Support for families of problem gamblers in Florida

Helping families heal from gambling-related harm.

In a state where nearly one-million residents are considered at-risk for problem gambling, thousands of family households have been impacted by the harms associated with unhealthy gambling behavior. While any one of the verified symptoms of problem gambling can impact a close family member of a habitual gambler, the following are distinct to those in share a home with one:

• Family members of problem gamblers report feeling emotionally neglected.
• Family members (including children) of problem gamblers have higher rates of emotional abuse compared to those without.
• Family members (including children) of problem gamblers have higher rates of physical abuse compared to those without.
• Families of problem gamblers face a higher risk of household debt when one or more household income earners have a gambling problem.
• Family households of problem gamblers are broken apart due to higher rates of separation and divorce when one or both parents are problem gamblers.
• Younger family members have a higher risk of developing problematic gambling behavior, when a parent, guardian, or older sibling has a gambling problem. This occurs, in-part, through the process of observational learning.

Support for families of gamblers, and the problem gamblers themselves, is available in the state of Florida.

Insurance Coverage + Direct Billing

Insurance coverage and direct billing are available for family counseling services for gambling, through a variety of private and corporate health insurance policies in Florida.

*Playwise does not endorse any insurance companies. The list includes insurers whose policies cover mental and behavioral health treatment, which generally includes problem gambling.

You may also be interested in:

As a replacement or supplement to family counseling, you may also be interested in other approved services for problem gambling. For instance, more than one member of the family may struggle with gambling and require one-on-one counseling. Others find comfort in connecting with peers and support groups.

Explore the possibilities via the following Playwise approved counseling options for Floridians.