The Vietnamese Gambling Help Service (VGHS) has been funded by SA Department of Human Services via the Office of Problem Gambling. This Service aims to prevent and/or reduce the negative impacts of problem gambling to individuals, families and community from Vietnamese background.

Who can access this service?

• Anyone from Vietnamese background who has been negatively impacted by  problem gambling.

Access to these services is voluntary and this is a free service.

One on one support to individuals with gambling problems and their significant others

• Providing individual assessments on gambling and other related issues
• Working with clients to develop personal plans and goals based interventions that suit the needs of each individual
• Providing individuals with information and education on intervention options to address gambling problems and other related problems such as issues around family and social relations, mental health, housing, employment and legal matters
• Assisting clients to access financial counselling and other services
• Supporting individuals through their treatment journey and recovery

Gambling Therapy Service

CASSA provides a specialist treatment service for people experiencing problems with gambling from Vietnamese background.

Therapy service is:

• Based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy that aims to break the relationship between triggers and gambling.
• Offer on weekly one-hour treatment sessions, for 8-12 weeks.
• The program is family inclusive. Clients can bring a friend or family member for support during sessions.

Community Education

Community education aims to reduce stigma associated with gambling issues, increase community awareness around problem gambling, create awareness on how to reduce harms associated with gambling and encourage people with problem gambling and their families to seek help early.

• CAaSSA Women Social Group –fortnightly
• Workshops or community events

Who delivers this service?

CASSA understands the complexity of problem gambling and is committed to providing high quality and culturally appropriate services for clients from Vietnamese backgrounds. Staff are bilingual and bicultural, qualified and well trained on problem gambling.

CASSA take confidentiality policies and processes very seriously. We understand the importance of client confidentiality and have a strong commitment to maintaining their privacy.