I need a number now
Use the strip above, then the full contacts page for provincial notes.
clearpathrecoveryguide.ca · not a clinic
Navigate gambling harm with clarity—not noise
Canada-focused articles and carefully chosen links to public-health and charitable services. No therapy sold here. No betting promoted.
Emergency
911Start here
Three ways people use this hub
I want to read first
Browse guides below—general education, not personal medical advice.
I need context on support types
See topics for labels like CBT—then ask a regulated professional what fits you.
Library
Guides
Featured first. No sponsored posts inside articles.
-
Open →
Tips · 9 min
Ten practical tips to stop or cut down gambling
Concrete steps—from removing apps to talking to someone you trust—with clear limits on what general articles can do.
-
Open →
Tips · 7 min
Checklist: the first 48 hours without gambling
A flexible hour-by-hour style plan for the most intense urges—plus Canadian crisis and helpline reminders.
-
Open →
Tools · 7 min
Self-exclusion in Canada: provincial layers (education only)
Why there is no single national “GamStop equivalent,” and how to think about online, venue, and bank tools.
-
Open →
Resources · 6 min
Gambling Therapy: online support—what to expect
A non-profit international service—chat, groups, and resources—without confusing it with provincial clinical care.
-
Open →
Awareness · 7 min
Signs gambling might be becoming a problem
Behavioural and emotional patterns—why early conversation with a qualified service matters.
-
Open →
Resources · 6 min
Where to get help in Canada (starting points)
A simple map of public-health and charitable routes—always check official sites for up-to-date numbers.
-
Open →
Tools · 6 min
Self-exclusion, apps, and screens: reducing access (Canada)
Provincial tools, operator settings, and habits that can complement—not guarantee—change.
Official links
Abbreviations are for navigation. Verify every detail on the destination site.
Responsible Gambling Council
Official website
Canadian non-profit focused on safer gambling through research, education, and standards. Useful context and resources—verify what applies in your province.
Visit Responsible Gambling Council →Read our Canada self-exclusion overview for general education only.
Scope
What we publish—and what we refuse
We summarise themes from public-health and recovery literature for learning only. We do not diagnose, prescribe, or replace conversations with qualified clinicians in your province.
Clinical & community
We map common entry points—we do not book appointments.
Peer support
We link out—we do not host meetings on this domain.
About Clear Path Recovery Guide
Canadian English, cautious claims, and no operator marketing. We are not the charity Gambling Therapy—always verify the site you use.
- ● No casino offers or affiliate links in guides
- ● No fake testimonials
Editorial boundaries
We explain patterns, signpost tools, and stress when professional care matters.
About page →Support types (labels only)
Educational vocabulary—not a treatment menu.
-
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Urges, thoughts, and behaviour—including around chasing losses.
-
Motivational interviewing
Exploring mixed feelings about change without pressure.
-
Family-focused work
Boundaries and communication at home.
-
Mindfulness & emotion skills
Space between urge and action—often part of structured care.
Patterns worth discussing with a professional
No testimonials—only broad themes from research and service literature.
Ongoing contact
Staying linked to structured help or peer groups adds tools for lapses.
Fewer triggers
Reducing access to accounts, credit, and apps is common in safety plans.
Trusted relationships
Calm support can reinforce change—without replacing care when needed.
Latest updates
Newest first.
2026-04-08
Ten practical tips to stop or cut down gambling
Read →2026-04-07
Checklist: the first 48 hours without gambling
Read →2026-04-06
Self-exclusion in Canada: provincial layers (education only)
Read →2026-04-05
Gambling Therapy: online support—what to expect
Read →2026-03-28
Signs gambling might be becoming a problem
Read →2026-03-22
Where to get help in Canada (starting points)
Read →2026-03-15
CBT and problem gambling: plain-English basics
Read →2026-03-08
When gambling hurts at home: conversations in Canada
Read →Still in crisis?
This domain does not monitor messages. Use 911, 988, or your provincial route.
Site feedback: hello@clearpathrecoveryguide.ca