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Problem Gambling
and Mental Health

10-week outpatient treatment program
for adults ready to address their gambling

Problem Gambling & Mental Health

10-Week Outpatient Program for Adults

Dedicated Gambling-Focused Programming
Our program was purpose-designed for adults with gambling problems. Rather than adapting a generic framework, we built specialized programming that recognizes gambling addiction as its own phenomenon, with its own unique psychological, behavioral, and social dimensions that require dedicated expertise. As part of this comprehensive approach, every client works regularly with our certified debt counselor to rebuild financial stability alongside behavioral change.
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Psychological, Medical, and Therapeutic
We integrate proven therapeutic and addictions medicine approaches to address the root causes of harmful gambling, not just the symptoms of financial loss or distress. Our intensive outpatient program combines psychotherapy focused specifically on gambling triggers and structured skills development to interrupt harmful gambling patterns and prevent relapse. Care is guided by highly experienced therapists who understand the complex drivers of addictive gambling behavior, from impulse control challenges to the role of wins and near-misses in reinforcing the cycle.
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Practicing Recovery in Real Life
Lasting change in the face of problem gambling requires both personal commitment and informed support from family. Through individual therapy, group work, and consistent clinical engagement, clients rebuild their relationship with gambling and money while practicing recovery skills in real-world situations. Family members are actively involved in the program, learning evidence-based strategies to support their loved one, recognize warning signs, and create a supportive home environment. This integrated approach allows participants to make meaningful progress without stepping away from their work or home responsibilities.
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Our Program

  • 3 hours per day, 3 days per week
  • Clinical programming delivered by Masters level therapists
  • Twice-monthly 1:1 meetings with a certified debt councellor
  • Prescription medication management
  • Weekly 1:1 treatment plan updates with a qualified clinician
  • CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Creative Therapies, Trauma-Informed Care, and Small Group Therapy
  • Evening programming to accommodate work schedules
  • Coordination with external health care team members
  • Gene-testing informed precision medicine
  • Complementary recovery lifestyle enhancement workshops
  • Regular medical monitoring
  • Aftercare program for ongoing follow-up and accountability
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Intake Process

Step One: schedule an assessment with one of our qualified clinicians here.

Step Two: participate in a clinical assessment to determine whether The Reprieve is a safe and advisable option for you. If not, we’ll help you find a program that fits you.

Step Three: participate in a medical assessment with an addictionologist to confirm that The Reprieve is a fit for your physical and psychiatric requirements.

  • Evening programming available to accommodate work schedules
  • No waitlists
  • Accelerated access for adults who meet intake assessment requirements
  • Coordination with external health care team members
  • Attend your first session within 72 hours or less following admission decision
  • Flexible scheduling for intake assessments
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What To Expect

Precision Medical Care

Our medical team provides comprehensive assessment and continuous monitoring using neuroscience-informed insights, gene testing, addictionologist-led medication review, advanced clinical software, and coordination with leading specialists when appropriate.

We create individualized treatment plans that evolve with your progress and support lasting change.

Structured Therapy

Our in-person programming based on American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM) standards allows you to receive world-class behavioural healthcare that fits into your life. Our abstinence-based programs utilize evidence-based practices like EMDR or Acceptance Commitment Therapy based on your specific needs.

Our Masters-level therapists work with you to develop and focus on clear goals, holding you accountable for your progress. Customized treatment planning empowers you to achieve sustainable change.

Lifestyle Integration

Our program is designed to integrate into daily life, allowing individuals to work, manage home responsibilities, and preserve weekends while receiving structured therapeutic care. With no waitlist and rapid intakes, treatment can begin immediately.

Loved ones are included through Family Wednesdays, supporting recovery for the entire system. When the intensive phase concludes, continuing care provides a structured step down in treatment intensity, ensuring your sustained progress.

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