WINWAYCENTER - ABOUT US

OUR MISSION
The primary goal of the WinWay Center for Gambling Recovery is to provide within a supportive environment a continuum of high quality and cost-efficient behavioral health services for problem gamblers and their family members. The Center is also committed to offer community consultation and education and to further the knowledge, understanding and treatment of problem gambling through basic and applied research.

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EXPERT STAFF

Problem gambling can damage the gambler’s life in many areas including marital and family, work, legal, financial, physical, and emotional. All WinWay professional staff members have at least a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and specialized training in the treatment of problem gambling. In order to address the multiple problems facing the gambler, WinWay selects professionals with expertise in the following areas:

Addictions	Stress Management
Psychology	Financial counseling
Counseling	Career counseling
Family therapy

CLIENT SERVICES

Each new client begins the intervention process with an individual assessment as well as an evaluation of the family or social support system available to the client. Special attention is paid to the nature, progression and severity of the gambling problem and the presence of possible cross addiction or co-occurring problems. Based on this in-depth assessment an individual treatment plan is formulated for each client who, depending upon required level of care, is referred to one of several programs. For client convenience, treatment programs are offered at various locations.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED
ASSESSMENT Clinical Interview Gambling Screen Psychological/Psychometric Evaluation Interview with Family Members (where indicated)	TREATMENT Individual Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Psycho Educational Group Relapse Prevention Training Referral to Self-Help Groups
Assessment is considered an ongoing process and treatment plans may be modified as individual needs and level of care change or new information emerges. If the results of the assessment indicate the need for additional interventions, referrals can be made for medication evaluations or other specialized services. Typically clients are involved in treatment over a six month period.