Beacon Counselling Trust
'Battling the Odds' - Free, support, training and treatment,
for yourself or someone you know affected by gambling harms.
Beacon Counselling Trust are proud to support the Armed Forces community with ‘Battling the Odds’. This programme provides free gambling-related harms training for professionals, and free and confidential specialist treatment and support for any currently serving personnel or veterans who may be experiencing gambling-related harms. As part of this programme, we also offer free treatment and 1 to 1 practical support for those affected by somebody else’s gambling and a wide range of aftercare programmes to support recovery.
​Gambling Related Harms has been identified by the Ministry of Defence as one of the most significant issues facing the UK Armed Forces. Veterans are eight times more likely to have gambling issues adversely impacting them and those around them than the UK population. Our vision is to reduce the risk and incidence of gambling related harm amongst the military & veterans’ community by creating an enduring support service for armed forces personnel, veterans and the colleagues, friends, and families of both.
The ‘Battling the Odds’ project aims to reduce the number of individuals within the armed forces community impacted by gambling harms and increase the number accessing varying levels of support by raising awareness, providing early intervention and education. The ‘Battling the Odds’ project will adopt a public health approach to tackle gambling related harms whilst also being in line with the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.​
How can we help you?
We offer a variety of different services and support programmes.​
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Whether you are seeking advice and information for yourself, or someone else you know affected by gambling harms, we are here to offer you support.
Our support team will provide you with the relevant information and will refer you to other sources of help if our services are not suitable to your needs.
You are not alone
We are here to listen to you and to answer any questions you may have.
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Contact us today – help is available for you.
0151 226 0696
Click HERE to download a third party gambling harms referral form.
