Services >>  Problem Gambling Services
                              a program of MECCA

PROBLEM GAMBLING SERVICES:

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Each person’s situation is unique and deserves individual attention. When an individual requests services, we provide a thorough evaluation to clearly and effectively determine the extent of difficulties experienced and recommend appropriate services.

FAMILY SERVICES
Family counseling is a vital component of gambling treatment. It is important for significant others in the affected person’s life to obtain adequate support during and after the treatment process. Assistance to concerned persons is available even if the problem gambler is not involved in treatment.

INDIVIDUAL & GROUP COUNSELING
The frequency and amount of problem gambling services are tailored to meet the needs of the individual and may include counseling sessions provided in a group, individual, or family setting. We offer both day and evening services. Emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day.

CONTINUING CARE
Individuals completing the primary treatment phase for problem gambling need continued support to maintain recovery. MECCA offers individual sessions and groups to help the individual build and maintain the support system they need. In addition, MECCA believes gambling-specific mutual assistance groups are important to recovery.

FINANCIAL COUNSELING
Counselors will provide the following financial counseling, as needed: evaluation of a client’s financial status, establishing a budget/debt payment plan, discussing financial debt options, and creating a money management plan for the future. People needing assistance with more involved situations like bankruptcy and insurmountable debt will be referred for more extensive financial services.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Temporary housing is available for problem gamblers who have lost their housing due to gambling or whose housing situation is not conducive to their recovery.

PREVENTION/EDUCATION
Prevention/education programming for all ages is available in a variety of settings, including schools, churches, homes, and clubs.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Anyone may contact MECCA with concerns about his/her own or someone else’s problem gambling. All contacts are confidential.

SERVICE AREA
We serve the following Iowa counties: Polk, Warren, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion and Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Story. If you are in need of services in another county, please call
1-800-BETS OFF or visit http://www.1800betsoff.org

FINANCIAL AID FOR SERVICES
Financial aid is available for gambling treatment services for those who qualify. A financial assessment of resources and/or insurance is completed to determine the amount of financial aid.

RESOURCES FOR PROBLEM GAMBLING
Visit out Problem Gambling Resources page for Internet links to information, a self-help problem gambling toolkit, casino exclusion forms, and more.

HOW TO CONTACT US

Problem Gambling Services
3451 Easton Blvd.
Des Moines, IA 50317

Local Number: 515-333-5520
Toll Free Number: 877-878-8870
Email: info@meccaia.com