Free Online Chat Service to Help Problem Gamblers

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Posted: 6:51 PM Nov 27, 2009 Free Online Chat Service to Help Problem Gamblers A program that helps problem gamblers in West Virginia is preparing to launch a free online chat service with counselors. Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@wsaz.com

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A program that helps problem gamblers in West Virginia is preparing to launch a free online chat service with counselors.

The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia's new service is set to go live Dec. 7 at www.1800Gambler.net.

Director of Development Sheila Moran says the network hopes to reach younger people with gambling problems.

The network's telephone help line, 1-800-GAMBLER, has received about 530 calls from people age 25 and under since it was launched in 2000, compared to more than 3,700 calls from people ages 36 to 55.

Moran says the goal is to connect people with the network and inform them about its services.

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Posted by: Mary on Nov 27, 2009 at 08:19 PM

I think this so unethical and it should not be set up in a chat room. Place the name and phone number for the individual to call and get the information about the services offered by the counselors. Sounds like a good law suit waiting to happen to me.

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