out our work to the highest of standards and with integrity
  • Working with like-minded partners, organisations and our members in partnership

 

 

 

Who to contact

Name
Steve Watts
Position
Founder and CEO
Telephone
07932077585
07932077585
Email
steve@gamfam.org.uk
Website
http://www.gamfam.org.uk
Social Media
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Address
19 Hollywells Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode
IP3 0DL

Where to go

Area served
All Suffolk

Other details

Cost Details
All of services are FREE of charge
Age Groups
Adults, Young people

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