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SASC Gambling Treatment Program |
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Since 1987, SASC has operated a problem gambling prevention and treatment program in Northeast Iowa. Services are available to residents of a 11-county area that includes Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard, Jones, Jackson, Linn, and Winneshiek counties.
Program sites: Nesler Centre 799 Main Street, Suite 110 Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563) 583-1216
909 West Main Street, Suite 1 Manchester, IA 52057 Phone: (563) 927-5112
Services are also provided by appointment at other locations including Decorah, DeWitt, Anamosa, and Cedar Rapids. Call toll-free at 1-888-771-6771 for information.
CONFIDENTIAL treatment services: · Crisis counseling to address immediate concerns · Assessment services to determine the scope of the issues · Counseling for individuals, couples, and families. · Distance treatment - call for more information.
Prevention services: · Educational programs for community groups that explore the issues surrounding legalized gambling · Programming for groups that discuss no-risk/low-risk guidelines for responsible gaming
The program is designed for the individual who: · Is experiencing an increase in the size or frequency of bets; · Goes gambling with increasing frequency; · Gambles to “win back what he/she lost” (known as chasing).
The program is designed for the family member who: · Is worried about their loved one’s gambling activities; · Doesn’t know what to do next.
Costs: Iowa residents are eligible for services on a sliding fee scale. Call for more information. Call toll-free 1-888-771-6771
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