Next of kin - Spillavhengighet Norge

Are you a family member or loved one of someone with a gambling addiction?

We find that sharing experiences with other family members or other next of kin provides both motivation and strength to cope with the crisis you are facing.
All our services are free; please get in touch with us!

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Who is next of kin?

Anyone can be next of kin – spouses, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, friends, coworkers, managers, other family members, or friends. They are all next of kin in a situation where someone is experiencing a personal crisis.

Next of kin: what do I do now?

Now, it will be very important for many to have someone to lean on. Remember that as a next of kin, you need to take care of yourself to be a resource for the person you are caring for. Family members, frienda and/or co-workers also need someone to talk to.

Contact us, and we will listen to you and provide our recommendations for the way forward. Please remember that individuals with gambling addiction have the right to receive treatment for their addiction. Some treatment centers also offer help to family members.

An overview of treatment centers for gambling addiction can be in Norwegian here.

Confidentiality

At Spillavhengighet Norge, we have extensive experience and expertise as next of kin. Here, you will be able to talk to other in the same situation. Everyone working with us is bound by confidentiality.

What is gambling addiction?

Gambling addiction is when the player no longer has control over their gambling. The game becomes all-consuming and affects family, finances, social relationships, and work or school. It is common for gambling and the problems it causes to be kept hidden for as long as possible.

Many people tend to underestimate or deny their problems, and many are also able to hide the problem. It is common for people with gambling problems to feel shame and guilt, which can make it more difficult to seek help.

The latest population survey (2019) showed that 55,000 Norwegians have gambling problems, and 122,000 are moderate-risk gamblers.

Gambling addiction is classified as a diagnosis and thus entitles individuals to receive treatment. More about gambling addiction and warning signs here.

Support for Those Who Are Next of Kin

Here, we offer:

Helpline: 477 00 200
Physical support groups for next of kin throughout the country; see the list here for the locations of our groups. Our group meetings are a low-threshold support option for individuals with gambling addiction and their family members. They meet over a cup of coffee and share experiences with each other. Group meetings have regular meeting days and meetings take place in the evening.
Digital group support for family members; meetings in the evening. To register, click here.
One-on-one conversation; we can arrange to meet with you individually, provided we have a family member nearby.
Call us or send an inquiry, and we will make further arrangements.

Good Advice

Here are two booklets in Norwegian with good advice for individuals with gambling addiction and next of kin.

Click on the booklets to read them

Free Support Services for You

We offer the following:

Helpline: 477 00 200

Physical support groups for next of kin throughout the country; see the list here for the locations of our groups. Our network groups are a low-threshold support option for individuals with gambling addiction and their next of kin. They meet over a cup of coffee and share experiences with each other. Network groups have regular meeting days, and meetings take place in the evening.

Digital group support for family members; meetings in the evening. To register, click here.

One-on-one conversation; we can arrange to meet with you individually, provided we have a family member nearby. Call us or send an inquiry here, and we will make further arrangements.

If you wish to have more information about our support services for both next of kin and individuals with gambling addiction, you can contact us for an informal chat

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Info:

Vipps no.: 116933
Bank acct. no: 4740 11 43536
Org. no.: 986 595 805

Spillavhengighet – Norge

Gambling Addiction – Norway

Phone Opening Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Contact Us:

Telephone: 477 00 200

Email: post@spillavhengighet.no

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